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Google's US$2.5 bn guarantee

In a bold move, Google promises Motorola Mobility a staggering USD $2.5 billion reverse breakup fee if its USD $12.5 billion acquisition falters.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011

Google

Google to acquire Motorola Mobility - Updated

Google snaps up Motorola Mobility for $12.5bn, gaining 24,500 patents and sparking curiosity over its Android partners' future.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2011

Wireless Networks

Wireless expertise on offer

Terence Fleming, former MD at Kalooma, now offers his wireless tech expertise to resellers after Connector Systems' acquisition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011

Fintech

CCH purchases NZ accounting tool vendor - Updated

Accounting tool provider, Business Fitness NZ, has been acquired by CCH and will operate as a product line of parent company, Wolters Kluwer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011

Network Infrastructure

Outdated storage solutions fueling information overload

An explosion of digital data is putting pressure on businesses but offers a wealth of opportunities for resellers, as Keith Newman discovers.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Unified Communications

New opportunities spur connector systems

As demand for one service tapers off somewhat, new opportunities spring up, as Connector Systems managing director Dale Smith tells The Channel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Network Infrastructure

Interactive Intelligence Acquires CallTime Solutions

Interactive Intelligence bolsters its presence in ANZ by acquiring key reseller CallTime Solutions, eyeing accelerated regional growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Apple

Apple among Hulu tyre-kickers

Apple eyes Hulu, sparking debates on its potential acquisition to bolster iTunes and challenge Netflix, despite brand operation differences.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011

Marketing Technologies

Adobe acquires e-signature provider

Adobe's acquisition of Echosign may spell the end for paper use in offices, introducing a future where e-signatures become the norm.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2011

Marketing Technologies

Google gets admeld

Google acquires Admeld for USD $400 million, aiming to enhance display advertising tools and simplify ad management for major publishers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011

Partner Programmes

Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice

Infosys acquires Gen-i's software business, announcing a strategic partnership and new career opportunities in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011

Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit

Polycom set to acquire HP's teleconferencing arm, aiming to transform global communication with the Open Visual Communications Consortium.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jun 2011

Wireless Networks

Here's looking at you - Video face-off looming

Facing a digital revolution, experts predict video will dominate 90% of internet traffic by 2024, transforming global business communication.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011

Unified Communications

Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge

Skype secretly installs 'crapware' on PCs, sparking concerns about consent and system bloat. Users advised on removal steps.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011

Software-as-a-Service

Citrix loads on the announcements

Virtualisation multinational Citrix loaded up on announcements at its Synergy 2011 conference in San Francisco, with several new products being unveiled.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom closes HP deal

Polycom finalises its $89M acquisition of HP's visual collaboration unit, set to be HP's sole teleconferencing provider.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2011

Duo

IronKey opts for exclusive distribution

IronKey singles out Express Online for exclusive ANZ distribution, dropping Duo from its network to expand product availability.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011

EduTech

Ministry of Science and Innovation fleshes out senior team

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has completed its senior team with Brett O'Riley and Graham Smith appointed as deputy chief executives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2011

Cloud Services

Net24 sells Cables Direct operation

TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2011

Entrepreneur

The Startup Genome

A group of tech enthusiasts have released the Startup Genome report, revealing key traits and strategies that make startups and their founders successful.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th May 2011