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Motorola Solutions shaves off wireless broadband products
Supply Chain

Motorola Solutions shaves off wireless broadband products

Motorola trims portfolio, selling its Orthogon and Canopy wireless products to form Cambium Networks, aimed at boosting global broadband connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2011
MYOB sold to Bain Capital
Fintech

MYOB sold to Bain Capital

Bain Capital acquires MYOB from Archer Capital in a deal valued between AU$1.2bn and AU$1.3bn after Sage Group's bid fails.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
From across the Tasman
Unified Communications

From across the Tasman

Australia and New Zealand are leading the way in the return of government involvement in telecoms, as they invest in their own networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010

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Microsoft in talks to buyout Dell
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft in talks to buyout Dell

Microsoft is nearing a multi-billion-dollar deal to help finance Dell's buyout, aiming to transform the iconic computer maker's future.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
Dell debating going private
Network Infrastructure

Dell debating going private

Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013
Xero heads for Oz after sales hike
Fintech

Xero heads for Oz after sales hike

The cloud-based accounting platform provider more than doubled first-half sales and expects to list across the Tasman next month as it boosts its oper.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2012
Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M
Dick Smith

Woolworths sells Dick Smith chain to buyout firm for A$20M

Woolworths offloads its Dick Smith electronics chain to Anchorage Capital Partners for AUD $20 million, sharpening its focus on core supermarket operations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2012
Investors to Facebook: more women, please
Facebook

Investors to Facebook: more women, please

Ahead of its IPO, Facebook faces criticism for its all-male board, with investors demanding greater gender diversity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2012
Intercad completes management buyout
3D Technology

Intercad completes management buyout

Bosses at Australasian 3D modelling software distribution company take advantage of bank's decision to divest.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2012
LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares
Chief Financial Officer

LinkedIn investors to sell 6.7million shares

LinkedIn shareholders to offload 6.7M shares, hoping to gather roughly $500M for development, alongside the company selling further 1.3M shares.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2011
Oracle offers HP's Hurd a job - Updated
Fintech

Oracle offers HP's Hurd a job - Updated

Oracle has confirmed the appointment of HP's former CEO, embroiled in scandal, as its co-president and director.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2010
2degrees enters a new phase
Unified Communications

2degrees enters a new phase

2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010
Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million
Unified Communications

Plantronics sell Altec Lansing for US$18 million

Plantronics has agreed to sell Altec Lansing to Prophet Equity LP, a Texas-based private equity firm, for US$18 million in cash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2009
Touching base
Identity and Access Management

Touching base

Outsourcer base2 is helping customers with their ICT struggles through its managed service offerings. How did it all begin?.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009