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Mobile marketing spend to smash US$55bn by 2015
Marketing

Mobile marketing spend to smash US$55bn by 2015

Mobile marketing expenditure set to hit a staggering US$55 billion by 2015 as retailers turn to mobiles to boost consumer engagement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions
Symantec

Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions

Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013
Big Data vendor market perception stays positive
Data Analytics

Big Data vendor market perception stays positive

Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics' suggestions the subject had been 'over-hyped'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013
TelstraClear tops broadband survey
Unified Communications

TelstraClear tops broadband survey

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013
Mobile BI finally arrives...
Data Analytics

Mobile BI finally arrives...

Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th 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
Xbox 360s second year at the top
Gaming

Xbox 360s second year at the top

Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Skype to replace Messenger by March 15
Unified Communications

Skype to replace Messenger by March 15

Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013
Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition
Supply Chain

Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition

Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013
Going global with wan optimisation
Network Infrastructure

Going global with wan optimisation

Methven revolutionises global operations with Aryaka's cloud-based WAN Optimisation, slashing costs and boosting efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013
Riverbed closes OPNET acquisition
Riverbed

Riverbed closes OPNET acquisition

Riverbed seals OPNET buyout, merging to lead in application and network performance management with new unit led by Paul Brady.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012
Cloud in 2013: From hype to hyper growth
AT&T

Cloud in 2013: From hype to hyper growth

In 2013, cloud computing shifts from hype to hyper growth, mirroring historic IT transformations and signalling a new era for vendors and businesses alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Overseas takeover bid for New Zealand's Endace
Emulex

Overseas takeover bid for New Zealand's Endace

Emulex Corporation launches a cash offer to acquire New Zealand's Endace for £80.7m, aiming to revolutionize network visibility globally.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2012

Stories from Other Regions

Top 10 telecom trends for 2013
Analyst report

Top 10 telecom trends for 2013

Informa Telecoms & Media predicts another tough year for year for telecoms operators but OTT players will not have it all their own way either.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2013
Emulex offer for Endace shares dispatched
Emulex

Emulex offer for Endace shares dispatched

Emulex dispatches a lucrative 500p/share offer to Endace's shareholders, aiming to seal a $131m deal by March 2013, recommended by both boards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
Sektor Payments business sold to Verifone
Supply Chain

Sektor Payments business sold to Verifone

Agreement reached to acquire Sektor Payments, the EFTPOS division of the Sektor Group, distributing VeriFone EFTPOS terminals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
The Warehouse acquires Noel Leeming
Apple

The Warehouse acquires Noel Leeming

In a pivotal $65m move, The Warehouse secures Noel Leeming Group, aiming to dominate NZ's non-food retail sector and embrace tech growth.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2012
Freelancer.com goes global after four million milestone
Jobs

Freelancer.com goes global after four million milestone

Australian start-up breaks through four million projects, 25 regional marketplaces, 15 currencies and 10 languages.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Dec 2012