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Polycom acquires HP teleconferencing unit
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
Here's looking at you - Video face-off looming
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
Skype installs 'crapware' without user knowledge
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
Citrix loads on the announcements
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
Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest
Social Media

Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest

Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 26th May 2011
Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated
Unified Communications

Microsoft rumoured to be close to Skype deal - Updated

Rumours have been swirling around potential acquisitions and/or deals with Skype - now Microsoft may have swooped in with a lot of cash.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th May 2011
Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract
Unified Communications

Gen-i wins big with Fletcher contract

Gen-i secures New Zealand's largest mobile contract with Fletcher Building to bolster Christchurch's rebuild efforts, enhancing communications.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2011
Polycom picks Azure for new cloud services
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom picks Azure for new cloud services

Polycom teams with Microsoft, hosting new Accordent Media Services on Azure, enhancing video management for businesses globally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Cisco snaps up newScale for cloud services
Cloud Services

Cisco snaps up newScale for cloud services

Cisco is set to acquire Calif-based newScale, enhancing its cloud service provision with newScale's self-service IT portals for rapid infrastructure deployment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2011
Ingram joins new CA partner programme
Partner Programmes

Ingram joins new CA partner programme

Ingram Micro Asia and Transition Systems have signed up to the new CA Technologies regional partner programme.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2011
Polycom snaps up Accordent Technologies
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom snaps up Accordent Technologies

Acquisition to boost Polycom's unified comms offering with customer-premise and cloud-based video content management solutions.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2011
Work begins on Nokia / Microsoft smartphones
Microsoft

Work begins on Nokia / Microsoft smartphones

Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop says he's unaware of any strategic interest Microsoft has in acquiring Nokia.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2011
Brightpoint signs Jabra distribution deal
Unified Communications

Brightpoint signs Jabra distribution deal

Brightpoint NZ partners with GN Netcom Asia to bring Jabra's innovative wireless headsets and car speakerphones to the local market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2011
Motorola sues TiVo
Motorola

Motorola sues TiVo

Motorola strikes back at TiVo in a legal battle over DVR patents, asserting its technology's priority following a clash with Verizon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2011
New ANZ General Manager for RSA
IT Automation

New ANZ General Manager for RSA

RSA appoints Andy Solterbeck as General Manager for ANZ, aiming to boost the enterprise and mid-market segments. Solterbeck hails from Telstra.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings
IBM

Certus buys Focus to expand IBM offerings

Certus acquires Focus to enhance IBM software and services across Australia and New Zealand, expanding its client base and service offerings.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 19th May 2011
Skype launches new iPhone video app
Unified Communications

Skype launches new iPhone video app

Skype unveils Qik Video Connect, a novel iPhone app for live streaming and video chats, enhancing sharing with family and friends.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2011
To buy, or not to buy?
Capital

To buy, or not to buy?

In post-recession NZ, companies are looking to capitalise on the many changes that have been experienced over the past 24 months.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2011