Acquisition stories - Page 145

Gen-i offers severance packages to over 2,000 staff to fund its acquisition of Revera, hoping to re-enter the government IT services market.

World's second-largest PC maker considers acquisition of IBM's X86 server business, rumoured to cost as much as US$6 billion.

Google reports a strong start to 2013 with revenues rising 31% to USD $13.97 billion, despite slightly missing Wall Street forecasts.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer gears up for a mobile-first revamp, aiming to make the company a key player in the mobile space.

Evidently, cunning miscreants are seeking out the weakest link in information supply chains - the small business.

Datacom is selling its Asian call centres to Convergys for $A20 million, with 1,000 employees joining Convergys.

Acquisition increases the company's presence in the region, paving the way for a cloud-based communications services launch in New Zealand.

Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.

Trade Me is offloading its group-buying site Treat Me, with a management-led consortium set to take control next month for an undisclosed sum.

Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.

Enabling expands its footprint in Australia, opening a new office in Perth and integrating Magni in Brisbane, to meet growing demand for IT solutions.

Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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