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Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers
Unified Communications

Vocus offers up new M2 NBN offering for resellers

Vocus Communications has launched a new product from the M2 product suite, enabling resellers to capitalise on the fast expanding NBN footprint.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network
Apple

M2 unveils Commander high speed offering on Vocus network

M2 has announced the first of its new offerings on the Vocus network, launching the Commander ultra-fast internet service for Australia's East Coast.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2015
M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings
Unified Communications

M2 serves up NBN wholesale offerings

M2 unveils NBN Connect, easing high entry costs for new service providers and broadening consumer options in the broadband market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2015
M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger
Apple

M2 eyes more growth on back of FY15 results and proposed merger

M2 Group has recorded solid revenue and NPAT increases for FY2015, as the company gears up to merge with Vocus Communications.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015

Global Stories

Apple M2 Chip stories

New Apple MacBook Pro features M2 Pro & M2 Max chipsets
Semiconductors

New Apple MacBook Pro features M2 Pro & M2 Max chipsets

Apple has announced the release of its new generation MacBook Pro laptops, containing its more powerful updated chipsets, the M2 Pro & M2 Max.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023
Apple announces powerful Mac mini with M2 & M2 Pro chipsets
Semiconductors

Apple announces powerful Mac mini with M2 & M2 Pro chipsets

Apple unveils new Mac mini systems with M2 & M2 Pro chips offering faster performance, higher memory bandwidth, and improved connectivity options.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2023
Hands–on review: Corsair's latest MP510 NVMe SSD defies expectations
Storage

Hands–on review: Corsair's latest MP510 NVMe SSD defies expectations

Corsair's Force MP510 NVMe SSD impresses with top-tier performance and value, making it an excellent upgrade for both gamers and DIY enthusiasts.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger
Apple

Vocus revenue soars in lead-up to M2 merger

Vocus Communications has seen its revenue soar 181%, with NPAT up 203% in its last financials prior to the M2 merger.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval
Apple

Vocus M2 merger step closer following shareholder approval

The proposed merger of Vocus and M2 has moved a step closer with M2 shareholders voting in favour of the deal, but court approval is still required.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision
Apple

Vocus and M2 enter trading halt pending court decision

Vocus and M2 have gone into a trading halt on the ASX as the companies await the outcome of a court hearing on the Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2015
NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Apple

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger

The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2015
ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2
Apple

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2015
Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Apple

Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?

Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as 'a welcome addition of scale for both companies', noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015
Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant
Apple

Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant

Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2015
Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move
Unified Communications

Opinion: M2 buys CallPlus – smart move

With the benefit of hindsight, I can see that M2 management had no issue linking their services inextricably to CallPlus because they intended to.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Apple M2 Chip stories

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue
Unified Communications

M2: NZ operations to deliver 18% of company's AU$1.8b revenue

Aussie's M2 Group is counting on its CallPlus acquisition to deliver big returns and, combined with Vocus, deliver 18% of its $1.8b revenue from NZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2015
Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?
Apple

Vocus and M2 win with merger, who loses?

What next for Vocus? Is 2degrees of interest? A mobile network would certainly cover off all of the key market segments nicely (albeit only in NZ).

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2015