Serato takes the power back in ComCom pitch

Serato takes the power back in ComCom pitch
It's almost the final countdown on the Serato deal. (Image: DepositPhotos)
Paul McBeth
DJ software maker Serato says it’s not a must-have input, and it can’t lock out hardware makers who claim otherwise in their effort to block AlphaTheta's proposed US$65 million (NZ$107.2m) acquisition of the New Zealand firm.In a submission to the Commerce Commission on AlphaTheta’s application to buy the Auckland-based software firm, Serato drew on confidential information in backing up the initial application, saying a universal standard means all DJ hardware is compatible with its software and it can’t deny access...

More Law & Regulation

Auckland Council spends $195k defending Downtown Car Park challenge
Law & Regulation

Auckland Council spends $195k defending Downtown Car Park challenge

Vacated legal challenge resulted in no concessions, council says.

Tom Raynel 26 Jul 2024
Vector agrees to sell LPG assets for $150m
Markets

Vector agrees to sell LPG assets for $150m

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and commercial conditions.

Rebecca Howard 26 Jul 2024
Officials move on Richard Yan’s castle
Property

Officials move on Richard Yan’s castle

Richard Yan's extensive heritage property is being sold following his bankruptcy.

Tom Raynel 26 Jul 2024
Minister's $200m tobacco tax cut bypasses Cabinet requirements
Policy

Minister's $200m tobacco tax cut bypasses Cabinet requirements

Researchers say there's more evidence to support the repealed Smokefree policies.

Jem Traylen 26 Jul 2024