Byron Connolly

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Security plays and pitfalls

Security plays and pitfalls

There’s no doubt about it: security is big business. Viruses, worms, spam, malware, spyware -- the list goes on.
Byron Connolly Mar 14 2005, 10:48AM Security
Altech signs Samsung notebooks, MPIO

Altech signs Samsung notebooks, MPIO

Altech is now selling Samsung’s entire IT product line following an agreement to distribute the company’s notebook range.
Byron Connolly Mar 11 2005, 3:29PM Hardware
Synnex adds LG Electronics

Synnex adds LG Electronics

Synnex has signed a new agency deal with LG Electronics as the distributor strives to be number one LCD display supplier.
Byron Connolly Mar 11 2005, 12:00AM Software
Security Lockdown!

Security Lockdown!

Increasing network threats are fuelling a market for managed security service providers.
Byron Connolly Mar 8 2005, 12:00AM Security
Acer bags $27M schools deal

Acer bags $27M schools deal

Acer Computer Australia, in conjunction with channel partner Winthrop, has won a $27 million tender to provide 16,000 Western Australian public school teachers with TravelMate notebooks over the next three years.
Byron Connolly Mar 8 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
BMC unleashes global partner program

BMC unleashes global partner program

Enterprise management software provider BMC Software has introduced a new global partner program which unifies separate programs following its acquisitions of Remedy, Marimba, Magic and Calendra.
Byron Connolly Mar 8 2005, 12:00AM Software
Acer rejigs warranties

Acer rejigs warranties

Acer Computer Australia has rejigged its notebook warranty service, opting to introduce three-year warranties on its Premium range of TravelMate laptops.
Byron Connolly Mar 1 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
Technology One profits up 18 percent

Technology One profits up 18 percent

ASX-listed Australian software developer Technology One reported a $4.49 million profit after tax for the half year ending 31 December, an 18 percent jump on last year.
Byron Connolly Feb 28 2005, 12:00AM Software
Avnet dives into Linux

Avnet dives into Linux

Distributor Avnet Partner Solutions has signed to distribute Novell SuSE Linux enterprise products to the mid-market and broaden its reach into the ISV community.
Byron Connolly Feb 23 2005, 12:00AM Software
Lan 1 signs Raritan

Lan 1 signs Raritan

Sydney-based specialist distributor Lan 1 has signed an agreement to distribute Raritan’s range of KVM switches, in an effort to crank up the vendor’s enterprise sales.
Byron Connolly Feb 22 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
Fujitsu in storage play

Fujitsu in storage play

Fujitsu Australia is taking a stab at securing some market share in the crowded storage market with its range of Eternus3000 SAN storage systems.
Byron Connolly Feb 18 2005, 12:00AM Data centre
Firewall signs Exinda

Firewall signs Exinda

Distributor Firewall Systems has signed Exinda Networks, a manufacturer of a product used for network traffic monitoring and control.
Byron Connolly Feb 17 2005, 12:00AM Security
StorageTek launches fresh channel program

StorageTek launches fresh channel program

StorageTek Australia and New Zealand launched a formal channel program in an effort to pump its indirect business to at least 50 percent of total sales by the end of the year.
Byron Connolly Feb 14 2005, 12:00AM Data centre
WebCentral revenues up

WebCentral revenues up

WebCentral Group reported revenue of $28.72 million and net profit after tax of $2.20 million for its half year ending 31 December, a five-fold revenue increase over the same period last year.
Byron Connolly , Staff Writers Feb 14 2005, 12:00AM Software
Moneytech unleashes RentCard

Moneytech unleashes RentCard

IT financier Moneytech has launched RentCard, a service that gives resellers the ability to pass on pre-approved finance for rented IT equipment.
Byron Connolly Feb 11 2005, 12:00AM Finance
The New Ingram

The New Ingram

Ingram's acquisition of Tech Pacific will create a distribution monster. Kerry Baillie, the newly appointed MD at Ingram Micro Australia, talks about the integration and future of the combined entity
Byron Connolly Feb 10 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Canberra ISV opens channel, wins export deal

Canberra ISV opens channel, wins export deal

Canberra-based software developer and services outfit TASKey signed its first two channel partners, MES in Victoria and Executive Intelligence in South Australia.
Byron Connolly Feb 10 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
Police raid NSW pirating operation

Police raid NSW pirating operation

Police have raided a Coffs Harbour premises and uncovered a DVD pirating operation alleged to be worth $750,000.
Byron Connolly , Staff Writers Feb 9 2005, 12:00AM Security
Optima in product blitz

Optima in product blitz

ASX-listed box builder Optima Technology Solutions has initiated a product blitz, launching a new range of PC and consumer electronics hardware.
Byron Connolly Feb 8 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
IBM launches partner finance

IBM launches partner finance

IBM has launched a financing program that enables business partners to potentially get approval for deals up to $150,000 within one hour.
Byron Connolly Feb 7 2005, 12:00AM Finance

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