Byron Connolly

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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
BEA in channel drive

BEA in channel drive

Enterprise software outfit BEA Systems has stepped up its commitment to channel partners with the addition of Andrew Paton as its “alliance architect.”
Byron Connolly Feb 3 2005, 12:00AM Services
Dovetail signs TalariaX

Dovetail signs TalariaX

Dovetail Distribution has struck an exclusive Australian distribution agreement with TalariaX, a Singapore-based developer of SendQuick Alert, an SMS gateway appliance targeting medium to large enterprises.
Byron Connolly Feb 3 2005, 12:00AM Mobility
Rosser acquires Nettis

Rosser acquires Nettis

Data communications integrator Rosser Communications has used its acquisition of Microsoft reseller Nettis Global Solutions to form a new systems division.
Byron Connolly Feb 2 2005, 12:00AM Software
Nexon splits off channel business

Nexon splits off channel business

Voice and data integrator Nexon Asia-Pacific is on a channel partner drive, splitting out its indirect business under the Zircon brand.
Byron Connolly Jan 31 2005, 12:00AM News
Cassa founder to exit

Cassa founder to exit

Cassa founder Chris Hill will exit the Cellnet-owned distributor at the end of next week.
Byron Connolly Jan 28 2005, 12:00AM Training & Development
Cisco gets new regional manager

Cisco gets new regional manager

Cisco Systems Australia has appointed Suzanne Hansen as regional manager for ANZ channels.
Byron Connolly Jan 27 2005, 12:00AM Collaboration
Witness Systems completes Blue Pumpkin acquisition

Witness Systems completes Blue Pumpkin acquisition

Witness Systems, a US-based provider of workforce optimisation software has completed its US$75 million acquisition of Blue Pumpkin Software.
Byron Connolly Jan 25 2005, 12:00AM Software
Bluechip to open Perth office

Bluechip to open Perth office

Distributor Bluechip Infotech will open a Perth office in February to better service west coast resellers and cut down on costs shipping freight from the eastern seaboard.
Byron Connolly Jan 18 2005, 12:00AM Distribution
Shuttle, Sato in stoush

Shuttle, Sato in stoush

Taiwanese computer maker Shuttle has ended a distribution relationship with Sato Technology, instead opting to run with only two distributors in Australia, Altech and Multimedia Technology (MMT).
Byron Connolly Jan 17 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
Aussie retail enjoys merrier December

Aussie retail enjoys merrier December

Retailers enjoyed a bumper Christmas this year, with many major chains reporting solid December sales on the back of “digital lifestyle” products such as cameras and MP3 players.
Byron Connolly , Byron Connolly & Fleur Doidge Jan 14 2005, 12:00AM Hardware
Digiland founder returns

Digiland founder returns

Digiland founder Laurie Carmichael has returned to rescue the struggling distributor with a plan to morph the company into a niche player.
Byron Connolly Jan 13 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Reardon new Linksys boss

Reardon new Linksys boss

Former D-Link national sales manager Graeme Reardon has taken a job with competitor Linksys as Australia and New Zealand regional manager.
Byron Connolly Jan 13 2005, 12:00AM News
AMD launches fresh partner program

AMD launches fresh partner program

Chip maker AMD has launched a partner program across the Asia-Pacific region that rewards resellers for buying through authorised channels with access to marketing, sales and technical support.
Byron Connolly Jan 10 2005, 12:00AM Collaboration
Computer Australia buys Concorde

Computer Australia buys Concorde

IT reseller group Computer Australia has bought the business of Brisbane reseller Concorde Computer, which tumbled into administration late last year.
Byron Connolly Jan 7 2005, 12:00AM Strategy
Cabac in tsunami appeal

Cabac in tsunami appeal

IT and electrical products manufacturer and distributor Cabac plan to initiate a campaign this month to raise money for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami in South Asia.
Byron Connolly Jan 6 2005, 12:00AM Collaboration
Peribit partners Veritas in marketing deal

Peribit partners Veritas in marketing deal

Peribit Networks has partnered Veritas Software in a marketing alliance that will see the latter promote Peribit WAN optimisation products alongside Veritas software for data replication and disaster recovery.
Byron Connolly Dec 22 2004, 12:00AM Data centre
SAP touts SMB success

SAP touts SMB success

SAP Australia's push into the SMB market appears to have paid off with the enterprise application giant signing 28 channel partners and around 100 new local customers for its Business One software suite since launch last November.
Byron Connolly Dec 14 2004, 12:00AM Data centre
Anyware grabs i-Rocks distribution

Anyware grabs i-Rocks distribution

Anyware Computer Accessories has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Taiwanese mobile peripheral player i-Rocks.
Byron Connolly Dec 9 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Harveys set for bumper Christmas

Harveys set for bumper Christmas

Harvey Norman is gearing up for a bumper Christmas sales period and the popular Apple iPod MP3 player will lead the charge with the retail giant expecting to sell in excess of 20,000 units Australia-wide in December.
Byron Connolly Dec 9 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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