Fleur Doidge

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ISV releases MMS-capable server for Exchange, Outlook

ISV releases MMS-capable server for Exchange, Outlook

An Australian ISV, Better Network Services Group (BNS), has created software that allows text, pictures, audio and video to be sent from Outlook via Exchange and Active Directory controls to SMS- and MMS-capable mobile phones.
Fleur Doidge Jun 7 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun launches RFID apps, subscription models, new servers and services

Sun launches RFID apps, subscription models, new servers and services

Sun Microsystems announced 30 new network services-focused offerings and utility-type delivery models for its products and services in its latest quarterly product release, including 16 reference architectures, preventive IT 'health' services, a four-way UltraSPARC server and Java RFID software.
Fleur Doidge Jun 4 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun lays down IBM gauntlet with Fujitsu alliance

Sun lays down IBM gauntlet with Fujitsu alliance

Sun was full of braggadocio at its SunNetwork forum in Shanghai today, laying down a challenge to IBM in a sneak preview of offerings and announcing a newly extended alliance with Fujitsu including further developments around Solaris.
Fleur Doidge Jun 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
LAN Systems sues Alcatel over aged stock stoush

LAN Systems sues Alcatel over aged stock stoush

Distributor LAN Systems has outlined plans to take former official vendor partner Alcatel to court, alleging that Alcatel has been guilty of 'unfair business acts or practices' stemming from an initial scrap over US$1.19 million worth of aged stock.
Fleur Doidge Jun 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Service providers to partner vendors in utility computing vision

Service providers to partner vendors in utility computing vision

Service providers and ISVs should be looking for ways to join with vendors to bring utility computing to market as the PC increasingly loses its place as the face of network computing, according to predictions made by Sun Microsystems.
Fleur Doidge Jun 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Progress enhances global and Aust partner program

Progress enhances global and Aust partner program

US-based Progress Software has enhanced its global partner program and promised to include its Australian channel in more marketing and support initiatives.
Fleur Doidge May 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Notebooks sales to large firms expected to fall: IDC

Notebooks sales to large firms expected to fall: IDC

Companies with 250 or more staff expect to spend less on notebooks in the next 12 months, a recent market report by IDC has found.
Fleur Doidge May 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
WatchGuard to upgrade appliance line-up

WatchGuard to upgrade appliance line-up

Security appliance vendor WatchGuard has outlined a big focus on improved product functionality and performance this coming year.
Fleur Doidge May 28 2004, 12:00AM Security
Hitachi flags new digital toys for retail, AV channels

Hitachi flags new digital toys for retail, AV channels

Hitachi added LCD TVs and DVD recorders to its latest swag of digital home and entertainment hardware, but the IT channel won’t yet get a look-in.
Fleur Doidge May 28 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Partnering crucial to converged communications vision

Partnering crucial to converged communications vision

System integrators can expect to play an increasingly important role as enterprises accelerate migration to converged communications, vendor Avaya told attendees at its partner and customer forum in Sydney today.
Fleur Doidge May 27 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Acer to set up retail kiosks for partners

Acer to set up retail kiosks for partners

Acer Computer is deploying a series of kiosks via its retail partners, aimed at stealing some SMB thunder from white-box vendors and brands such as Dell and IBM.
Fleur Doidge May 27 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Little change likely to Indian offshoring

Little change likely to Indian offshoring

Research firm Gartner has advised service providers to keep an eye on Indian politics, although no drastic changes to IT in the world’s largest democracy are expected despite the ousting of India’s tech-friendly government.
Fleur Doidge May 26 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Symbio signs programmable switch deal

Symbio signs programmable switch deal

Telecommunications distributor Symbio Networks has signed up to sell a range of carrier-grade, programmable switches of a type previously unavailable in Australia.
Fleur Doidge May 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Hyro converges on wireless broadband, multimedia

Hyro converges on wireless broadband, multimedia

ASX-listed IT and professional services provider Hyro has set up a wireless broadband and broadcast division harnessing resellers and developers to tackle the emerging market for converged digital communications.
Fleur Doidge May 25 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Broadband moves up reseller scale

Broadband moves up reseller scale

Resellers are getting keen on broadband adoption and the sales opportunities the technology may provide, if attendees at Ingram Micro’s latest storage, networking and security showcase are any guide.
Fleur Doidge May 25 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Reseller training pays off for vendor

Reseller training pays off for vendor

Application traffic management vendor Packeteer has built up its channel support with several initiatives, including free training that has quadrupled the number of Packeteer-certified technicians employed by Australian resellers.
Fleur Doidge May 24 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Mobility stakes to rise as market gets saturated

Mobility stakes to rise as market gets saturated

Mobility resellers will have to up their expertise levels or risk getting left behind when mobile phone sales reach saturation point in Australia next year, an IDC analyst has claimed.
Fleur Doidge May 24 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Channel main force for US integration vendor

Channel main force for US integration vendor

US vendor InterSystems has credited its channel as the main cause of a 60 percent leap in Australian revenue that it expects will help allow it to turn a profit by the end of this year.
Fleur Doidge May 21 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Aust team leads charge for a stronger DiData

Aust team leads charge for a stronger DiData

After two consecutive loss-making periods, South African integrator Dimension Data returned to profitability in the half year ending 31 March 2004 with its Australian arm leading the group’s turnover score.
Fleur Doidge May 20 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Tech Pacific sale possible for right price

Tech Pacific sale possible for right price

Tech Pacific could be sold ‘if the price is right’ when controlling investor CVC Asia Pacific finishes reviewing its portfolio, the distributor’s chiefs have suggested.
Fleur Doidge May 20 2004, 12:00AM Finance

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