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Activision and Blizzard join forces

Activision and Blizzard join forces

US$18.8bn merger creates new titan in the gaming industry.
Staff Writers Dec 4 2007, 7:08AM Software
SMC signs deal with Mitron to distribute Skype phone in Oz

SMC signs deal with Mitron to distribute Skype phone in Oz

Mitron has been appointed the sole Australian distributor for SMC Networks Wi-Fi Phone for Skype.
Staff Writers Dec 3 2007, 2:28PM Collaboration
Austhink raises $4.1M for desktop offering

Austhink raises $4.1M for desktop offering

Australian developer, Austhink Software, has exceeded expectations in its second round of funding, with targets exceeded and international investors wanting a slice of the action.
Staff Writers Dec 3 2007, 11:48AM Software
Ingram signs up virtual desktop vendor

Ingram signs up virtual desktop vendor

Distributor Ingram Micro Australia has inked a distribution agreement with virtual desktop vendor NComputing.
Staff Writers Dec 3 2007, 10:34AM Software
.au registers its one millionth domain name

.au registers its one millionth domain name

The .au Domain Administrator, has registered its one millionth .au domain name. Only five years ago the tally was close to 250,000.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2007, 3:58PM Collaboration
Delivering broadband network top of Labor's list

Delivering broadband network top of Labor's list

While there are many things on Labor's Policy agenda, implementing a national broadband network to deliver minimum speeds of 12 Mbps to 98 percent of Australians and improving broadband services for all Australians is top of its list.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2007, 3:35PM Collaboration
Email banter behind data explosion

Email banter behind data explosion

Companies are failing to identify the real culprit behind a lack of storage space and the huge volumes of data being hoarded, according to a new report..
Staff Writers Nov 29 2007, 2:59PM Data centre
Acer Australia highlights LCD market expansion

Acer Australia highlights LCD market expansion

Vendor sees its LCD market share rise in Australia and underlines its commitment to the space.
Staff Writers Nov 29 2007, 2:58PM Hardware
Marshal integrates Sophos anti-virus to products

Marshal integrates Sophos anti-virus to products

Teaming up with Sophos, security vendor Marshal today announced the availability of Sophos’s anti-virus engine as an add-on for the MailMarshal and WebMarshal products.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 4:03PM Security
CCC calls for reform of Aussie telecommunications

CCC calls for reform of Aussie telecommunications

According to CCC, the first item on the Rudd government’s agenda should be addressing the inflationary pressure that is causing Australian telecommunications prices to skyrocket.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 3:46PM Collaboration
Two Sydney SMBs save $9000 per year

Two Sydney SMBs save $9000 per year

Call costs were drastically reduced for two small businesses which decided to use the Linksys voice system.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 10:34AM Collaboration
A clear and present danger

A clear and present danger

Using social networking sites at work is putting companies at high risk.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 10:30AM Collaboration
Learning to increase profits

Learning to increase profits

Taking advantage of training courses offered by vendors is a fast-track way
for network-oriented resellers to make more from existing customers.
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 10:24AM Collaboration
CRN head to head: “What will be the biggest trends in networking for 2008?"

CRN head to head: “What will be the biggest trends in networking for 2008?"

Vendor: Cisco; Distributor: LAN Systems, Reseller: Axxis Technology; Analyst: IBRS
Staff Writers Nov 28 2007, 10:23AM Collaboration
New look for Fortinet in Melbourne

New look for Fortinet in Melbourne

Security vendor Fortinet, has expanded its Australian presence with a new Melbourne team.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 5:00PM Security
Focus on the future

Focus on the future

The new year is shaping up to be one that begins to re-define the channel as we know it, with new challenges and new approaches to delivering solutions for customers gathering momentum.

By Adam Gosling.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 11:34AM Strategy
Business planning – your future direction

Business planning – your future direction

Create the right business plan so you can capitalise on its full potential.

By Trevor Frost.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 11:12AM Strategy
Avnet’s hunt for local and global growth

Avnet’s hunt for local and global growth

Avnet’s COO and local general manager talk CRN through the distributor’s plans to grow, both organically and through acquisitions.

Rick Hamada Chief Operating Officer Avnet.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 11:03AM Strategy
What is driving email archiving adoption in Australia?

What is driving email archiving adoption in Australia?

Compliance cited as one of the main driving forces pushing the local email archiving market
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 10:58AM Data centre
IDC finds local small business plays hard and fast with technology

IDC finds local small business plays hard and fast with technology

IDC's latest study on the purchasing process in Australian Small Businesses reveals that they purchase technology in the same way they conduct business – very quickly.
Staff Writers Nov 27 2007, 7:03AM Collaboration

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