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Lenovo restructures to integrate IBM PC purchase

Lenovo restructures to integrate IBM PC purchase

China's Lenovo Group Ltd., the world's third largest PC maker, said on Friday it will overhaul its global organisational structure as it integrates its recently acquired IBM PC business.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 3:28PM Hardware
Microsoft plans cheaper Windows version for India

Microsoft plans cheaper Windows version for India

Microsoft Corp. plans to release a low-cost version of its Windows software for India in an attempt to check high piracy levels, the legal affairs head of the world's largest independent software maker said.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 12:25PM Software
Electronic Arts unveils games for Xbox 360 launch

Electronic Arts unveils games for Xbox 360 launch

Electronic Arts Inc. on Monday announced five video game titles that will be available for Microsoft Corp's Xbox 360 console when it launches next month.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 10:38AM Software
Electronics groups pursue anti-piracy software link

Electronics groups pursue anti-piracy software link

The world's four biggest consumer electronics companies predicted on Monday they will introduce products in 2006 with anti-piracy software that is based on an open standard which is fully interoperable.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 10:36AM Software
Google, Sun Micro to announce collaborative effort

Google, Sun Micro to announce collaborative effort

Google Inc. and computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. plan on Tuesday to announce a "collaborative effort" in Silicon Valley.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 10:25AM Software
Satyam unit sees jump in back-office revs

Satyam unit sees jump in back-office revs

The business service subsidiary of Satyam Computer Services Ltd., India's fourth-largest software exporter, said on Thursday it expects an 80 percent revenue jump in the year to March 2006.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2005, 11:30AM Software
KAZ appoints new CIO

KAZ appoints new CIO

Telstra-owned service provider KAZ has appointed Tony Gold as CIO to manage all functions within KAZ Business Services and its superannuation administration arm AAS.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2005, 10:13AM Collaboration
TCS in $250-mln deal with Tata Teleservices

TCS in $250-mln deal with Tata Teleservices

Private telecom service provider, Tata Teleservices Ltd., said on Wednesday it had outsourced its IT infrastructure management to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the top software services exporter.
Staff Writers Sep 30 2005, 8:06AM Collaboration
Remora signs Naturetech in Aust, NZ deal

Remora signs Naturetech in Aust, NZ deal

Melbourne reseller Remora Technologies has signed up to distribute UltraSPARC products from Nature Worldwide Technology (Naturetech) to customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 3:18PM Strategy
Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone in short supply

Sony Ericsson's Walkman phone in short supply

Sony Ericsson has trouble meeting demand in Europe for some of its latest models, such as its first Walkman phone, due to popular demand, analysts said on Wednesday, but the firm denied there were logistical problems.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 12:30PM Mobility
Apple admits problem with iPod nano

Apple admits problem with iPod nano

Apple Computer Inc., responding to complaints the screen on its sleek, recently introduced iPod cracks too easily, said on Wednesday it will replace any defective units.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 10:27AM Hardware
Dell goes upscale with PCs for gamers, enthusiasts

Dell goes upscale with PCs for gamers, enthusiasts

Dell Inc. is launching a line of upscale and more expensive computers after aggressive price-cutting led to lower-than-expected revenue growth last quarter.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 10:26AM Hardware
Sophos, Sun Microsystems strike reseller deal

Sophos, Sun Microsystems strike reseller deal

Anti-virus outfit Sophos and Sun Microsystems have struck what they claim is a landmark development and reseller agreement.
Staff Writers Sep 29 2005, 9:58AM Software
Toshiba to launch PC with HD DVD drive in 2006

Toshiba to launch PC with HD DVD drive in 2006

Japan's Toshiba said on Tuesday it had developed the world's first PC able to read HD DVD discs, a next-generation disc format it is promoting over a rival standard pushed by Sony.
Staff Writers Sep 28 2005, 3:02PM Hardware
One minute with...Phil Sykes

One minute with...Phil Sykes

CRN has a chat with Phil Sykes, managing director at Iprovide.
Staff Writers Sep 28 2005, 11:30AM Strategy
Unixpac signs ConSentry Networks deal

Unixpac signs ConSentry Networks deal

IT security provider Unixpac has signed up to distribute LAN control and enforcement platforms for US-based networking vendor ConSentry Networks.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005, 3:35PM Collaboration
Brightstar expands Kyocera Wireless distribution

Brightstar expands Kyocera Wireless distribution

Supply chain management provider and wireless products distributor Brightstar has expanded its Kyocera Wireless distribution to Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005, 1:43PM Mobility
Microsoft starts selling paid search ads on MSN

Microsoft starts selling paid search ads on MSN

Software maker Microsoft Corp. on Monday said it would start selling paid search listings, which allow advertisers to purchase advertising space alongside search results on its MSN Internet site.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005, 9:45AM Sales & Marketing
Satyam says gets multi-million dollar WHO order

Satyam says gets multi-million dollar WHO order

India's fourth-biggest software services exporter, Satyam Computer Services Ltd., said on Monday it had received a multi-million dollar order from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for its global management system.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005, 9:23AM Software
Microsoft sets dividend, corp governance changes

Microsoft sets dividend, corp governance changes

Microsoft Corp. on Friday declared an unchanged quarterly dividend of 8 cents a share and said it changed its rules for electing directors.
Staff Writers Sep 26 2005, 11:42AM Software

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