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Aussies spent $5B on digital devices in 07, market tainted

Aussies spent $5B on digital devices in 07, market tainted

Canon has released the results of its Digital Lifestyle Index, revealing that a record $5 billion was spent on digital devices in Australia in 2007. However, questions have been raised as to whether the figures are truly reflective of a market tainted by grey market products.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 2 2008, 6:14AM Finance
Opinion: Brain drain

Opinion: Brain drain

So, we’re finally getting our own version of NASDAQ. About time too. Endless droning by politicians of all persuasions hasn’t done much to turn us into the ‘clever country’; now perhaps the entrepreneurs with their suitcases of cash can help transform us from a quarry to a quantum force to be reckoned with.
Ian Yates Apr 1 2008, 4:44PM Finance
EU looks hard at Nokia's Navteq buy

EU looks hard at Nokia's Navteq buy

The European Commission has begun a careful examination of Nokia's www.vnunet.com of mapping firm Navteq.

Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2008, 10:51AM Strategy
Manaccom’s James Mackay steps down as CEO

Manaccom’s James Mackay steps down as CEO



Australian software and e-commerce company Manaccom Corporation Limited’s chief executive officer of Manaccom’s software publishing and distribution division, James Mackay has stepped down from his role.
a Staff Writer Apr 1 2008, 8:15AM Strategy
ComputerCorp back on the acquisition trail

ComputerCorp back on the acquisition trail

ComputerCorp, an ASX-listed company, has signed a Share Sale Agreement to acquire Queensland-based solutions provider CoreTech.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 28 2008, 10:20AM Strategy
EXIN, Charles Sturt University combine to examine ITIL

EXIN, Charles Sturt University combine to examine ITIL

The Examination Institute for Information Science (EXIN) has announced a partnership that will see Charles Sturt University (CSU) become the first Australian university to incorporate EXIN-accredited IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) training and examinations into its IT-related undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses.
a Staff Writer Mar 27 2008, 12:50PM Training & Development
Green computing’s place in the enthusiast scene

Green computing’s place in the enthusiast scene

Does Green computing have a place in the world of the enthusiast, asks Josh Collins
Josh Collins Mar 27 2008, 11:35AM Strategy
Australia to get its own IT NASDAQ

Australia to get its own IT NASDAQ

In late 2008, Australia will have its own specialist exchange for technology companies, similar to NASDAQ in the United States and AIM in the United Kingdom. It will be dubbed the Asia Pacific Technology Exchange (APTEX), with an expected 20 companies to be listed when it opens.
Lilia Guan Mar 26 2008, 2:30PM Finance
IT industry experiencing a Green change

IT industry experiencing a Green change

Not traditionally considered environmentally friendly, the channel is showing signs of embracing ‘Green’ for the years ahead
Temp User Mar 26 2008, 12:51PM Training & Development
Any reason to be Green?

Any reason to be Green?

Australia needs more Green IT legislation to encourage company policies to be implemented
Trevor Treharne Mar 26 2008, 12:50PM Strategy
Real need for a Green approach

Real need for a Green approach

Graeme Reardon discusses what Linksys is doing when it comes to tackling Green IT
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008, 12:50PM Training & Development
More than the bottom line

More than the bottom line

Andrew Baker explains that Green IT should be about more than just the money.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008, 12:50PM Finance
Head to head: “How important are Green IT issues to the end-user?”

Head to head: “How important are Green IT issues to the end-user?”

CRN asks a vendor, distributor, reseller and analyst whether they believe consumers care about Green issues in the IT industry.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008, 12:49PM Sales & Marketing
Acting for a greater good

Acting for a greater good

Having a strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy can be great for reseller business in more ways than one
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008, 12:48PM Finance
Guilty as charged

Guilty as charged

It is well known that the IT industry has huge impacts on the environment, but what’s being done about it and who needs to act? Adam Gosling.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008, 12:47PM Strategy
Top five predictions for Green IT in Asia-Pacific

Top five predictions for Green IT in Asia-Pacific

Springboard Research is confident the next generation of IT systems appearing in 2008 will be designed with environmental considerations in mind.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2008, 12:47PM Strategy
Austrade seeks financial services companies to visit Microsoft HQ

Austrade seeks financial services companies to visit Microsoft HQ

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking applications from financial services technology companies keen to be involved in a trade mission to visit Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Seattle.
Mitchell Bingemann Mar 21 2008, 7:28AM Finance
Home technology out of control

Home technology out of control

European households are full of expensive gadgetry that most people do not know how to control, according to a recent study.
a Staff Writer Mar 18 2008, 6:44AM Sales & Marketing
Opinion: Could Toshiba feel a US$986 million from HD DVD loss?

Opinion: Could Toshiba feel a US$986 million from HD DVD loss?

If online reports are to be believed, hardware vendor Toshiba faces a US$986 million loss from its decision in late Febuary to no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and recorders.
Lilia Guan Mar 17 2008, 1:58PM Finance
Online forum: What happened between ComputerCORP and Leading Solutions?

Online forum: What happened between ComputerCORP and Leading Solutions?

Following the termination of the proposed merger between ComputerCORP and Leading Solutions, the local channel is left wondering what factors led to the collapse.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 14 2008, 1:30PM Strategy

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