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IDC probes outsourcing customers

IDC probes outsourcing customers

IT analyst firm IDC has released its annual report on user preferences and needs for IT outsourcing services. It also delves into the expectations of organisations seeking these services.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 14 2008, 1:24PM Strategy
ComputerCORP and Leading Solutions part ways

ComputerCORP and Leading Solutions part ways

ComputerCORP has posted a statement on ASX Limited announcing the termination of its proposed merger with Leading Solutions.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 13 2008, 5:11PM Strategy
Broadcast Australia completes $68.9M Hostworks purchase

Broadcast Australia completes $68.9M Hostworks purchase

Broadcast Australia has completed its $68.9 million purchase of managed
service provider Hostworks Group Limited.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2008, 2:30PM Finance
Audio Visual reseller opinion: Convergence a blurry subject

Audio Visual reseller opinion: Convergence a blurry subject

Audio visual resellers welcome change, however better research needs to go into the sector before it becomes saturated with new businesses. Byron Rabone, director of Rabone Systems Pty Ltd, an Australian AV reseller gave CRN his thoughts on the issue of convergence between the IT and AV sectors.
a Staff Writer Mar 12 2008, 11:58AM Sales & Marketing
NSC and Verint form partnership

NSC and Verint form partnership

Communications integrator NSC Enterprise Solutions has partnered with Verint Witness Actionable Solutions, provider of workforce management services for contact centre and enterprise customers.
Staff Writers Mar 8 2008, 10:07AM Strategy
Nero fires up Blu-ray burning for Linux

Nero fires up Blu-ray burning for Linux

Nero has announced plans to ship the latest update to its burning application for the Linux operating system.
Robert Jaques Mar 7 2008, 8:26AM Strategy
Words of wisdom for channel longevity

Words of wisdom for channel longevity

Dimension Data’s CEO Steve Nola shares the company’s five strategies for success
Sholto Macpherson Mar 6 2008, 2:03PM Strategy
Sharpening your business skills

Sharpening your business skills

In the first of a series of business skills modules, industry consultants Quantify Corporation highlight the questions resellers should be asking themselves
Staff Writers Mar 6 2008, 2:00PM Training & Development
Vintage music collection unwanted at any price

Vintage music collection unwanted at any price

Having his car raided shows Matthew JC. Powell he’s clearly behind the times
Matthew JC Powell Mar 6 2008, 1:59PM Finance
Digital Content: The technology is here, but who supplies the content?

Digital Content: The technology is here, but who supplies the content?

Are telecommunications providers missing out on the big bucks by simply reselling digital content to end users? According to independent research and IT&T analyst group, IDC, most telecommunications providers would struggle to deliver their own content. If it was to be done by a telco they would either sky rocket to success or fail dismally.
Lilia Guan Mar 4 2008, 3:23PM Training & Development
IBM sets aside US$15bn for stock repurchase

IBM sets aside US$15bn for stock repurchase

IBM's board of directors has authorised $15bn in additional funds for use in the company's stock repurchase programme.

a Staff Writer Mar 3 2008, 7:13AM Finance
Cellnet makes net profit of $1.8M

Cellnet makes net profit of $1.8M

Australian IT distributor, Cellnet has announced a loss after tax for the period ending December 31 2007 of $836 000 a 129 percent decrease from the result in 31 December 2006. The distributor achieved sales revenue of $244.3 million, a decrease of 8 percent from the period to 31 December 2006.
Lilia Guan Mar 3 2008, 7:07AM Finance
Dell quarterly profits lower than expected

Dell quarterly profits lower than expected

Dell shares have fallen by four per cent after the vendor missed quarterly profit estimates.

Guy Dixon Mar 1 2008, 8:09AM Finance
Commander reports loss of $245M in half yearly results

Commander reports loss of $245M in half yearly results

Australian service provider Commander Communications Limited’s financial results for the half year ending 31 December 2007 were less than impressive as the service provider announced a net loss of $245 million.
Lilia Guan Feb 29 2008, 2:18PM Finance
ACCC grants authorisation code to the Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association

ACCC grants authorisation code to the Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has granted ‘authorisation’ to certain provisions of the code of conduct to the Information Technology Contract and Recruitment Association (ITCRA).
Lilia Guan Feb 29 2008, 7:22AM Training & Development
Netcomm's strong half year results

Netcomm's strong half year results


Australian-based communications vendor, NetComm, has achieved a net profit of $279 000 for the half year ended 31 December 2007, a $1, 629, 000 improvement on the same period in 2006.
Lilia Guan Feb 28 2008, 6:51AM Finance
The Australian channel prepares as AV and IT collide

The Australian channel prepares as AV and IT collide

In the wake of Ingram’s new Consumer Home and Office Solutions Division we assess AV and IT convergence across the channel.
Lilia Guan Feb 26 2008, 2:59PM Sales & Marketing
Skills shortages threatens Australia's ICT growth

Skills shortages threatens Australia's ICT growth

The Australian ICT industry is in danger of stagnating according to a report released today by the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
a Staff Writer Feb 25 2008, 2:59PM Training & Development
Will the interest rate rises affect Australia’s resellers?

Will the interest rate rises affect Australia’s resellers?

Our experts discuss The Reserve Bank of Australia increasing the interest rate
Staff Writers Feb 25 2008, 9:16AM Finance
The SMB scramble continues in Vendorland

The SMB scramble continues in Vendorland

The news keeps flowing around vendors and their continued SMB focus
Trevor Treharne Feb 25 2008, 9:15AM Strategy

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