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Next Byte moves on art reproduction

Next Byte moves on art reproduction

Apple reseller Next Byte has formed a wholly-owned company, dubbed Digital Da Vinci, to take advantage of the burgeoning demand for quality reproduction of digital media.
Fleur Doidge Feb 16 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Aussie IT industry pioneer dies

Aussie IT industry pioneer dies

Tony Benson, a pioneer in the Australian ICT industry, passed away on Friday 11 February after a four-month battle with cancer.
Staff Writers Feb 14 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Moneytech unleashes RentCard

Moneytech unleashes RentCard

IT financier Moneytech has launched RentCard, a service that gives resellers the ability to pass on pre-approved finance for rented IT equipment.
Byron Connolly Feb 11 2005, 12:00AM Finance
The New Ingram

The New Ingram

Ingram's acquisition of Tech Pacific will create a distribution monster. Kerry Baillie, the newly appointed MD at Ingram Micro Australia, talks about the integration and future of the combined entity
Byron Connolly Feb 10 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
IBM launches partner finance

IBM launches partner finance

IBM has launched a financing program that enables business partners to potentially get approval for deals up to $150,000 within one hour.
Byron Connolly Feb 7 2005, 12:00AM Finance
Cassa founder to exit

Cassa founder to exit

Cassa founder Chris Hill will exit the Cellnet-owned distributor at the end of next week.
Byron Connolly Jan 28 2005, 12:00AM Training & Development
FrontRange fronts up for reseller drive

FrontRange fronts up for reseller drive

Mid-range CRM and service management vendor FrontRange Solutions is on the hunt for channel partners to spruik its relatively new HEAT product range and the latest version of IP Contact Center in the hope of doubling local revenues.
Darren Baguely , Darren Baguley Jan 24 2005, 12:00AM Strategy
Victoria seeks IT suppliers

Victoria seeks IT suppliers

The Victorian Government is seeking small and midsized IT providers to appoint to its eServices panel of pre-approved service suppliers.
Staff Writers Jan 20 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Digiland founder returns

Digiland founder returns

Digiland founder Laurie Carmichael has returned to rescue the struggling distributor with a plan to morph the company into a niche player.
Byron Connolly Jan 13 2005, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Computer Australia buys Concorde

Computer Australia buys Concorde

IT reseller group Computer Australia has bought the business of Brisbane reseller Concorde Computer, which tumbled into administration late last year.
Byron Connolly Jan 7 2005, 12:00AM Strategy
Getronics expands gaming IT contract

Getronics expands gaming IT contract

Service provider Getronics Australia is set to seal a five-year deal to buy UNiTAB’s Queensland gaming machine maintenance operation.
Staff Writers Jan 5 2005, 12:00AM Strategy
POINT Australia renamed for global focus

POINT Australia renamed for global focus

Australian CRM software vendor POINT Australia is setting its sights on international markets, changing its name to POINT Global Solutions to realign with its new business model.

Staff Writers Dec 31 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Gartner buys rival META Group

Gartner buys rival META Group

IT research giant Gartner said 27 December that it will buy rival research firm META Group for US$162 million in cash and close the deal in the second quarter of 2005.

Staff Writers Dec 29 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
California VARs hit with recycling fee

California VARs hit with recycling fee

After a two-year delay, a US State of California law requiring resellers to collect US$6 to US$8 on every monitor or laptop sold in the state will take effect 1 January, causing an outcry about administrative burdens and increased costs for the channel.
Staff Writers , Craig Zarley Dec 24 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Ex-Macromedia staffer powers RocketBoots

Ex-Macromedia staffer powers RocketBoots

A former Macromedia staffer has re-emerged as founding head of a new professional services firm targeting business users of that vendor’s applications, such as Flash and Flex.
Fleur Doidge Dec 21 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Subscription pricing gathers steam

Subscription pricing gathers steam

Sun Microsystems has netted some 330,000 customers – including 40,000 in Australia -- for its subscription pricing since launching the innovative utility computing-style model for its Java Enterprise System software in March.
Fleur Doidge Dec 17 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
NSC, Stratum partner to upgrade flight services

NSC, Stratum partner to upgrade flight services

Communications integrator NSC and solution provider Stratum Communications have won a contract to deploy an advanced telecommunications interface for Airservices Australia, a government body that provides critical information to pilots passing through Australian airspace.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Vic office bears fruit for Israeli firm

Vic office bears fruit for Israeli firm

Israeli vendor RAD Data Communications has marked the end of a promising first year in Oceania, with Australian sales revenue rising 15 percent to about $8 million since the company’s regional office opened in Melbourne November 2003.
Fleur Doidge Dec 9 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
WA's ComputerCorp opens Brisbane office

WA's ComputerCorp opens Brisbane office

West Australian service provider ComputerCorp has opened an office in Brisbane two months ahead of schedule.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Nexon buys customers from troubled NTG

Nexon buys customers from troubled NTG

Voice and data integrator Nexon Asia-Pacific has bought some 200 customer contracts from fiscally troubled service provider National Telecoms Group for an undisclosed sum.
Fleur Doidge Dec 7 2004, 12:00AM Strategy

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