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2004: Hot job prospects?

2004: Hot job prospects?

IT executive jobs have been highlighted as one of the industry sectors benefiting from the higher Australian dollar, according to a recent job index.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 5 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Westcon seeks US$115M in IPO

Westcon seeks US$115M in IPO

Westcon Group has registered for a $115 million initial public offering, according to a document filed Wednesday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Steve Burke Mar 4 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Dynamic calls for action in direct sales stoush

Dynamic calls for action in direct sales stoush

Brisbane-based consumables distributor Dynamic Supplies has called for action against vendors allegedly using channel marketing meant for other purposes to harvest end-user details and go direct, cutting out the reseller.
Fleur Doidge Feb 20 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Alstom IT buyout nears completion

Alstom IT buyout nears completion

Alstom IT’s French owners are tipped to hand the distributor over to its Australian buyers next Friday, 27 February.
Fleur Doidge Feb 17 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Sony to lead digital home drive: IDC

Sony to lead digital home drive: IDC

Sony is likely to stay ahead of the pack in a 'digital home' market tipped by IDC as the next haven for IT hardware growth in Australia.
Staff Writers Feb 17 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Express Data pushes renewable annuities for resellers

Express Data pushes renewable annuities for resellers

DiData subsidiary Express Data has launched an online information service to help resellers earn more from renewable support deals.
Staff Writers Feb 12 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
CSC nabs WA police deal

CSC nabs WA police deal

Services firm CSC has won a $50 million three-year contract with the Western Australia Police Service to manage its desktops, hardware, applications and network.
Staff Writers Feb 3 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Ingram seeks to do still more with less

Ingram seeks to do still more with less

Broad-based distributor Ingram Micro has cut 12 staff as it fights to maintain profitability in the face of ever-shrinking margins.
Fleur Doidge Jan 27 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Open source: Show me the money!

Open source: Show me the money!

Linux and open source technologies look set to gain even more traction this year, but there are issues blocking widespread adoption.
Staff Writers Jan 26 2004, 12:00AM Software
Dynamic plans for $1.4m counterclaim

Dynamic plans for $1.4m counterclaim

Brisbane consumables distributor Dynamic Supplies and HP have settled their initial Supreme Court dispute - but another $1.4 million case remains to be fought.
Fleur Doidge Jan 19 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Former IT Wholesale boss lands at XIT

Former IT Wholesale boss lands at XIT

Former Cellnet senior executive Santo Pappalardo has landed at Brisbane-based startup distributor XIT Distribution, joining four of his former IT Wholesale (ITW) colleagues in the process.
Byron Connolly Jan 16 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Home automation sales up for distributor

Home automation sales up for distributor

Distributor W Home Automation has reported $412,971 in net profit for the six months ending December 31, up 26 percent on management forecasts for that period.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Midware buys SynergyIT, takes on debt

Midware buys SynergyIT, takes on debt

Software developer and services provider Midware has bought out Sydney infrastructure support rival SynergyIT for about $700,000 - including payment of $373,000 in debt.
Staff Writers Jan 12 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Synnex earns US$8 million in first public results

Synnex earns US$8 million in first public results

Synnex posted strong earnings and revenue in its first quarter as a public company.
Scott Campbell Jan 9 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Intel focuses on digital home market

Intel focuses on digital home market

Chip giant Intel is organising two new significant business initiatives based around entertainment PCs and consumer electronics in a bid to deliver its existing silicon technology into a wide swath of new devices.
Edward F. Moltzen Jan 9 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Retailers revel in Christmas sales bonanza

Retailers revel in Christmas sales bonanza

Retailers have reported strong computer product sales over the Christmas period, driven largely by a boom in consumer spending on digital cameras and notebooks.
Byron Connolly Jan 6 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
IT pros on New Year jobhunt?

IT pros on New Year jobhunt?

Linux, coupled with governments looking at moving to open source, could offer increased job opportunities for Australian IT professionals this year, according to one recruitment firm.
Claire Doble Jan 6 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Axe falls on insurance firms

Axe falls on insurance firms

Sydney integrator Axe Group has partnered IBM Global Services to deliver a multi-million dollar electronic hub for a consortium of seven insurance organisations - Allianz, NRMA, MTQ, GE Insurance, CGU, QBE Mercantile Mutual and the Insurance Council of Australia.
Fleur Doidge Jan 5 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Volante, Ipex merge to win government, outsourcing deals

Volante, Ipex merge to win government, outsourcing deals

Volante is merging with Melbourne's Ipex to create a single $480 million Australian-owned IT infrastructure and services company with 850 employees, subject to a shareholder vote in February.
Fleur Doidge Dec 23 2003, 12:00AM Training & Development
Quadtel resurrected

Quadtel resurrected

Six months after going into administration, ASX-listed Quadtel Limited has been resurrected with an agreement to acquire Original Spin, a developer of wireless mobile software applications.
Byron Connolly Dec 12 2003, 12:00AM Training & Development

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