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Moneytech reseller credit signup hits half-tonne

Moneytech reseller credit signup hits half-tonne

More than 500 resellers have applied to dealer credit startup Moneytech as potential members in its proposed card system aimed at easing channel credit arrangements.
Fleur Doidge Oct 27 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Netspace relaunches Gamespace online games

Netspace relaunches Gamespace online games

Melbourne ISP Netspace has ditched its current online gaming partner and resurrected its own foray into the field with an offering dubbed Gamespace.
Fleur Doidge Oct 26 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Job board to grow for IT pros

Job board to grow for IT pros

IT recruiters are upbeat about what they see as a growing demand for IT professionals in Australia.
Vivienne Fisher Oct 25 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Penman new Volante boss

Penman new Volante boss

Former Compaq South Pacific MD Ian Penman has been appointed Volante Group's new CEO, following the departure of Allan Brackin.
Byron Connolly Oct 25 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Linux reseller offers 'internet-safe' computer

Linux reseller offers 'internet-safe' computer

Melbourne-based Linux and open source software provider Cybersource has launched an 'internet-safe' computer package for home users via resellers, with a similar business product in the wings.
Fleur Doidge Oct 20 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Resellers play Santa early in Townsville

Resellers play Santa early in Townsville

Townsville reseller Fortel Communications has teamed up with distributor IPL and telecommunications provider Alcatel to donate and deploy a traditional and IP telephony system for a children's charity.
Fleur Doidge Oct 19 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Users prefer thin clients: Wyse survey

Users prefer thin clients: Wyse survey

Thin client vendor Wyse Technology has been travelling Australia promoting a recent survey that suggests most users actually do prefer server-centric computing to desktop PCs.
Fleur Doidge Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
ALSTOM IT MBO complete [updated]

ALSTOM IT MBO complete [updated]

Five senior executives at ALSTOM IT have completed a management buyout of the global transport and energy company's local IT distribution operation.
Byron Connolly Oct 11 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Optima appoints education specialist

Optima appoints education specialist

Box builder Optima Technology Solutions has appointed Juli Rush as its national education development manager to lead the company's drive into the education market.
Staff Writers Oct 7 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Alstom IT MBO completed

Alstom IT MBO completed

Five senior executives at ALSTOM IT have completed a management buyout of the global transport and energy company's local IT distribution operation.
Byron Connolly Oct 7 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Manhunt banned

Manhunt banned

Controversial computer game, Manhunt, has been refused classification and banned in Australia by the Federal Office of Film, Literature and Classification (OFLC).
Byron Connolly & John Gillooly Sep 30 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
[Update]: Super distributor Ingram to own 35 percent

[Update]: Super distributor Ingram to own 35 percent

Global distribution giant Ingram Micro Inc has acquired Tech Pacific in a $700 million cash deal that local Ingram boss Steve Rust said would give the combined entity up to 35 percent of the Australian distribution market.
Byron Connolly & Sarah Stokely Sep 28 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Channel talks up Ingram/TechPac deal

Channel talks up Ingram/TechPac deal

Australian distributors have met the news of Ingram Micro’s $700 million buyout of Tech Pacific with optimistic talk of potential opportunity as well as misgivings for smaller players’ future in a less competitive channel.
Fleur Doidge Sep 28 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Gartner: TechPac "not best merger choice"

Gartner: TechPac "not best merger choice"

A Gartner channel analyst has questioned the value of Tech Pacific to Ingram Micro following the latter's $700 million buyout of its only rival in local broadbased IT distribution.
Fleur Doidge Sep 28 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
NEWSFLASH: Ingram buys Tech Pacific

NEWSFLASH: Ingram buys Tech Pacific

Distribution giant Ingram Micro Inc has acquired Tech Pacific in a $700 million (US$493 million) cash deal.
Byron Connolly Sep 27 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Ingram may rationalise further to shore up margins

Ingram may rationalise further to shore up margins

Ingram Micro Australia has flagged another year of possible cost-cutting and rationalisation, tipping a need to maximise returns as sales margins stay tight.
Fleur Doidge Sep 17 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Ingram looks to China for consumer electronics deals

Ingram looks to China for consumer electronics deals

Broad-based distributor Ingram Micro has tipped China as a future source for consumer electronics offerings as the convergence of consumer products and the IT channel increases in importance over coming years.
Fleur Doidge Sep 17 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
CSC bags Navy deal

CSC bags Navy deal

CSC has won a four-year $15 million contract to design and install a shipboard and shore-based IT infrastructure for the Royal Australian Navy.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Seeking out new ventures

Seeking out new ventures

Australian venture capital firms are looking to invest over $600 million in ICT companies; but good ideas will not attract funding, it's good businesses they're looking for.
Claire Doble , Clare Doble Sep 10 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Geeks and technology scare Aussies

Geeks and technology scare Aussies

IT professionals believe the average Australian employee is apprehensive of new technology, according to a recent survey by Talent2, Australia's leading recruitment company.
Sarah Cooper Sep 8 2004, 12:00AM Strategy

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