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Commentary: Double your gaming

Commentary: Double your gaming

NVIDIA calls them the ultra enthusiasts -- an elite band of about 1 million PC nuts worldwide that will buy anything thrown at them.
John Gillooly Jun 29 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Ross Human Directions buys Spherion Group

Ross Human Directions buys Spherion Group

ASX listed recruitment firm Ross Human Directions Limited has acquired competitor Spherion Group in Asia-Pacific, in a $31 million deal.
Staff Writers Jun 28 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Ingram pumps up web

Ingram pumps up web

Broad-based distributor Ingram Micro plans to do at least 15 percent of its total sales over the web by December this year, following the official launch of a refreshed e-commerce operation this week.
Byron Connolly Jun 22 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
AppleCentre Chatswood branches out

AppleCentre Chatswood branches out

AppleCentre Chatswood proprietor Henrik Kocharians opened a second store to huge queues on Saturday, 19 June, with the stated aim of serving customers based on Sydney’s northern beaches.
Fleur Doidge Jun 21 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
More merger pain for Bluechip as Muscat departs

More merger pain for Bluechip as Muscat departs

Former BBF MD Mike Muscat left distributor Bluechip Infotech last week, six months after the companies merged.
Sarah Stokely Jun 18 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
The hidden jewels of distribution

The hidden jewels of distribution

Distributors are moving beyond stock inventory and extending credit by adding services that redefine their roles.
Staff Writers Jun 17 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Government business blues

Government business blues

Aussie IT providers are still finding it difficult to compete with multinationals in the government market. A flawed outsourcing program and a new free trade agreement with the United States is making things even worse
Staff Writers Jun 2 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Asia’s online gaming market to hit US$1 billion by 2005

Asia’s online gaming market to hit US$1 billion by 2005

Asia's online gaming market is set to surpass US$1 billion by next year, with most growth coming from China and South Korea, according to market estimates.
Tony Santiago Jun 1 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Synergy Plus acquires Adaptive International

Synergy Plus acquires Adaptive International

Reseller and integrator Synergy Plus has acquired multi-national software company Adaptive International and was working on making another acquisition of an Australian company this year.
Byron Connolly May 28 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Tech Pacific sale possible for right price

Tech Pacific sale possible for right price

Tech Pacific could be sold ‘if the price is right’ when controlling investor CVC Asia Pacific finishes reviewing its portfolio, the distributor’s chiefs have suggested.
Fleur Doidge May 20 2004, 12:00AM Finance
CSC and AMP sign $150m contract extension

CSC and AMP sign $150m contract extension

A three-year IT outsourcing contract extension has been signed between Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) and Australian financial services company AMP.
Staff Writers May 19 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Optima leaps into digital home space

Optima leaps into digital home space

Box-builder Optima Technology Solutions has laid its cards on the table in the digital home space, launching an entry-level video-editing PC and two new ultraportable notebooks aimed at mobile users keen on digital media.
Fleur Doidge May 14 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
New channel partners get Wyse at party

New channel partners get Wyse at party

Three local companies -- Volante Systems, Clariti and Logi-Tech -- have won gongs in an inaugural Australasian channel partner awards ceremony held by thin client vendor Wyse this week.
Fleur Doidge May 12 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Optima adds staff

Optima adds staff

Australian system builder, Optima Technology Solutions has added three staff members to its management team as it cranks up for its next growth phase.
Staff Writers May 5 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
The Digital Home: Fact or Fiction?

The Digital Home: Fact or Fiction?

The digital home will be a major growth area for the IT industry over the next five years, but confusion about the potential of this emerging market has held back growth, according to attendees at CRN's Channel Roundtable.
Staff Writers May 5 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Lead generation: Whose job is it anyway?

Lead generation: Whose job is it anyway?

Sales lead generation is the responsibility of both the vendor and its partners, and channel companies that rely too much on vendor leads will perish, according to attendees at CRN's Channel Roundtable.
Staff Writers May 5 2004, 12:00AM Training & Development
Verykios meditates as LAN gets new GM

Verykios meditates as LAN gets new GM

Long-standing LAN Systems boss Nick Verykios has quit as GM of the distributor, replaced by former director of sales Wendy O’Keeffe.
Byron Connolly Apr 30 2004, 12:00AM Sales & Marketing
Ingram sales up 15 percent

Ingram sales up 15 percent

Ingram Micro's sales in its first fiscal quarter rose 15 percent over the prior-year period and earnings were up sharply, the distributor reported.
Scott Campbell Apr 30 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Distributor slams rival’s tactics

Distributor slams rival’s tactics

One wireless distributor has slammed a newcomer rival for listing products in its online catalogue that cannot be sold in Australia.
Fleur Doidge Apr 21 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Tech Pac beefs up home strategy

Tech Pac beefs up home strategy

Tech Pacific has signed an exclusive distribution agreement to push the Home Media Centre (HMC), an all-in-one set-top box, DVD and music player designed and assembled by Australian upstart Development One.
Byron Connolly Apr 20 2004, 12:00AM Strategy

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