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HP plans to buy Peregrine for US$425 million in cash

HP plans to buy Peregrine for US$425 million in cash

Hewlett-Packard said on Monday it agreed to buy Peregrine Systems for US$425 million in cash to build its portfolio of computer systems management software.
Staff Writers Sep 20 2005, 9:38AM Strategy
One minute with...Adrian Di Marco

One minute with...Adrian Di Marco

CRN has a chat with Adrian Di Marco, executive chairman at Technology One.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2005, 2:07PM Strategy
Backpack designed to generate power from walking

Backpack designed to generate power from walking

A backpack that converts a plodding gait into electricity could soon be charging up mobile phones, navigation devices and even portable disc players, US-based researchers said on Thursday.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2005, 2:00PM Strategy
European Parliament proposes .kid internet domain

European Parliament proposes .kid internet domain

The European Parliament this week proposed creating a new .kid internet domain name to help children navigate cyberspace safely.
Staff Writers Sep 8 2005, 8:30AM Strategy
Japan internet star takes low-tech campaign trail

Japan internet star takes low-tech campaign trail

Maverick entrepreneur Takafumi Horie, Japan's most famous internet celebrity, is taking a shot at politics but ironically is forbidden to use the web to campaign in the nation's 11 September general election.
George Nishiyama Sep 7 2005, 9:00AM Strategy
Australian court rules against music service Kazaa

Australian court rules against music service Kazaa

An Australian court ruled on Monday that users of the popular internet file-sharing network Kazaa were breaching copyright, and ordered its owners to modify the software to prevent online music piracy.
Michael Perry Sep 6 2005, 10:42AM Strategy
Four Soft buys DCS unit for US$19.5mln

Four Soft buys DCS unit for US$19.5mln

Indian software provider Four Soft said on Monday that it had bought UK-based DCS Group's logistics unit for 850 million rupees in cash, and was looking for more acquisitions to expand into newer markets.
M.C. Govardhana Sep 5 2005, 9:25AM Strategy
Perth ISV harvests Lockheed Martin deal

Perth ISV harvests Lockheed Martin deal

Perth developer HarvestRoad has sold its digital object repository application to US avionics manufacturer Lockheed Martin as part of a partnership with e-learning provider Cannon Learning Solutions.
Fleur Doidge Sep 1 2005, 10:00AM Strategy
One minute with...Tim Dickinson

One minute with...Tim Dickinson

CRN has a chat with Tim Dickinson, country manager for Australia and New Zealand at SonicWall.
Staff Writers Aug 26 2005, 11:04AM Strategy
The last Word: Same again, thanks

The last Word: Same again, thanks

Just placed our order for PlayStation Portables for the shop. Oh boy, these things are going to sell themselves.
Rabid Reseller Aug 25 2005, 3:07PM Strategy
GetData signs Lako Pacific

GetData signs Lako Pacific

Developer GetData has signed Lako Pacific as a distributor for its range of Australian developed data recovery products.
Byron Connolly Aug 16 2005, 12:14PM Strategy
Hotel messaging sings Soprano

Hotel messaging sings Soprano

Sydney ISV Soprano Design has signed a deal with the Accor hotel chain to roll out its SMS booking confirmation software via its corporate gateway platform to 100 hotels in Australia.
Fleur Doidge Aug 15 2005, 3:31PM Strategy
New kid on the block

New kid on the block

Ever wondered how vendors decide to enter the Australian market and look for resellers to help their market-making push?
Simon Sharwood Aug 15 2005, 11:49AM Strategy
Under the Wire: Rock on

Under the Wire: Rock on

A couple of weeks ago, I intimated in this column that, following the finalisation of Microsoft’s settlement with IBM, Bill Gates went home to shake a sofa in hopes of finding US$775 million wedged amongst the cushions. I have to admit, dear readers, that this is not entirely true.
Matthew JC Powell Aug 10 2005, 1:57PM Strategy
Automotive developer gets agricultural overseas

Automotive developer gets agricultural overseas

A Melbourne developer has begun making strides exporting its business software for the agricultural and automotive industries.
Fleur Doidge Aug 8 2005, 4:45PM Strategy
Melbourne developer Panviva sees exports surge

Melbourne developer Panviva sees exports surge

Melbourne ISV Panviva has begun notching up big wins accounting for some 50 percent of its revenue in overseas markets such as North America, the UK and Asia.
Fleur Doidge Aug 4 2005, 4:50PM Strategy
Synnex opens in Auckland

Synnex opens in Auckland

Distributor and whitebox builder Synnex Australia has opened in New Zealand, leasing an office in the Auckland suburb of East Tamaki.
Fleur Doidge Aug 2 2005, 3:52PM Strategy
One minute with...Safa Joumaa

One minute with...Safa Joumaa

CRN has a chat with Safa Joumaa, general manager of sales and marketing at Altech.
Staff Writers Jul 28 2005, 3:39PM Strategy
Electronic Arts gets Half-Life 2

Electronic Arts gets Half-Life 2

Games publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has won the rights to distribute Half Life 2 and other games from developer Valve.
Ron Osborn Jul 19 2005, 4:32PM Strategy
destra acquires GPM Internet

destra acquires GPM Internet

Internet and ecommerce company destra Corporation has acquired business internet service provider GPM Internet.
Vivienne Fisher Jul 18 2005, 3:41PM Strategy

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