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Low-power CPU maker snatched

Low-power CPU maker snatched

Fabless Transmeta, creator of the Crusoe processor, is to be gobbled up by video processor company Novafora, itself a company that 'leads the video processing revolution' (even though it’s something of a silent revolution as no-one seems to know anything about the outfit).
Paul Taylor Nov 19 2008, 8:34AM Hardware
Hasta La Vista...Vista– it’s a dead man walking

Hasta La Vista...Vista– it’s a dead man walking

Despite Microsoft declaring Vista one of the great Operating Systems, Vista is on its way out. But some may ask why has it taken so long?
Lilia Guan Nov 17 2008, 2:31PM Hardware
What’s hot and profitable in 2009?

What’s hot and profitable in 2009?

Industry insiders talk up reseller opportunities despite next year’s predicted spending downturn
Staff Writers Nov 17 2008, 2:13PM Software
Five seconds to explain why you’re a PC

Five seconds to explain why you’re a PC

Matthew JC. Powell’s not convinced by Microsoft’s new U.S ad campaign.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2008, 2:03PM Hardware
Microsoft launches online store

Microsoft launches online store

Hardware and software 'straight from the source'.
Rosalie Marshall Nov 17 2008, 12:44PM Hardware
Dell seeks new CTO

Dell seeks new CTO

Dell’s chief technology officer Kevin Kettler has announced that he is leaving the company in January.
Iain Thomson Nov 17 2008, 7:59AM Hardware
AMD vs Intel - How Shanghai shapes up

AMD vs Intel - How Shanghai shapes up

A couple of days ago we were alerted to what we were told was a Shanghai SAP score for an eight-socket machine, which looked to come in a full 30 per cent lower than the highest score, which incidentally seemed to be Intel’s Dunington.
Sylvie Barak Nov 17 2008, 7:57AM Hardware
IBM releases z10 BC mainframe to the midmarket

IBM releases z10 BC mainframe to the midmarket

IBM has released the z10 BC (Business Class) mainframe for the midmarket.
Jenny Eagle Nov 15 2008, 8:45AM Hardware
Good green vendors are hard to find

Good green vendors are hard to find

HP, Fujitsu and IBM have topped one of the world’s first in-depth studies into the actual green credentials of ICT suppliers, as many of their counterparts were publicly named and shamed for their lack of action or refusing to even participate.
Ry Crozier Nov 13 2008, 2:18PM Hardware
WebCentral reveals capacity to run 653 virtual machines

WebCentral reveals capacity to run 653 virtual machines

WebCentral has provided a glimpse into its on-demand services architecture, revealing it is running 49 blade servers with the capacity to operate 653 VMware-based virtual machines.
Staff Writers Nov 13 2008, 7:36AM Hardware
Toshiba’s NB100 aimed at Eee PC market

Toshiba’s NB100 aimed at Eee PC market

Toshiba (Australia) has launched the NB100, a notebook offering access to email and the internet, for $715 including GST.
Lilia Guan Nov 12 2008, 2:58PM Hardware
Write hardware consolidation into purchase contracts

Write hardware consolidation into purchase contracts

Losing one of the remaining four large server vendors in a HP-Compaq styled merger could adversely impact current competitive pricing, Gartner has said.
Ry Crozier Nov 12 2008, 7:54AM Hardware
Opinion: What's in the box?

Opinion: What's in the box?

The concept of a shipping container full of pre-configured servers, pioneered by Sun Microsystems amongst others, initially for emergency services use, is very appealing, if a tad expensive for the average small business.
Ian Yates Nov 11 2008, 11:55AM Hardware
Tegatech gets rugged with DT Reseach

Tegatech gets rugged with DT Reseach

Tegatech has added Taiwanese OEM manufacturer, DT Technology, to its distribution stable.
Staff Writers Nov 10 2008, 2:58PM Hardware
Netgear goes Green with Thiess Services

Netgear goes Green with Thiess Services

Netgear has launched a new recycling program in Australia that gives its customers a way to dispose of their old networking equipment, free of charge.

Staff Writers Nov 10 2008, 2:57PM Hardware
Corporate PC buyers becoming risk averse

Corporate PC buyers becoming risk averse

Economic woes make bold steps unlikely.
Iain Thomson Nov 8 2008, 9:37AM Hardware
Move over Hef - Asus moves into the Bunny Girl market

Move over Hef - Asus moves into the Bunny Girl market

ASUS unveils a rather risque advertisement for the Eee PC on YouTube, featuring short skirts and sexy women. Cheeky viral marketing -- but there's no Bunny Boy on the way.
Alex Kidman Nov 8 2008, 9:24AM Hardware
Intel's Atom drives processor sales

Intel's Atom drives processor sales

Intel's Atom processor has been a significant factor in driving processor sales to record numbers, according to IDC.
Iain Thomson Nov 6 2008, 12:51PM Hardware
Tripp Lite and NetOpt launch new sales network

Tripp Lite and NetOpt launch new sales network

Distributor NetOpt plans to target Australian integrators with Tripp Lite’s UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies) range and Enterprise solutions such as KVM, PDU and networking connectivity.
Staff Writers Nov 6 2008, 12:49PM Hardware
Asus plans £120 Eee PC for 2009

Asus plans £120 Eee PC for 2009

Asus has announced plans to lower the price barrier on its mini PCs next year.

Staff Writers Nov 4 2008, 7:51AM Hardware

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