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Reuters Summit - Acer upbeat on PC sales

Reuters Summit - Acer upbeat on PC sales

HONG KONG - Acer, the world's fourth-largest PC vendor, aims to sell 56 percent more company's chairman has said.
Baker Li Mar 3 2006, 9:43AM Hardware
Dell CEO takes dig at Lenovo

Dell CEO takes dig at Lenovo

Dell’s CEO took some shots at rival Lenovo, and gave a qualified vote of confidence to chip maker Intel, in remarks at an investor conference hosted by Goldman-Sachs.
Edward F. Moltzen Mar 3 2006, 9:32AM Hardware
Apple rolls out new Mac mini with Intel chip

Apple rolls out new Mac mini with Intel chip

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday introduced a new Mac mini powered by an Intel chip that the company said was nearly five times faster than the previous version.
Staff Writers Mar 2 2006, 9:58AM Hardware
Sony sells five non-core units for $US470m - source

Sony sells five non-core units for $US470m - source

TOKYO - Sony will sell control of five non-core businesses to a unit of Nikko Cordial Group for $US470 million, a source familiar with the matter has said.
Staff Writers Feb 28 2006, 1:26PM Hardware
Lenovo branded PCs debut

Lenovo branded PCs debut

Chinese hardware giant Lenovo has launched into the crowded local PC and notebook market with a new range of branded products less than one year after acquiring IBM's PC business.
Byron Connolly , Joseph F. Kovar Feb 28 2006, 8:06AM Hardware
Viewsonic launches fresh channel program

Viewsonic launches fresh channel program

Monitor supplier Viewsonic has launched a channel program to create brand loyalty by offering points to resellers which can be redeemed for travel coupons.
Staff Writers Feb 27 2006, 12:01PM Hardware
PC market to slow in 06: IDC

PC market to slow in 06: IDC

PC hardware sales in Australia will slow down this year, forcing resellers to re-evaluate their product portfolios and think long term, according to IDC senior analyst Michael Sager.
Byron Connolly Feb 21 2006, 3:30PM Hardware
Fujitsu preferred tenderer for NT govt rollout

Fujitsu preferred tenderer for NT govt rollout

Fujitsu Australia has been selected as the preferred tenderer for a four-year $150 million contract to supply desktop and helpdesk services to the Northern Territory government.
Staff Writers Feb 20 2006, 11:00AM Hardware
Epson appoints Toner Warehouse as distributor

Epson appoints Toner Warehouse as distributor

Printer vendor Epson has appointed Toner Warehouse as a national distributor in a further effort to curtail grey importing of consumables.
Byron Connolly Feb 17 2006, 8:00AM Hardware
Local PC market grows 14.6 percent

Local PC market grows 14.6 percent

About 3.8 million desktop and notebook computers were shipped in Australia in calendar 2005, an increase of 14.6 percent over 2004, according to Gartner.
Byron Connolly Feb 15 2006, 2:35PM Hardware
IBM staffs up the channel

IBM staffs up the channel

IBM has launched a program aimed at increasing the staffing levels at its own channel partners.
Tim Lohman Feb 15 2006, 9:15AM Hardware
Digital disconnect

Digital disconnect

The elusive ‘digital home’ is set to become a mainstream phenomenon this year, but if the channel wants a slice of the action it will need far more than the ability to shift boxes.
Adam Turner Jan 31 2006, 4:05PM Hardware
PC recycling drives growth at Sims

PC recycling drives growth at Sims

Melbourne-based Sims Recycling Solutions has announced national expansion plans off the back of strong demand for its services.
Tim Lohman Jan 31 2006, 9:34AM Hardware
Fujitsu signs MMT for business push

Fujitsu signs MMT for business push

Multimedia Technology has signed on as the latest distributor of Fujitsu’s notebooks.
Tim Lohman Jan 31 2006, 8:10AM Hardware
Optima bags $5M RTA rollout

Optima bags $5M RTA rollout

Local builder Optima Technology Solutions has beaten out several multinational competitors to secure a two-year, $5 million contact to supply 1400 notebooks and 4600 desktops to the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority.
Byron Connolly Jan 30 2006, 4:29PM Hardware
Sony targets grey imports

Sony targets grey imports

Sony has launched a public relations battle against the growing grey import market.
Tim Lohman Jan 30 2006, 4:08PM Hardware
White-box sales: Are you legally prepared?

White-box sales: Are you legally prepared?

The sale and resale of white-box systems is a phenomenon that has grown exponentially and will almost certainly continue to do so in 2006 and into the future.
Alan Arnott Jan 30 2006, 3:28PM Hardware
Interview: Hitachi says to set up flat TV plant in Europe

Interview: Hitachi says to set up flat TV plant in Europe

Japanese electronics maker Hitachi plans to set up a plant for flat televisions in Europe, and operations are expected to start in January 2007.
Staff Writers Jan 27 2006, 2:58PM Hardware
Extracting the digit

Extracting the digit

The two very separate IT retail and AV channels are facing a bit of a dilemma. If the digital home is going to become a big earner this year, both channels will have to meet in the middle — somehow.
Byron Connolly Jan 25 2006, 1:20PM Hardware
Acer ousts Dell in QBE, SBS contracts

Acer ousts Dell in QBE, SBS contracts

Acer Computer Australia has secured two major hardware supply and support contracts with insurer QBE Insurance Group and SBS television, ousting incumbent supplier Dell Computer.
Byron Connolly Jan 25 2006, 9:49AM Hardware

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