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Optima quadruples PC production potential with new base

Optima quadruples PC production potential with new base

Australian box-builder Optima Technology Solutions has opened new headquarters in Sydney's Homebush Bay in its next battle salvo against the multinationals.
Fleur Doidge Sep 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Altech signs Shuttle

Altech signs Shuttle

IT wholesaler Altech has signed up as the second Australian distributor for Taiwanese computer maker Shuttle. Under the arrangement, Altech would be distributing the company's line of "XPC" small form factor bare-bones PCs.
Byron Connolly Sep 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Thin clients sales up 48 percent in 2003: IDC

Thin clients sales up 48 percent in 2003: IDC

Australia's thin client sales grew 48 percent from 2002 to 2003 as local interest in reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) via such devices increased, latest figures from IDC said.
Staff Writers Sep 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
New chipset delivers six times DSL range

New chipset delivers six times DSL range

Intel today announced details of its new broadband-capable wireless chip, Rosedale, which is capable of broadcasting up to six times further than DSL.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Enterasys retrenches three staff

Enterasys retrenches three staff

Networking company Enterasys Networks Australia has retrenched three sales staff in its Sydney and Melbourne offices.
Byron Connolly Sep 7 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IBM asks court to block US$12B Holocaust suit

IBM asks court to block US$12B Holocaust suit

IBM has asked a Swiss court to block a multi-billion dollar lawsuit filed by an organisation alleging that the computer giant's punch card machines facilitated the murder of gypsies during World War II, lawyers said last week.
Staff Writers Sep 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Too hot ThinkPad adaptors spark recall

Too hot ThinkPad adaptors spark recall

IBM has recalled some 553,000 ThinkPad notebook adaptors sold around the world after it was found they pose a potential fire hazard.
Fleur Doidge Sep 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Emerson targets SMBs via Ingram Micro

Emerson targets SMBs via Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro has been appointed master distributor for Emerson Network Power’s Liebert Micro Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) across the eastern seaboard.
Fleur Doidge Sep 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dell builds ANZ forces for services attack

Dell builds ANZ forces for services attack

Dell has escalated its attack on the Australasian services market, applying its successful direct business model to one of the last profit bastions of the channel and doubtless treading on service provider toes across both countries.
Fleur Doidge Sep 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dynamic Supplies makes peace with HP

Dynamic Supplies makes peace with HP

Consumables distributor Dynamic Supplies has settled its year-old feud with HP in a NSW Supreme Court agreement binding both parties to silence.
Fleur Doidge Sep 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Intel drives forward Moore's Law

Intel drives forward Moore's Law

Intel has created fully functional 70Mb static random access memory (SRAM) chips with more than half a billion transistors using advanced nm process technology.
Staff Writers Sep 1 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IBM unveils world's smallest PC

IBM unveils world's smallest PC

IBM has launched the ThinkCentre S50 ultra small, a PC which it claims is the smallest in the world.
Byron Connolly Aug 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
BenQ poaches Harvey's Schnell

BenQ poaches Harvey's Schnell

Consumer electronics company BenQ Australia has poached Paul Schnell, the former head of Harvey Norman's $400 million PC, notebook and LCD business unit.
Byron Connolly Aug 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Mitsubishi jumps into crowded wireless market

Mitsubishi jumps into crowded wireless market

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a range of wireless networking products, arguing the time is right to jostle the elbows of the likes of D-Link, Cisco and Netgear in what is already a crowded market.
Fleur Doidge Aug 30 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Data #3 looks to a better year

Data #3 looks to a better year

ASX-listed Data #3 reported a 50.2 percent increase in net profit to $3.34 million following restructuring, for its year ending 30 June 2004.
Staff Writers Aug 27 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Keycorp sets up with joint venture for China sales

Keycorp sets up with joint venture for China sales

ASX-listed Keycorp has made a joint foray into China with major Chinese IT manufacturer Hunan Computer Co, to take advantage of escalating demand for EFTPOS terminals in that country.
Staff Writers Aug 26 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Optima wins $4.5m NT schools notebook deal

Optima wins $4.5m NT schools notebook deal

Optima has won a $4.5 million, three-year contract to supply its notebooks to Northern Territory teachers in remote areas.
Fleur Doidge Aug 26 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Volante reports $7.6m profit

Volante reports $7.6m profit

Australian IT services outfit Volante Group has reported a profit after tax of $7.6 million on sales revenue of $348.3 million for its year ending 30 June 2004.
Byron Connolly Aug 26 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Gartner hikes global semiconductor forecast

Gartner hikes global semiconductor forecast

Market researcher Gartner has raised its forecast for worldwide semiconductor revenue this year to US$226 billion and downplayed fears that the market was showing signs of over-supply.
Antone Gonsalves Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Aust printer market growing: IDC

Aust printer market growing: IDC

The Australian printer market has seen growth quarter on quarter, according to industry analyst IDC.
Staff Writers Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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