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Computex proves crowd pleaser

Computex proves crowd pleaser

COMMENTARY: The last few days of Computex, leading up to the final day when they let the general public loose on the exhibition, are absolutely insane. This is great for honing the pushing through crowds skills, but not particularly good for getting hands on with the hot new tech.
John Gillooly Jun 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Saint Song lays claim to world’s smallest PC

Saint Song lays claim to world’s smallest PC

Taiwan-based Saint Song claims to have produced the world's smallest PC.
Joseph F. Kovar Jun 7 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun launches RFID apps, subscription models, new servers and services

Sun launches RFID apps, subscription models, new servers and services

Sun Microsystems announced 30 new network services-focused offerings and utility-type delivery models for its products and services in its latest quarterly product release, including 16 reference architectures, preventive IT 'health' services, a four-way UltraSPARC server and Java RFID software.
Fleur Doidge Jun 4 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Network Box opens a channel

Network Box opens a channel

Managed security service provider (MSSP) Network Box has opened a channel, signing exclusive distributor Firewall Systems and its first direct partner Securix Australia, following over a year of mainly direct sales.
Byron Connolly Jun 4 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Computex Day 2 -- Pushing the pixels

Computex Day 2 -- Pushing the pixels

COMMENTARY: The second day of Computex for us was heavily focused on the world of graphics.
John Gillooly Jun 4 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun lays down IBM gauntlet with Fujitsu alliance

Sun lays down IBM gauntlet with Fujitsu alliance

Sun was full of braggadocio at its SunNetwork forum in Shanghai today, laying down a challenge to IBM in a sneak preview of offerings and announcing a newly extended alliance with Fujitsu including further developments around Solaris.
Fleur Doidge Jun 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
LAN Systems sues Alcatel over aged stock stoush

LAN Systems sues Alcatel over aged stock stoush

Distributor LAN Systems has outlined plans to take former official vendor partner Alcatel to court, alleging that Alcatel has been guilty of 'unfair business acts or practices' stemming from an initial scrap over US$1.19 million worth of aged stock.
Fleur Doidge Jun 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
The birth of the PCI-Express age

The birth of the PCI-Express age

COMMENTARY: Ah Computex. Here I am again for another year of the craziest show on earth. It may lack the slickness of shows like E3 and Comdex, but it is an experience like no other.
John Gillooly Jun 3 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sony updates VAIO and aims for handheld market

Sony updates VAIO and aims for handheld market

Sony has taken the next step into IT/AV convergence with the unveiling of several prototype multimedia products the vendor says will take its premium VAIO brand beyond the PC and into the hands of consumers – literally.
David Kidd , Sarah Stokely Jun 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Service providers to partner vendors in utility computing vision

Service providers to partner vendors in utility computing vision

Service providers and ISVs should be looking for ways to join with vendors to bring utility computing to market as the PC increasingly loses its place as the face of network computing, according to predictions made by Sun Microsystems.
Fleur Doidge Jun 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Progress enhances global and Aust partner program

Progress enhances global and Aust partner program

US-based Progress Software has enhanced its global partner program and promised to include its Australian channel in more marketing and support initiatives.
Fleur Doidge May 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
D-Link signs supply agreement with SkyNetGlobal

D-Link signs supply agreement with SkyNetGlobal

D-Link would be the exclusive supplier of networking hardware for SkyNetGlobal’s multi-dwelling unit (MDU) sites across Asia-Pacific, following an agreement between the companies.
Byron Connolly May 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Notebooks sales to large firms expected to fall: IDC

Notebooks sales to large firms expected to fall: IDC

Companies with 250 or more staff expect to spend less on notebooks in the next 12 months, a recent market report by IDC has found.
Fleur Doidge May 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Hitachi flags new digital toys for retail, AV channels

Hitachi flags new digital toys for retail, AV channels

Hitachi added LCD TVs and DVD recorders to its latest swag of digital home and entertainment hardware, but the IT channel won’t yet get a look-in.
Fleur Doidge May 28 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Acer to set up retail kiosks for partners

Acer to set up retail kiosks for partners

Acer Computer is deploying a series of kiosks via its retail partners, aimed at stealing some SMB thunder from white-box vendors and brands such as Dell and IBM.
Fleur Doidge May 27 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Cisco wants it all

Cisco wants it all

Cisco Systems, already networking's 800-pound gorilla, wants to get bigger and better, according to chief executive John Chambers.
Paul Kapustka May 26 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Symbio signs programmable switch deal

Symbio signs programmable switch deal

Telecommunications distributor Symbio Networks has signed up to sell a range of carrier-grade, programmable switches of a type previously unavailable in Australia.
Fleur Doidge May 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
DSL shipments up, prices down

DSL shipments up, prices down

Worldwide revenue from DSL customer premises equipment (CPE) fell 3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2003 to the first quarter of 2004.
Staff Writers May 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Retail networker DialTime wins Deloitte Fast 50

Retail networker DialTime wins Deloitte Fast 50

E-payment and billing network provider DialTime has been named by business consultancy Deloitte as the fastest-growing Australian technology company for 2004.
Staff Writers May 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Reseller training pays off for vendor

Reseller training pays off for vendor

Application traffic management vendor Packeteer has built up its channel support with several initiatives, including free training that has quadrupled the number of Packeteer-certified technicians employed by Australian resellers.
Fleur Doidge May 24 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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