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Asia-Pacific sales boost AMD

Asia-Pacific sales boost AMD

Strong Asia-Pacific sales have helped drive Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to better than expected results for its US first quarter.
Steven Burke Apr 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Fast iPod sales fuel Apple

Fast iPod sales fuel Apple

Powered by skyrocketing sales of its iPod handheld music player, Apple this week reported a 29 percent year-over-year revenue gain and a profit of 12 US cents per share for its fiscal 2004 second quarter, beating Wall Street's earnings forecast by two US cents.
Russell Redman Apr 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Apple a day keeps outsourcing away

Apple a day keeps outsourcing away

Sydney reseller AppleCentre Taylor Square is aiming squarely at the support demon that bedevils IT sales, beefing up customer service with a new training centre and customer lounge adjoining its main store.
Fleur Doidge Apr 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
RFID hype off the scale, says reseller

RFID hype off the scale, says reseller

Despite market hype around Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), one new mobile applications reseller has argued large scale, mainstream deployments are years away.
Fleur Doidge Apr 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
New allegations arise on Hyundai hijacking

New allegations arise on Hyundai hijacking

A spate of Hyundai computer thefts - including a break-in and a truck hijacking - has sent accusations flying in all directions in Australia's Hyundai channel.
Fleur Doidge Apr 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Computer Disposals ceases trading

Computer Disposals ceases trading

Reseller Computer Disposals has ceased trading due to costs associated with an ongoing legal battle with direct seller Dell Computer.
Byron Connolly Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Mid-day approaches for Sun as partners gather

Mid-day approaches for Sun as partners gather

Sun is shoring up its reseller ramparts to take on the mid-market, aiming to sign 100 volume system partners by Christmas and building a dedicated sales team for that sector.
Fleur Doidge Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Intel, AMD 64-bit chips compatible....almost

Intel, AMD 64-bit chips compatible....almost

Although the 64-bit x86 architectures from AMD and Intel are almost identical, in some cases programs written for one chipset may not run properly on the other, according to a report issued by a research firm.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun, Microsoft pact viewed as 'Unholy Alliance'

Sun, Microsoft pact viewed as 'Unholy Alliance'

Microsoft and Sun redrew the battle lines in the computing world last week, with news of a 10-year pact designed to better integrate the leading proprietary Unix and Windows platforms and unifying the rivals against a common enemy--IBM and Linux.
Paula Rooney , Barbara Darrow Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Printer sales to keep falling: IDC

Printer sales to keep falling: IDC

Printer sales in Australia fell 12 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 to 390,000 units, and are expected to fall another 13 percent for the full year 2004, IDC said.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Brisbane Byte Power launches Hong Kong HP deal

Brisbane Byte Power launches Hong Kong HP deal

Brisbane reseller Byte Power has agreed to on-sell HP product in Hong Kong via its local subsidiary.
Fleur Doidge Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dynamic grey-marketing not fair: rival

Dynamic grey-marketing not fair: rival

A rival printer consumables distributor has hit out at Dynamic Supplies' pro-grey-marketing stance, alleging that its cheap parallel imports have spoiled the market for smaller companies.
Fleur Doidge Apr 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
ComputerLand takes Acer in Tasmania

ComputerLand takes Acer in Tasmania

Reseller and managed services provider ComputerLand Tasmania has added Acer in a bid to diversify its hardware vendor base.
Fleur Doidge Apr 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
LG to reduce distributors, signs Altech

LG to reduce distributors, signs Altech

LG Electronics is undertaking a review of its distribution channel with plans to reduce the number of distributors moving its IT product portfolio.
Byron Connolly Apr 1 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Citrix sheds 40 resellers, citing poor returns

Citrix sheds 40 resellers, citing poor returns

Software vendor Citrix has been shaking up its channel, culling 20 percent of its 200 Australia-based partners and introducing a raft of other changes.
Fleur Doidge Mar 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Xbox drops prices, undercuts PS2

Xbox drops prices, undercuts PS2

Microsoft Xbox is cutting the recommended retail price of its gaming console from $299 to $249 -- undercutting main rival PlayStation 2 by about $50.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Memory price hike hits channel

Memory price hike hits channel

The local channel is reporting massive increases in DDR memory prices due to demand outstripping supply.
Nirmal Chandrasena Mar 30 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Apple mini iPod delayed until July

Apple mini iPod delayed until July

Apple won’t make its mini iPods available globally until July, due to stronger than expected US sales.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Elite business arm in administration

Elite business arm in administration

The PC assembly and IT distribution arm of Elite Industries is in administration, citing ongoing problems with faulty components as the main reason for its troubles.
Byron Connolly Mar 24 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Fuji-Xerox Printers claims credit card success

Fuji-Xerox Printers claims credit card success

Just six months after launch, Fuji-Xerox Printers has attracted just over 300 channel sales staff to its Mastercard sales promotion, which entitles members to a credit card loaded with cash for each printer they sell.
Byron Connolly Mar 24 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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