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Harvey Norman bundles free hotspot access with notebooks

Harvey Norman bundles free hotspot access with notebooks

Mass market retailer Harvey Norman has started selling all its Intel Centrino-bundled notebooks with five free hours of SkyNetGlobal wi-fi access.
Staff Writers Feb 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Mitsubishi announces upcoming name change

Mitsubishi announces upcoming name change

Mitsubishi Electric Australia has announced a name change to its IT product portfolio. The original four divisions, currently known as Diamond View, Diamond Voice, Diamond Data and Touch will now fall under the same banner, Diamond Digital.
Staff Writers , David Kidd Jan 29 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Toshiba marketing veteran defects to BenQ

Toshiba marketing veteran defects to BenQ

Long-standing Toshiba Australia marketing man Laurie White has defected to fledgling laptop player BenQ as notebook business unit manager.
Byron Connolly Jan 28 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Acer sees scarlet with Ferrari notebooks

Acer sees scarlet with Ferrari notebooks

Acer has partnered Italian sportscar maestro Ferrari to produce a bright red notebook, all dollied up with rearing black stallion logos and an optional bright red mouse.
Fleur Doidge Jan 23 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IBM serves up on-demand plans

IBM serves up on-demand plans

IBM is hoping that a new demand-driven system being showcased at the Australian Open will be the key to increased sales of its enterprise products in the local market.
Angus Kidman Jan 23 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
HP signs DICOM for new scanners

HP signs DICOM for new scanners

HP has signed electronic data capture specialist DICOM Australia to exclusively distribute two new scanners what the latter claimed would be part of a stronger push into Australian SMBs.
Staff Writers , Staff Writers Jan 20 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Ipex ousts Telstra in transport deal

Ipex ousts Telstra in transport deal

Ipex has won a $17 million Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services hardware and services contract from Telstra.
Fleur Doidge Jan 20 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IBM: IT industry ready for next growth cycle

IBM: IT industry ready for next growth cycle

IBM's strong fourth-quarter earnings and revenue prompted the vendor to declare that the IT recession is over and that the industry is poised for a new growth cycle.
Craig Zarley Jan 16 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Acer guarantees zero-fault screens

Acer guarantees zero-fault screens

Acer has announced a new zero-fault tolerance guarantee, which will replace any LCD screen or notebook containing faulty pixels.
Staff Writers , a Staff Writer Jan 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Update: Intel CPUs, channel sales at record highs

Update: Intel CPUs, channel sales at record highs

Intel's channel sales and unit shipments hit an all-time high during the fourth quarter of 2003, and sales of its mobile and server processors went through the roof, showing 45 percent and 82 percent growth, respectively, company executives said in a conference call with financial analysts.
Edward F. Moltzen Jan 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Lundy critical on government purchasing model

Lundy critical on government purchasing model

When it came to ICT purchasing decisions, smart buyers were desperately needed within government, said Kate Lundy, Shadow Minister for IT.
Siobhan Chapman Jan 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Notebooks a close race for 2004

Notebooks a close race for 2004

HP maintains it can consolidate its second-quarter notebook sales lead -- gained last year for the first time in nine years -- despite Toshiba’s win in the third quarter.
Fleur Doidge Jan 12 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dell wants US$60B by 2006

Dell wants US$60B by 2006

As Dell prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, founder and CEO Michael Dell doesn't see his company slowing anytime soon.
Larry Greenemeier Jan 9 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Long fight ahead on Sybiz copyright stoush

Long fight ahead on Sybiz copyright stoush

Adelaide-based accounting software vendor Sybiz has taken a local rival to the Federal Court over an alleged copyright infringement by an ex-employee, in a case that could be drawn out until 2005.
Fleur Doidge Jan 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Intel appoints new local boss

Intel appoints new local boss

Intel has promoted Australia and New Zealand sales manager Philip Cronin to general manager for Intel in Australasia, replacing David Bolt in the country manager role.
Staff Writers Jan 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Jobs: 2004 will be a ‘Great Mac Year’

Jobs: 2004 will be a ‘Great Mac Year’

With the 20th anniversary this month of the original Macintosh approaching, Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs told MacWorld Expo attendees in San Francisco this week that 2004 would be a ‘great Mac year.’
Aaron Ricadela Jan 7 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dell enters retail market in New Zealand

Dell enters retail market in New Zealand

Dell Computer has initiated a pilot project selling its low-end Dimension 2400 PCs at New Zealand retailer The Warehouse.
Byron Connolly Jan 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IDC predicts rise in semiconductor sales

IDC predicts rise in semiconductor sales

Fueled largely by a surge in demand for mobile phones and PCs, the worldwide semiconductor market will rise 18 percent in 2004, International Data Corporation (IDC) has said.
Staff Writers Jan 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Home networking ripe for change

Home networking ripe for change

PC makers such as Dell and HP stand to gain most from a trend to home networking, a US survey has suggested.
Staff Writers Jan 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Redflex traffic up in US

Redflex traffic up in US

Melbourne-based digital camera maker Redflex Traffic Systems has signed six new US contracts for red light cameras worth a total $35.8 million -- the company’s largest ever deal.
Staff Writers Jan 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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