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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
No time for yum cha as PC Fever spreads

No time for yum cha as PC Fever spreads

SMB-focused hardware and services reseller PC Fever has doubled its turnover year on year and expects to do so again this financial year. The West Ryde-based firm has more than tripled staff numbers through some tough economic times.
Fleur Doidge Jan 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
RIM, PalmSource record mixed results

RIM, PalmSource record mixed results

Research In Motion (RIM) and PalmSource have announced mixed financial results for the US quarter ending 29 November.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
Toshiba regains notebook lead, predicts top 2004

Toshiba regains notebook lead, predicts top 2004

Channel-dependant hardware vendor Toshiba has regained its lead in Australian notebook sales, with IDC figures placing its Information Systems Division at 21.6 percent market share last quarter.
Fleur Doidge Dec 23 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
CRN Interview: Janet Perna & Brett MacIntyre, IBM Software US

CRN Interview: Janet Perna & Brett MacIntyre, IBM Software US

Janet Perna, general manager of IBM Software's Data Management group, and Brett MacIntyre, vice-president of content management for IBM Software, spoke with CRN's US industry editor Barbara Darrow 18 December -- one day after IBM announced its acquisition of Green Pasture Software, a vendor of document management applications.
Barbara Darrow Dec 22 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
Dell unveils combo AC/DC laptop adapter

Dell unveils combo AC/DC laptop adapter

Dell has rolled out a new combo power adapter for its Latitude, Inspiron, and Precision line of portable PCs that jacks into traditional outlets as well as car and aeroplane power ports.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
Cellnet secures HP in NZ

Cellnet secures HP in NZ

Cellnet Group’s IT Wholesale division has expanded in New Zealand, signing a distribution contract for HP consumable products and will tap into a potential NZ$100 million market.
Staff Writers Dec 17 2003, 12:00AM Hardware
Global PC shipments higher than expected

Global PC shipments higher than expected

Worldwide shipments of PCs are expected to increase by 15.3 percent in the fourth quarter, driven by lower prices and strong demand among consumers, a market research firm said.
Antone Gonsalves Dec 16 2003, 12:00AM Hardware

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