Networking
Blue Coat offers US$268M for Packeteer
WAN optimisation vendor Blue Coat Systems has signed a definitive agreement with Packeteer, under which Blue Coat will acquire the WAN application vendor for US$7.10 per share in cash, or approximately US$268 million. The acquisition is expected to combine the channel operations of both organisations.
Apr 22 2008, 2:12PM
Collaboration
Polycom steps up its presence in A/NZ
Unified collaborations vendor Polycom has relocated its Australia New Zealand headquarters to larger premises in North Sydney to accommodate rapid headcount growth and establish a Customer Experience Centre showcasing its products.
Apr 22 2008, 1:50PM
Collaboration
Following the European lead in regulating the footprint of IT
Despite an absence of defined regulations in Australia akin to EU standards such as the Restriction on Hazardous Substances [RoHS] or the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment [WEEE], vendors are being compelled to adopt eco-friendly practices if they are to compete in the global market.
Apr 22 2008, 7:12AM
Collaboration
Opinion: CDMA shutdown FAQ
It’s come to our attention that there are lots of people using the old CDMA mobile phone network who just don’t get it when it comes to the shutdown of the service and the subsequent switch to the NextG network. To help them get it, we’ve compiled this FAQ based on the questions we’ve been sent on the subject by concerned readers along with a few comments from the local kindergarten.
Apr 21 2008, 12:26PM
Collaboration
Cisco launches Nexus 5000
Revealing the next phase of the ‘data centre transformation,’ Cisco has announced it will launch the Nexus 5000 switching program. CRN's managing editor Helen Frost chats with Edison Peres, vice president Worldwide Channels, Cisco about the program at the Cisco Partner Summit.
Apr 20 2008, 9:12AM
Collaboration
Emerson cools down the data centre
Resellers looking to leverage Green data centre initiatives stand to gain when Emerson Network Power launches an efficient precision air cooler for data centres and computer rooms next week. According to Emerson, the new Liebert PEX cooler features 30 percent more cooling power per square metre than other industry-standard coolers.
Apr 18 2008, 1:55PM
Collaboration
Cisco enters next phase of strategy in China
The ‘Middle Kingdom’ is set to get a networking makeover from US-based networking vendor Cisco Systems. The vendor has announced the next phase of its corporate strategy for China, marked by new public-private collaborative programs within the country that delivers upon its US $16 billion multi-year innovation and sustainability initiative first announced in November 2007. The company will also expand its organisational and leadership focus for the country.
Apr 18 2008, 12:15PM
Collaboration
Video Ezy goes with Irish telco for electronic platform
Video Ezy, one of Australia’s largest movie rental franchises, has selected Ireland’s DigiSoft.tv’s IPTV delivery platform and set top box middleware to enable the delivery of the Video Ezy Electronic Video Rental service, which will be rolled out in Video Ezy and Blockbuster stores in A/NZ.
Apr 15 2008, 2:20PM
Collaboration
Brennan cashes up mid-market for IT spend
Australian IT and telecommunications mid-market service provider – Brennan – has launched ‘Brennan Finance’. The new arm of the company will offer customers a complete range of finance options to assist mid-market businesses access to the latest software and hardware technologies.
Apr 15 2008, 2:09PM
Collaboration
IT provider speaks out against National Secondary School Computer Fund criteria
With round one of applications now closed for the $1 billion National Secondary School Computer Fund, educational computing provider Computelec is raising concerns of whether some schools are equipped with sufficient support facilities or internal resources to meet the Rudd Government’s application criteria.
Apr 12 2008, 6:26AM
Collaboration
Netspace Networks complains to ACCC about Telstra
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently received notification of a telecommunications access dispute – under Part XIC of the Trade Practices Act 1974 – brought on by Netspace Networks Pty Ltd against Telstra.
Apr 11 2008, 3:17PM
Collaboration
