Poll archive
08 Sep 2008
Is it a good move for Samsung to buy SanDisk?
Yes, it’s an ideal fit
52%
No, it’s a poor move
13%
There are better options for Samsung
20%
The deal won’t get completed
15%
Total votes: 181
25 Aug 2008
Do you prefer your vendor partners to have local R&D capabilities?
Yes
64%
No
5%
It makes no difference
31%
Total votes: 75
11 Aug 2008
Who is your preferred virtualisation vendor?
VMware
51%
Citrix
12%
Microsoft
19%
Oracle
4%
Red Hat
4%
Other
11%
Total votes: 170
28 Jul 2008
Do you get enough support from your distributor?
Yes
41%
No
32%
Not on a regular basis
27%
Total votes: 63
14 Jul 2008
Is the skills shortage affecting your business?
Yes, hugely
48%
Only slightly
26%
Not at all
26%
Total votes: 100
30 Jun 2008
Are Australian businesses keen to adopt emerging technologies?
Yes, definitely
36%
They take some persuading
49%
Not really
16%
Total votes: 109
16 Jun 2008
Do you have a marketing plan?
Yes
43%
No
27%
We are working on one
29%
Total votes: 51
02 Jun 2008
Do you target specific vertical markets?
Yes, several verticals
46%
Yes, one or two verticals
29%
No, we are horizontally focused
26%
Total votes: 35
19 May 2008
What does the future hold for AMD?
It will bounce back soon
26%
It will recover in time
37%
It is on the way out
36%
Total votes: 102
05 May 2008
Was Microsoft right to withdraw from the Yahoo deal?
Yes
63%
No
11%
We will know in time
26%
Total votes: 82
21 Apr 2008
Are end-users still buying Windows XP?
Yes
81%
In time they will move to Vista
13%
No, all new sales are Vista
6%
Total votes: 229
04 Apr 2008
Can Facebook really be used as a tool by resellers?
Most definitely
21%
For certain things
32%
Not at all
48%
Total votes: 136
25 Mar 2008
Would you consider using Open Source technology?
We already do
68%
We’re considering it
20%
No
12%
Total votes: 75
10 Mar 2008
Are you planning to attend CeBIT Australia?
Yes
31%
No
62%
Maybe
8%
Total votes: 65
26 Feb 2008
How important are Green issues to the reseller community?
Very important
31%
Becoming more vital
42%
Not relevant at all
27%
Total votes: 74
11 Feb 2008
Do you sell to the SMB space?
Yes, it is our sole focus
36%
Yes, it is part of our business
49%
No, we only do higher-end
15%
Total votes: 59
29 Jan 2008
How important is an online presence for resellers?
Important, but not vital
14%
An essential component
78%
Other means are more effective
8%
Total votes: 77
14 Jan 2008
Do you think the forecasted interest rate increases will affect your business?
Yes, definitely
65%
No
25%
It’s not a consideration
10%
Total votes: 60
03 Dec 2007
Will Labor be able to deliver on its broadband promises?
Yes
16%
Yes, but it will take longer than expected
28%
It will fall short of its promises
55%
Total votes: 264
19 Nov 2007
Will managed services become an essential part of resellers’ portfolio?
Definitely
68%
To a certain extent
8%
Maybe in time
12%
Not at all
12%
Total votes: 40
