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An orchestrated approach

An orchestrated approach

Concerto Software has acquired Rockwell First Point Contact, claiming the move will expand its global reach in the contact centre solution space.
Claire Doble Sep 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
JPMorgan chase cancels US$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM

JPMorgan chase cancels US$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM

The inexorable march of outsourcing took an abrupt about face yesterday, when JPMorgan Chase bank cancelled its US$5 billion outsourcing deal with IBM and said it would take back the 4000 employees working at IBM on the bank's IT programs.
W. David Gardner Sep 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
OSIA calls for WINE

OSIA calls for WINE

Industry body Open Source Industry Australia (OSIA) has called on PC manufacturers to contribute to the completion of WINE, an open source re-implementation of the Windows API that would allow Linux to run most Windows applications and deliver higher margins to PC vendors.
Staff Writers Sep 14 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun, Microsoft to reveal interoperability plans

Sun, Microsoft to reveal interoperability plans

Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have rescheduled the phase one rollout of their interoperability pact to October as the companies weigh additional areas of co-operation.
Paula Rooney Sep 14 2004, 12:00AM Software
Domain Names Australia loses appeal

Domain Names Australia loses appeal

An Australian domain-name company has lost its appeal to the Full Federal Court.
Ty Pendlebury Sep 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Net Return in reseller recruitment drive

Net Return in reseller recruitment drive

Net Return -- the exclusive distributor for web-based application software NetSuite -- wants resellers, and has hired Brad Lencken as its new Sydney-based channel manager to drive partner sales.
Byron Connolly Sep 9 2004, 12:00AM Software
Distributor targets demand for low-cost thin client conversion

Distributor targets demand for low-cost thin client conversion

A new distributor plans to take advantage of an explosion of interest in customisable thin client offerings, signing up to sell New Zealand vendor Asterisk’s hybrid thin client Linux workstations and fat-to-thin conversion devices.
Fleur Doidge Sep 7 2004, 12:00AM Software
The new business rules

The new business rules

Services-oriented architectures are the next big thing in enterprise software. To lead the charge solution providers must develop a deeper than ever understanding of their customers’ business processes
Staff Writers Sep 7 2004, 12:00AM Software
SCO puts cap on legal costs, moves to protect shareholders

SCO puts cap on legal costs, moves to protect shareholders

As the high cost of litigation takes its toll, The SCO Group has instituted a US$31 million cap on legal fees to be spent over the duration of its pending legal action and has enacted a shareholder rights plan to protect investors from any hostile takeover attempt.
Paula Rooney Sep 2 2004, 12:00AM Software
Lotus to integrate Domino with Workplace

Lotus to integrate Domino with Workplace

IBM's Lotus Software group has taken steps to reassure partners and customers that Workplace or no Workplace, Notes/Domino is here to stay.
Barbara Darrow Sep 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
New system won't jade Swinburne students

New system won't jade Swinburne students

Victoria's Swinburne University of Technology will roll out a new student management system over the next 18 months, in a multimillion dollar project with New Zealand's Jade Software Corporation.
Clare Doble Sep 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
Thirteen lucky number at Microsoft partner fest

Thirteen lucky number at Microsoft partner fest

Thirteen lucky partners came away with gongs from Microsoft's annual Australia and New Zealand partner conference on 23 to 25 August.
Staff Writers Aug 27 2004, 12:00AM Software
Conflicting interests

Conflicting interests

Have you taken sides in the open source wars?
Staff Writers Aug 26 2004, 12:00AM Software
Don't forget the intangibles when comparing platforms

Don't forget the intangibles when comparing platforms

While most open source applications are available as a free download, many resellers choose to buy commercial versions of open source products for access to support, media and documentation.
Staff Writers Aug 26 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft feeling open source heat

Microsoft feeling open source heat

Microsoft and its partners must do a better job promoting the software giant's latest platforms and teaching customers how technology can help them, Microsoft Australia boss Steve Vamos told hundreds of attendees at its partner conference in Queensland.
Byron Connolly Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
Oxygen on high at Sydney opening

Oxygen on high at Sydney opening

A New Zealand-based SAP reseller has set up shop in Sydney after experiencing strong growth in its chosen Australian entry point of Melbourne.
Fleur Doidge Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
Actuate-Eclipse union to shed light on business reporting

Actuate-Eclipse union to shed light on business reporting

Business intelligence software vendor Actuate has teamed up with the Eclipse Foundation on a project to build an open source business reporting tool.
Elizabeth Montalbano Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
PeopleSoft plans Rapid Start for SMBs

PeopleSoft plans Rapid Start for SMBs

PeopleSoft is targeting SMBs with a new 'rapid start' product unveiled at its regional conference today.
Siobhan Chapman Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft offers more ways to block SP2 updates

Microsoft offers more ways to block SP2 updates

Microsoft has offered yet another way for businesses to block the automatic update of Windows XP to the big-deal Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2004, 12:00AM Software
Workshare scrubs Office of embarrassing data

Workshare scrubs Office of embarrassing data

US software vendor Workshare has unveiled an edition of its metadata-scrubbing software with much broader applicability.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2004, 12:00AM Software

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