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Microsoft announces fresh game development platform

Microsoft announces fresh game development platform

In an unexpected revelation that casts doubts on the future of Microsoft DirectX, Microsoft has announced a new gaming software-development platform dubbed XNA.
Paul Thurrott Mar 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
MapInfo spruiks Australian partners

MapInfo spruiks Australian partners

US location intelligence software vendor MapInfo is holding partner showcases as part of its Australian user forums from 30 March to 12 May.
Staff Writers Mar 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Melbourne IT buys Cogent

Melbourne IT buys Cogent

Domain name seller, Melbourne IT, has agreed to pay $4.5 million for Cogent IPC, a European firm which manages brand protection and control of famous brands on the Internet.
Staff Writers Mar 19 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft revamps partner program

Microsoft revamps partner program

Microsoft has officially launched a new partner program regime, a simpler framework that groups partners into categories and differentiates them based on their specific areas of expertise.
Byron Connolly Mar 18 2004, 12:00AM Software
ACCC concern over Oracle’s proposed PeopleSoft acquisition

ACCC concern over Oracle’s proposed PeopleSoft acquisition

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has expressed concern over Oracle’s proposed acquisition of PeopleSoft.
Staff Writers Mar 18 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft cuddles up to ISVs

Microsoft cuddles up to ISVs

Microsoft Australia this week unveiled two new programs designed to help ISVs make money from software they had developed on the software giant’s platforms and hone their business skills.
Byron Connolly Mar 17 2004, 12:00AM Software
IBM, Novell shortlisted for Vic’s Rosetta project

IBM, Novell shortlisted for Vic’s Rosetta project

IBM and Novell have been shortlisted for Victorian Government's "Project Rosetta" unified directories initiative.
Staff Writers Mar 17 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft preps MOM, SMS and ADS updates for Virtual Server

Microsoft preps MOM, SMS and ADS updates for Virtual Server

In spite of a significant delay in its release, Microsoft this week will tout its forthcoming Virtual Server 2004 as a key deliverable of its Dynamic Systems Initiative and plans to enable its existing management servers to manage virtual machines.
Paula Rooney Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
Oracle socked with double whammy on PeopleSoft bid

Oracle socked with double whammy on PeopleSoft bid

Oracle has received two thumbs down in its hostile bid for rival PeopleSoft, one from the European Commission and the other from a shareholder advisory service.
Staff Writers Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
PBA inks agreement with OzEmail

PBA inks agreement with OzEmail

Personal Broadband Australia (PBA) and Australian ISP OzEmail have signed a wholesale distribution agreement that would see OzEmail sell its wireless iBurst service.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

An ISV partner has attacked critics of Microsoft CRM, arguing that long-standing CRM vendor FrontRange is not qualified to assess the new application.
Fleur Doidge Mar 15 2004, 12:00AM Software
Systems Union acquires MIS AG Australia

Systems Union acquires MIS AG Australia

The Australian subsidiary of global financial and business management software provider Systems Union has purchased business intelligence (BI) software provider MIS AG Australia.
Byron Connolly Mar 10 2004, 12:00AM Software
Regional ISV bags $2M schools deal

Regional ISV bags $2M schools deal

A small Coffs Harbour ISV which builds software for the online education market has secured a three year, $2M contract with the NSW Department of Education to provide its Learning Management System (LMS) to 130 TAFE campuses and 2200 schools.
Byron Connolly Mar 9 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft CRM 'appalling': FrontRange

Microsoft CRM 'appalling': FrontRange

Channel partners have queried the functionality and usability of the software giant’s CRM application with one partner calling the product ‘appalling’ when compared to its competitors.
Fleur Doidge Mar 9 2004, 12:00AM Software
SCO sues AutoZone, DaimlerChrysler

SCO sues AutoZone, DaimlerChrysler

The SCO Group Wednesday launched copyright infringement and contractual violation claims against two Linux end users - AutoZone and DaimlerChrysler -- but the strength of those allegations remains unclear.
Paula Rooney Mar 4 2004, 12:00AM Software
Pixel picks up the Panda

Pixel picks up the Panda

Distributor Pixel Productions has cut a new distribution agreement with security and anti-virus developer Panda Software.
Staff Writers Mar 4 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft XP reloaded may debut before Longhorn

Microsoft XP reloaded may debut before Longhorn

Microsoft plans to release significant enhancements to Windows XP after Service Pack 2 and before Longhorn as part of a project known as Windows XP Reloaded.
Paula Rooney Mar 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
Feds set out to sink Oracle’s PeopleSoft bid

Feds set out to sink Oracle’s PeopleSoft bid

Larry Ellison faces his biggest opponent yet: The US federal government.
Barbara Darrow Mar 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
Channel to vendors: We need you

Channel to vendors: We need you

Most resellers and integrators want vendors to assist in the sales process when creating a business case for customers and chasing big deals, according to exclusive research conducted by Channel Enablers in conjunction with CRN.
Byron Connolly Mar 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
QAS drives NSW, QLD accounts harder

QAS drives NSW, QLD accounts harder

Address management software vendor QAS has appointed a new account manager with a view to growing its northern channel.
Staff Writers Mar 1 2004, 12:00AM Software

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