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eShop on eCorner hopes to turn epages

eShop on eCorner hopes to turn epages

Sydney-based epages distributor eCorner has signed up eShop, a new hosting company specifically formed to help push e-commerce platform epages to Australian SMBs.
Staff Writers Jul 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
Java creator weighs in on open source debate

Java creator weighs in on open source debate

As Java industry leaders prepare to debate at JavaOne 2004 whether Java's stewardship might be better in the open-source community than with Sun Microsystems, the technology's creator James Gosling weighed in on why he thinks open-sourcing Java remains a tricky issue.
Elizabeth Montalbano Jul 2 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sun sheds light on open source Solaris

Sun sheds light on open source Solaris

Sun Microsystems' top software executive shed new light on Sun's plans to open-source its Solaris operating system, but the vendor's ultimate strategy to release the source code for its proprietary Unix-based OS remains far from clear.
Elizabeth Montalbano Jun 29 2004, 12:00AM Software
Vic VAD takes on MIT support role post-IBM

Vic VAD takes on MIT support role post-IBM

Victorian VAD Meier Business Systems has snapped up a chance to become the premier provider of support for Management Information Tools (MIT) across Australia, New Zealand and south Asia.
Fleur Doidge Jun 28 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Feds to crack down on market power abuse

Feds to crack down on market power abuse

Resellers have welcomed the Federal Treasurer’s announcement of a major package of reforms to the Trade Practices Act, a move aimed at helping smaller businesses fight anti-competitive behaviour by bigger companies.
Fleur Doidge Jun 25 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Lan 1 spreads word on Iomega

Lan 1 spreads word on Iomega

Niche VAD LAN 1 has been busy travelling Australia to promote Iomega Rev Drive to its resellers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Staff Writers Jun 23 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
The nightmare on integration street

The nightmare on integration street

Business integration costs - including IT integration - are now the fastest growing spend for all types of businesses, IDC Australia boss Chris Fell told attendees at IDC’s inaugural forum on the topic today.
Fleur Doidge Jun 22 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Wireless set-top box on the way

Wireless set-top box on the way

Adelaide-based Zensonic - a spin-off from distributor PC Range - is gearing up to market an Australian-designed wireless home media player to the world.
Byron Connolly Jun 21 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
MAX-SI takes on Red Hat

MAX-SI takes on Red Hat

Brisbane-based system integrator MAX-SI has stepped up its Linux software practice signing on to be a Red Hat business partner.
Staff Writers Jun 18 2004, 12:00AM Software
Sydney Mac support centre back on track

Sydney Mac support centre back on track

AppleCentre Taylor Square chief Ben Morgan has claimed his Mac support centre launch is set for the end of June, after reshuffling renovations to cut short an expected delay until 1 August.
Fleur Doidge Jun 11 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Hyro converges on wireless broadband, multimedia

Hyro converges on wireless broadband, multimedia

ASX-listed IT and professional services provider Hyro has set up a wireless broadband and broadcast division harnessing resellers and developers to tackle the emerging market for converged digital communications.
Fleur Doidge May 25 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Corporates keep mum on cybercrime

Corporates keep mum on cybercrime

Less companies are reporting computer crime to law enforcement authorities, but cyber feds are not worried.
Siobhan Chapman May 24 2004, 12:00AM Security
New allegations arise on Hyundai hijacking

New allegations arise on Hyundai hijacking

A spate of Hyundai computer thefts - including a break-in and a truck hijacking - has sent accusations flying in all directions in Australia's Hyundai channel.
Fleur Doidge Apr 8 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Tech jobs on the up?

Tech jobs on the up?

2004 will see Australian companies hiring more IT professionals, according to one recruitment firm.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 31 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Jobs on the horizon?

Jobs on the horizon?

Employment in the IT sector is slowly improving, but people may be critically under-skilled, according to Eddie Liu, manager of IT recruitment at Robert Walters.
Nirmal Chandrasena Mar 23 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
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
Microsoft won’t compete with telcos on applications

Microsoft won’t compete with telcos on applications

Microsoft has claimed it has no plans to compete with telecommunications carriers and providers, despite predictions made in February by IDC.
Fleur Doidge Mar 11 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Distributors hone in on the home

Distributors hone in on the home

For some of Australia's IT distributors, the digital home market represents the next strategic area of growth.
Staff Writers Mar 11 2004, 12:00AM Strategy
Microsoft on security and code leak

Microsoft on security and code leak

Microsoft has talked up its new security initiatives and products, including its bounty initiative, yet executives in Sydney today admitted the recent code leak showed the company’s own system was ‘brittle’.
Siobhan Chapman Mar 3 2004, 12:00AM Security
Optima signals further growth on profit turnaround

Optima signals further growth on profit turnaround

Box-builder Optima plans to expand to Australia’s west coast on the back of a profit turnaround for the half year to 31 December 2003.
Staff Writers Mar 1 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration

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