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IBM’s Linux lab in ACT to grow

IBM’s Linux lab in ACT to grow

To meet expected demand for open source software, IBM Australia has announced plans to double the size of its Canberra-based Linux development lab.
Staff Writers Apr 30 2004, 12:00AM Software
Dell to open direct stores [UPDATED]

Dell to open direct stores [UPDATED]

Direct seller Dell Computer Australia has announced plans to open a series of direct stores, or ‘multi-media kiosks’, placed in major shopping centres around Sydney and manned by Dell staff.
Byron Connolly , Nirmal Chandrasena Apr 29 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sony extends notebook range to IT channel

Sony extends notebook range to IT channel

Sony is pushing beyond its retailer comfort zone with its Vaio notebooks, extending long-term relationships with three distributors to net sales in uncharted PC channel waters.
Fleur Doidge Apr 29 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Thatcher defects to Auto-I.T.

Thatcher defects to Auto-I.T.

Former Channel Enablers’ director Peter Thatcher has taken a job at Australian ERP software developer Auto-I.T.
Byron Connolly Apr 28 2004, 12:00AM Data centre
Network Associates sells Sniffer, changes name to McAfee

Network Associates sells Sniffer, changes name to McAfee

Network Associates said it is selling its unprofitable Sniffer network management and analysis product line as part of a sudden restructuring and is changing its name to McAfee.
Steven Burke , Byron Connolly Apr 23 2004, 12:00AM Security
Webjet sub-licenses .NET services platform to Harvey World Travel

Webjet sub-licenses .NET services platform to Harvey World Travel

Travel services aggregator Webjet has licensed its internet-based platform to travel agent Harvey World Travel in a deal tipped to help Webjet fund further development of its .NET-based aggregation platform.
Staff Writers Apr 20 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
ChannelWorx to push Trend Micro anti-virus box

ChannelWorx to push Trend Micro anti-virus box

IP communications and networking distributor ChannelWorx has added anti-virus specialist Trend Micro to its stable of vendors in a bid to fill out its security offering.
Fleur Doidge Apr 16 2004, 12:00AM Security
Froggy director goes to gaol

Froggy director goes to gaol

Director of the failed Froggy Group, Karl Suleman, has been sentenced to 21 months’ gaol and won’t be up for parole for a year.
Staff Writers Apr 15 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
It’s official: Telstra to snap up KAZ

It’s official: Telstra to snap up KAZ

Telstra has announced plans to acquire 100 percent of KAZ Group, in a deal that values the Australian outsourcing and IT services company at $333 million.
Staff Writers Apr 7 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Yankee group disputes Linux' claim to lower cost

Yankee group disputes Linux' claim to lower cost

Linux is not the low-cost alternative to Unix and Windows that many of the open-source operating system's proponents claim it is, a research firm said this week.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
Aussie subsidiary sells mobile phone games to China

Aussie subsidiary sells mobile phone games to China

Games software vendor TelcoGames Australia has cut a deal with Telstra-owned carrier Hong Kong CSL to supply Java-based mobile phone games to its client base.
Fleur Doidge Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Printer sales to keep falling: IDC

Printer sales to keep falling: IDC

Printer sales in Australia fell 12 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 to 390,000 units, and are expected to fall another 13 percent for the full year 2004, IDC said.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
LG to reduce distributors, signs Altech

LG to reduce distributors, signs Altech

LG Electronics is undertaking a review of its distribution channel with plans to reduce the number of distributors moving its IT product portfolio.
Byron Connolly Apr 1 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Gartner analysts: Be prepared to take advantage of wireless

Gartner analysts: Be prepared to take advantage of wireless

Several Gartner analysts took the stage at the annual Gartner Symposium ITxpo conference, held in San Diego this week, touting the dramatic changes expected in the near future as the world becomes more and more connected through wireless technology.
Joseph F. Kovar Mar 31 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
MYOB to merge with Solution 6 in $233m deal

MYOB to merge with Solution 6 in $233m deal

Business software maker MYOB has agreed to merge with Solution 6 in a deal worth around $233 million.
Staff Writers Mar 29 2004, 12:00AM Software
ACCC calls for telcos to reduce mobile termination charges

ACCC calls for telcos to reduce mobile termination charges

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a preliminary decision arguing that current mobile termination charges are too high.
Vivienne Fisher Mar 26 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Opinion: Push to talk being pushed in wrong direction?

Opinion: Push to talk being pushed in wrong direction?

Opinion: PC Authority was recently given a demonstration of ‘Push to Talk’ -- new mobile phone technology -- by Telstra.
Darren Ellis Mar 24 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
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
Security ISVs partner to tackle global market

Security ISVs partner to tackle global market

Perth ISV WebSpy and Canberra confrere ContentKeeper Technologies are tackling the world market together, signing an OEM deal that bundles web-reporting and filtering software with joint marketing initiatives.
Fleur Doidge Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM Security
CSC abandons $150m reseller group sale to NetOptions

CSC abandons $150m reseller group sale to NetOptions

Consultancy and system integrator CSC has declined Australian rival NetOptions' offer to buy the former's reseller group after several months of negotiations.
Fleur Doidge Mar 10 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration

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