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Fujitsu swings to H1 profit on software services

Fujitsu swings to H1 profit on software services

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Fujitsu said on Thursday it swung to a profit in the first half, buoyed by its software services business and strong telecoms-related demand, but it stood by its full-year outlook.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2005, 1:00PM Hardware
Microsoft rebrands, relaunches Great Plains, CRM

Microsoft rebrands, relaunches Great Plains, CRM

Microsoft has rebranded and relaunched its Microsoft Business Solutions range under a different name the vendor believes will give partners a marketing edge.
Fleur Doidge Oct 26 2005, 11:30AM Software
TalkNet launches South Africa network

TalkNet launches South Africa network

Australian VoIP provider TalkNet has set up a successful operation in South Africa that its director says will serve as a springboard into telecommunications-starved African nations.
Fleur Doidge Oct 21 2005, 2:48PM Collaboration
SAP ups 2005 target after forecast-beating Q3

SAP ups 2005 target after forecast-beating Q3

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German software maker SAP raised its full-year outlook on Thursday after third-quarter licence sales grew by a forecast-beating 20 percent, extending SAP's lead over arch-rival Oracle.
Georgina Prodhan Oct 21 2005, 12:30PM Software
Cisco to invest US$1.1 bln in India, triple staff

Cisco to invest US$1.1 bln in India, triple staff

Cisco Systems, the world's largest internet equipment maker, plans to invest US$1.1 billion in India over the next three years, marking its largest investment outside the United States.
Shailendra Bhatnagar Oct 20 2005, 2:00PM Collaboration
From the trenches: Goodbye to games?

From the trenches: Goodbye to games?

I don’t know about you, but this High Court ruling legalising mod-chips in games consoles puzzles me a bit.
Byron Connolly Oct 19 2005, 4:00PM Software
Wipro Q2 net up 17 pct, meets forecast

Wipro Q2 net up 17 pct, meets forecast

Wipro Ltd, India's third-largest software exporter, said on Wednesday its quarterly profit rose 17 percent, matching analyst forecasts as Western clients led by telecoms gear makers ramped up technology outsourcing.
Staff Writers Oct 19 2005, 3:00PM Software
IBM net dips, but results beat forecasts

IBM net dips, but results beat forecasts

IBM, the world's largest computer company, on Monday posted a dip in quarterly net profit, but results topped Wall Street expectations as revenue from consulting grew for a second straight quarter.
Philipp Gollner Oct 18 2005, 1:53PM Hardware
Nortel names Mike Zafirovski as CEO, president

Nortel names Mike Zafirovski as CEO, president

Nortel Networks has named former Motorola number two Mike Zafirovski as president and chief executive to replace Bill Owens at one of the world's largest makers of telecoms equipment in a surprise move that was cheered by analysts.
Sue Thomas Oct 18 2005, 9:00AM Collaboration
Siemens denies report it is mulling buying Nortel

Siemens denies report it is mulling buying Nortel

German engineering conglomerate Siemens denied a newspaper report on Friday that it was considering buying Canadian telecoms equipment firm Nortel Networks.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2005, 9:30AM Collaboration
Onyx tempts resellers with juicy rebate

Onyx tempts resellers with juicy rebate

CRM vendor Onyx Software has offered a juicy rebate to resellers for poaching customers from rival Oracle and its numerous recent acquisitions, including PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and Siebel.
Fleur Doidge Oct 12 2005, 2:30PM Software
Lenovo restructures to integrate IBM PC purchase

Lenovo restructures to integrate IBM PC purchase

China's Lenovo Group Ltd., the world's third largest PC maker, said on Friday it will overhaul its global organisational structure as it integrates its recently acquired IBM PC business.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 3:28PM Hardware
Tropos lands in Australia, signs Wireless Tech

Tropos lands in Australia, signs Wireless Tech

US-based metropolitan mesh networking company Tropos Networks has begun operating in Australia and initiated a reseller recruitment drive through Sydney distributor Wireless Tech.
Byron Connolly Oct 4 2005, 3:00PM Collaboration
Electronics groups pursue anti-piracy software link

Electronics groups pursue anti-piracy software link

The world's four biggest consumer electronics companies predicted on Monday they will introduce products in 2006 with anti-piracy software that is based on an open standard which is fully interoperable.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2005, 10:36AM Software
Unixpac signs ConSentry Networks deal

Unixpac signs ConSentry Networks deal

IT security provider Unixpac has signed up to distribute LAN control and enforcement platforms for US-based networking vendor ConSentry Networks.
Staff Writers Sep 27 2005, 3:35PM Collaboration
Palm to unveil cell phone with Microsoft software

Palm to unveil cell phone with Microsoft software

Microsoft Corp. and its longtime rival in the mobile software market, Palm Inc. are set to unveil on Monday a cell phone that will run Microsoft's software, sources said on Friday.
Reed Stevenson Sep 26 2005, 12:00PM Mobility
Cisco to polish partner processes

Cisco to polish partner processes

Cisco resellers need to lift their game around business processes to get better, more consistent results for their customers, the vendor's managing director, Ross Fowler, has said.
Fleur Doidge Sep 23 2005, 2:58PM Collaboration
Interview: Nortel bides time on number two exec appointment

Interview: Nortel bides time on number two exec appointment

Nortel Networks is biding its time on choosing a number two executive but is interviewing candidates to replace its former technology chief, the Canadian-based telecoms equipment supplier said.
Kirstin Ridley Sep 22 2005, 3:00PM Software
Adapting to a changing marketplace

Adapting to a changing marketplace

Reseller executives say specialisation helps them carve a slice of a growing networking market.
Alan Hartstein Sep 22 2005, 11:29AM Collaboration
Networking converges on success

Networking converges on success

The Australian enterprise networking market has evolved massively from a technological and a business standpoint over the past five years.
Alan Hartstein Sep 21 2005, 5:14PM Collaboration

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