Tuesday | 13 May, 2008
Avnet seals new IBM deal
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Avnet seals new IBM deal 12 May, 2008 12:24:07
Avnet bolsters IBM relationship with new dealAvnet is bolstering a successful year with partner, IBM, by expanding its solutions business to include the ISS security solutions range. - +
Adelaide integrator boosts technical team 12 May, 2008 16:18:26
Calvert plans to add four new staff by year's end to meet increasing managed services demandMicrosoft Small Business Server integrator, Calvert Technologies, has appointed Michael Todd as technical consultant. - +
Apple says Yes to Optus for the iPhone 12 May, 2008 16:24:30
Will Telstra be next?The lack of certainty surrounding exactly who will bring the iPhone to Australia, and what model will be released here, has been clarified a little further today with an announcement by Optus that it too has signed an agreement to bring the iPhone to Australia. - +
HP in talks to buy EDS for up to US$13 billion 13 May, 2008 08:20:54
Deal would strengthen HP's competitive position against IBM, but still would leave it about US$10 billion short of IBM's global services revenueHewlett-Packard is in advanced talks to acquire IT services company Electronic Data Systems in a deal that would give it more competitive muscle against worldwide services market leader IBM. - +
Australia's first National ICT careers week announced 12 May, 2008 14:06:12
ICT the chief driver behind Australia’s productivity, needs more foot soldiers.Convincing young people that a career in ICT offers a global passport and the chance to make a difference in some of humankind's foremost dilemmas, such as climate change, are among the key themes of the inaugural National ICT Careers Week, slated for 28 July to 2 August 2008. - +
System hardening effective weapon against unknown security threats 12 May, 2008 15:11:04
System hardening the InfoSec specialist's greatest weapon.Many Information Security practices have outcomes that are difficult to quantify. How do you prove that your measure is effective at preventing whatever malicious activity is out there from being effective against your system?
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Microsoft faults OEMs for some XP SP3 endless reboots 13 May, 2008 08:52:25
Microsoft document claims the fault for endless reboots lies in the Windows XP image originally installed on the PC by the computer manufacturerMicrosoft blames computer makers for some of the problems users have encountered after updating to Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), according to a company support document. - +
AMD unveils low-power Opteron processor 13 May, 2008 08:30:17
Manufacturers set to ship blade and rack-mounted systems based on new chipsAdvanced Micro Devices Monday unveiled five low-power quad-core server processors, and said that manufacturers are planning to use the chips in both blade and rack-mounted servers.
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Doctor to examine operations at Vocus 12 May, 2008 08:45:34
Telco wholesaler appoints chief operating officerTelco wholesaler start up, Vocus, has appointed Dr. Paul Brooks as its chief operations officer. His first priority will be to leverage his experience in processes and network automation to deploy carrier grade processes so customers can get on-board quickly and easily. - +
FBI worried as DoD sold counterfeit networking gear 12 May, 2008 08:40:05
A leaked FBI document shows that the FBI is concerned about national security risks posed by counterfeit Cisco products.The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is taking the issue of counterfeit Cisco equipment very seriously, according to a leaked FBI presentation that underscores problems in the Cisco supply chain.
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Adelaide integrator boosts technical team 12 May, 2008 16:18:26
Calvert plans to add four new staff by year's end to meet increasing managed services demandMicrosoft Small Business Server integrator, Calvert Technologies, has appointed Michael Todd as technical consultant. - +
HP in talks to buy EDS for up to US$13 billion 13 May, 2008 08:20:54
Deal would strengthen HP's competitive position against IBM, but still would leave it about US$10 billion short of IBM's global services revenueHewlett-Packard is in advanced talks to acquire IT services company Electronic Data Systems in a deal that would give it more competitive muscle against worldwide services market leader IBM.
More >Software
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Tolerro partners with Smartpath 12 May, 2008 11:28:10
Local software vendor finds it difficult to find the right partners to supply asset management solutionsAsset and maintenance management vendor, Smartpath, has partnered with Queensland-based Tolerro. This is the vendor's second local partnership following the signing of a deal with NSW-based services provider, ARA Group. - +
JAVAONE - Can Sun rejuvenate Java? 13 May, 2008 09:03:42
Promised technologies begin to emerge that could finally make JavaFX a more serious competitor to Flex, Silverlight, and scriptingSun Microsystems is trying to rejuvenate Java, using the JavaOne conference last week to position the 13-year-old Java platform as a foundation for next-generation technologies in such spaces as rich Internet applications and cloud-based services.
More >Security
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Avnet seals new IBM deal 12 May, 2008 12:24:07
Avnet bolsters IBM relationship with new dealAvnet is bolstering a successful year with partner, IBM, by expanding its solutions business to include the ISS security solutions range. - +
System hardening effective weapon against unknown security threats 12 May, 2008 15:11:04
System hardening the InfoSec specialist's greatest weapon.Many Information Security practices have outcomes that are difficult to quantify. How do you prove that your measure is effective at preventing whatever malicious activity is out there from being effective against your system?
More >Storage
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Iomega releases 120GB removable backup drive 12 May, 2008 13:10:11
New systems read, but not write, backward compatibleIomega has announced the availability of its new REV 120GB backup drive, the third generation of its REV technology. - +
Hitachi looks to add consulting skills into channel 12 May, 2008 08:46:41
Storage vendor boosts its consulting capabilitiesHitachi Data Systems is looking to expand its business consulting practice and bring more partners on-board.
More >Mobility
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Apple says Yes to Optus for the iPhone 12 May, 2008 16:24:30
Will Telstra be next?The lack of certainty surrounding exactly who will bring the iPhone to Australia, and what model will be released here, has been clarified a little further today with an announcement by Optus that it too has signed an agreement to bring the iPhone to Australia. - +
RIM's BlackBerry Bold beats Apple to the 3G punch 13 May, 2008 09:10:00
Amid swirling rumours about the impending announcement of a 3G iPhone, Research in Motion today introduced its slickest, speediest, most powerful, and most connected BlackBerry to date: the BlackBerry Bold 9000.
More >Retail
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Toshiba eyes fuel cells, Cell-based TV by 2009 12 May, 2008 08:12:24
Toshiba plans to begin mass production of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells by March next year and to have a TV based on the Cell chip on sale before the end of 2009.Toshiba plans to begin mass production of Direct Methanol Fuel Cells by March next year and to have a television based on the powerful Cell microprocessor on sale before the end of the same year, it said Thursday. - +
iiNet acquires Westnet for $81 million 08 May, 2008 15:22:20
The combined companies will have 30 per cent market share in WAASX-listed ISP, iiNet (ASX: IIN) has acquired Westnet for $81 million. The cash deal is expected to be completed by the end of May.
Interviews
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Around the world 23 April, 2008 12:13:49
Datacom NSW systems director, Mark McWilliams, has been with the integration and services company for eight years and plays a significant role in its Australian development. He spoke to ARN about his desire for company growth and his ambition to sail around the worldWhat was your first job? - +
After Hours: Infotronics technical director, Phil Lancaster 23 April, 2008 11:47:57
My favourite book or movie ... my reading tends to be mainly limited to trade and business publications, but if I pick up a book it is normally a biography or similar. On the screen one that comes to mind is Top Gun, but I am also a M.A.S.H tragic -- I love the clever combination of a serious situation with humour. - +
Get with the program 30 April, 2008 12:01:07
If green technology practices are to be adopted, the channel has a vital role to play in educating the market. What is Cisco doing to get that message through its channel community?
CeBIT 2008
Bring you all the latest news from the world's largest technology show- +
CEBIT: Navigation devices find their way to Cebit 07 March, 2008 11:08:02
GPS manufacturers at Cebit presented devices with new functions, including more realistic illustrations of roads and better advice on which lane to takeAmong all the new features the manufacturers of GPS receivers introduced at Cebit this year, one thing they haven't cracked yet is how to navigate around the myriad halls and alleys of the trade show, which sprawls over 240,000 square meters of exhibition space. With the reorganization of the show this year, and the closure of Hall 1 for refurbishment, getting lost can be a serious problem even for seasoned show-goers. - +
CEBIT - Panel: Who should bear cost of tomorrow's broadband? 07 March, 2008 10:29:59
As the volume of Internet traffic grows explosively, driven by factors like rampant demand for online video, a new question is arising: Who will get the bill for the mega-sized data-pipes of the future? - +
CEBIT: Development model predicts chance of software flaws 07 March, 2008 10:27:50
Researchers from a German university have developed a model to predict programming errors in applications.
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Recent Acquisitions
Keeping you up to date with industry mergers and acquisitions.- +
Avnet appoints networking and security chief 05 May, 2008 11:40:53
Shayne Taylor takes charge of new business unit following departure of former ChannelWorx boss, Paul OxleyAvnet Technology Solutions has hired Shayne Taylor to lead the distributor's new networking and security division as business unit executive. The new division was formed after the distributor's acquisition of ChannelWorx in November last year. - +
EDS recruits new A/NZ operations chief 05 May, 2008 08:16:11
Services provider, EDS, has appointed Neil Emerson as its new acting managing director. He replaces Chris Mitchell, who has left after three years to pursue opportunities outside the company. - +
People Telecom buys hosted services provider 30 April, 2008 17:18:36
ASX-listed People Telecom (ASX: PEO) has acquired the assets and customer base of hosted IP provider, ValueNet, for an undisclosed sum.
Recent Appointments
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Adelaide integrator boosts technical team 12 May, 2008 16:18:26
Calvert plans to add four new staff by year's end to meet increasing managed services demandMicrosoft Small Business Server integrator, Calvert Technologies, has appointed Michael Todd as technical consultant. - +
Hitachi looks to add consulting skills into channel 12 May, 2008 08:46:41
Hitachi Data Systems is looking to expand its business consulting practice and bring more partners on-board. - +
Doctor to examine operations at Vocus 12 May, 2008 08:45:34
Telco wholesaler start up, Vocus, has appointed Dr. Paul Brooks as its chief operations officer. His first priority will be to leverage his experience in processes and network automation to deploy carrier grade processes so customers can get on-board quickly and easily.
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- Brian's bloopers
It takes a long time to produce an episode of Channel Watch. Maybe you'll understand why after watching this...
- Weekly Tech News Update: May 09, 2008
In the news this week: Sumner Redstone speaks out against internet piracy, Microsoft-Yahoo pens its final chapter, WiFi for the sky, a computer is developed from 137 year old plans, hit the golf bar after work, Maker Faire features homemade gadgets and Nokia Siemens shows off a 3G base station.
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