Friday | 21 November, 2008
Ingram Micro teams with Panasonic
Panasonic's digital signage and projector range to be offered by the distributor's CHOS division
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Updated: Simms and Cisco ink distribution deal 20 November, 2008 12:15:00
Distributor gains access to the complete Linksys by Cisco product suiteSimms International and Cisco have signed a distribution deal for the vendor's complete Linksys by Cisco product suite. - +
Acer raises all prices by 25% 20 November, 2008 11:00:00
Price increase to affect channel, distribution and retail segments as vendor feels the impact of the economic slowdown and currency changesAcer has raised the price of all its products by 25 per cent as it feels the impact of the economic down turn and the cheap Aussie dollar. - +
Ingram obtains exclusive D-Link deal 20 November, 2008 11:48:00
VoiceCentre solution the first in the Australian market to include Microsoft Response Point.D-Link has appointed Ingram Micro as an exclusive distributor for its newly-released VoiceCentre product. - +
PineApp seeking to secure Australia 20 November, 2008 14:49:00
Security vendor looking to establish a local channel for the first time by signing at least one distributorIsraeli security vendor, PineApp, is looking to break into the Australian market by signing a distributor and setting up a channel. - +
First stage of world's largest datacentre complex unveiled in Brisbane 20 November, 2008 11:58:00
Digital Sense shows off 800sqm datacentre with Netgear providing switchesDigital Sense has unveiled an 800sqm datacentre as the first stage of what it claims to be the world's largest datacentre complex in Brisbane. - +
Quark expresses Australian channel plans 20 November, 2008 15:20:00
Software vendor outlines new partner program as it seeks to re-establish itself down underDesktop publishing software vendor, Quark, is planning to kick off a partner program as it seeks to re-establish itself in the Australian market.
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Acer raises all prices by 25% 20 November, 2008 11:00:00
Price increase to affect channel, distribution and retail segments as vendor feels the impact of the economic slowdown and currency changesAcer has raised the price of all its products by 25 per cent as it feels the impact of the economic down turn and the cheap Aussie dollar. - +
Ingram Micro teams with Panasonic 19 November, 2008 16:16:00
Panasonic's digital signage and projector range to be offered by the distributor's CHOS divisionPanasonic has appointed Ingram Micro as a distributor for its Business Systems range of commercial signage displays and projectors.
More >Networking
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Updated: Simms and Cisco ink distribution deal 20 November, 2008 12:15:00
Distributor gains access to the complete Linksys by Cisco product suiteSimms International and Cisco have signed a distribution deal for the vendor's complete Linksys by Cisco product suite. - +
Applicon pitches for partners with new program 19 November, 2008 16:05:00
Wireless solutions vendor is looking to offer resellers pre-bundled wireless solutions and professional services training across AustraliaWA-based wireless network provider, Applicon, will reveal a new partner program in the first half of next year.
More >Services
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The Microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later 19 November, 2008 08:58:00
The controversial arrangement over open source and Windows still creates strong feelings, pro and conTwo years ago this month, Microsoft forged its controversial partnership with Novell that, among other things, had the two companies agreeing not to sue each other over intellectual property issues, in part to protect Suse Linux users over any patent litigation from Microsoft. - +
Citigroup's 52,000 layoffs will impact IT 19 November, 2008 07:59:00
Expect Citigroup to reach head count reductions by selling off and outsourcing IT operations where it can, one analyst saidGiven Citigroup's stated plans, a massive headcount reduction announced is sure to include a fair share of IT jobs.
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Quark expresses Australian channel plans 20 November, 2008 15:20:00
Software vendor outlines new partner program as it seeks to re-establish itself down underDesktop publishing software vendor, Quark, is planning to kick off a partner program as it seeks to re-establish itself in the Australian market. - +
Ingram obtains exclusive D-Link deal 20 November, 2008 11:48:00
VoiceCentre solution the first in the Australian market to include Microsoft Response Point.D-Link has appointed Ingram Micro as an exclusive distributor for its newly-released VoiceCentre product.
More >Security
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PineApp seeking to secure Australia 20 November, 2008 14:49:00
Security vendor looking to establish a local channel for the first time by signing at least one distributorIsraeli security vendor, PineApp, is looking to break into the Australian market by signing a distributor and setting up a channel. - +
MS dumps OneCare, slates free security software for '09 20 November, 2008 07:31:00
Revamped anti-malware software called 'Morro' to replace OneCare.Microsoft will dump its Windows Live OneCare consumer security software next year and instead give away revamped, streamlined anti-malware software that it's calling "Morro" for the moment.
More >Storage
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First stage of world's largest datacentre complex unveiled in Brisbane 20 November, 2008 11:58:00
Digital Sense shows off 800sqm datacentre with Netgear providing switchesDigital Sense has unveiled an 800sqm datacentre as the first stage of what it claims to be the world's largest datacentre complex in Brisbane. - +
Struggling Sun faces difficult choices about future 20 November, 2008 08:34:00
Vendor may have to shed business units to surviveBad times just keep getting worse at Sun Microsystems, and the vendor may face hard choices about which parts of its business to keep and which to shed.
More >Mobility
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Femtocell FAQ: Time for a 'personal mobile phone tower'? 20 November, 2008 07:13:00
Mobile service miracle or mirage? We answer 18 burning questions about femtocell technology.Are you one of those unlucky souls who enjoys decent mobile phone reception when you're out and about, but can't get a signal at home or in the office? You're not alone. Indoor phone calls have long been a weak point of cellular coverage. - +
Applicon pitches for partners with new program 19 November, 2008 16:05:00
Wireless solutions vendor is looking to offer resellers pre-bundled wireless solutions and professional services training across AustraliaWA-based wireless network provider, Applicon, will reveal a new partner program in the first half of next year.
More >Retail
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Nvidia announces "personal supercomputer" 19 November, 2008 07:58:00
Nvidia and partners are offering new Personal Supercomputers for under $10,000.Hardware maker Nvidia has announced a new computer that has the power of a cluster of computers at a small fraction of the cost. - +
Data transfer rates to jump with USB 3.0 18 November, 2008 11:22:00
The new USB 3.0 specifications, released Monday, will provide faster pipes for PCs and storage devices to communicate.A standards group on Monday released specifications for a new Universal Serial Bus standard that could speed up data transfers between computers and devices such as digital cameras and flash drives.
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Acer raises all prices by 25% 20 November, 2008 11:00:00
Price increase to affect channel, distribution and retail segments as vendor feels the impact of the economic slowdown and currency changesAcer has raised the price of all its products by 25 per cent as it feels the impact of the economic down turn and the cheap Aussie dollar. - +
UPDATE: Microsoft offers 0% financing to new ERP, CRM customers 19 November, 2008 12:11:00
Microsoft Financing will offer 0 per cent interest over 36 months to new purchasers of selected Dynamics ERP and CRM solutions. - +
HP defies economic slide with strong fourth quarter 19 November, 2008 08:19:00
Hewlett-Packard saw a sharp increase in fourth quarter revenue and expects a profitable fiscal 2009 despite a gloomy global economic scene.
Recent Acquisitions
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Coordimax buys Australian business software vendor 14 November, 2008 11:00:00
Local vendor picks up asset, lease and property management solutions provider, PinnacleAustralian business software provider, Coordimax, has picked up local asset management vendor, Pinnacle, to diversify its solutions platform. - +
Updated: Impact seals Optima warranties 14 November, 2008 11:17:00
NSW-based distributor and whitebox assembler, Impact Systems, has landed Optima Technology Solutions' warranty and repair servicing business. - +
Frew acquires A.S.K Learning 11 November, 2008 11:56:00
Distribution Central parent company, Frew Family Investments, has acquired training and development specialist, A.S.K Learning, for an undisclosed sum.
Recent Appointments
Tracking the industry's movers and shakers as they climb the corporate ladder.- +
IronPort appoints NSW head 19 November, 2008 16:12:00
Luke Healy to help drive security vendor's play into the mid-market spaceCisco security subsidiary, IronPort, has appointed Luke Healy as its NSW territory manager. - +
Jarvis returns for another bite at Bluechip 18 November, 2008 16:42:00
Ron Jarvis has returned to distributor, Bluechip Infotech, resuming his sales director duties after a five-month break from the industry. - +
Hitachi Data Systems appoints new senior staff 17 November, 2008 15:59:00
Hitachi Data Systems has elevated two staff to senior positions as it focuses on employee stability and streamlining operations.
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The last of our panel sessions recorded live at CeBIT 2008. Today, the topic is storage. Data is growing at an enormous rate, so what does the future hold?
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Several hundred PC hobbyists came to Tokyo'a Akihabara electronics district late Saturday night as Intel kicked off worldwide sales of its new Core i7 processor.
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Doubts about voting machines are lingering in the minds of many Americans as they head to the polls.
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