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Strategy

Come to Hannover 2006, says CeBIT delegation

Nov 3, 2005 | Comment Now

A delegation from CeBIT Hannover has visited Australia to convince local software and service providers to take another look at the opportunities offered by the giant German ...

Networking

BigAir announces list plans after Veritel buy

Nov 1, 2005 | Comment Now

Wireless provider BigAir plans to list on the ASX to raise up to $10 million for further expansion in the wake of its recent acquisition of Veritel Wireless.

Software

Object Consulting opens Canberra office

Nov 1, 2005 | Comment Now

Software developer and trainer Object Consulting has opened an office in Canberra to boost its arsenal targeting government business and projects.

Security

Spammers get personal with 'spear-phishing'

Oct 31, 2005 | Comment Now

Phishers appear to be increasingly targeting specific individuals by spoofing a known or trusted contact with access to confidential data in an attack dubbed 'spear-phishing'.

Software

Microsoft revises individual certifications

Oct 28, 2005 | Comment Now

Microsoft has announced a revised lineup of individual certifications with a sharper focus on acknowledging IT staff for their deeper skills and expertise.

Networking

Ethan Group eyes wireless, VoIP boost

Oct 28, 2005 | Comment Now

Integrator Ethan Group has signed up with wireless provider BigAir and upgraded its nine-month-old Mitel agreement to platinum status in moves to strengthen its IP communication...

Software

SMBs cool on VoIP: survey

Oct 27, 2005 | Comment Now

Exploding recent vendor hype about VoIP adoption by SMBs, latest Pacific Internet research suggests only one percent of companies with fewer than 200 staff have adopted the ...

Software

Microsoft rebrands, relaunches Great Plains, CRM

Oct 26, 2005 | Comment Now

Microsoft has rebranded and relaunched its Microsoft Business Solutions range under a different name the vendor believes will give partners a marketing edge.

Hardware

Local VXL reseller may be sold

Oct 26, 2005 | Comment Now

The head of thin client vendor VXL Australia has confirmed he is trying to sell the business.

Networking

Infosys exec starts Vic information manager

Oct 24, 2005 | Comment Now

Infosys Australia founder and second-in-charge Ananda Rao has started a Melbourne company targeting global opportunities for information management and solutions.

Software

Oracle, HP make 10g, management app play

Oct 24, 2005 | Comment Now

HP and Oracle have introduced a global marketing initiative dubbed "Optimise for Agility" that the vendors claim will boost channel sales and adoption of grid computing.

Strategy

Tata buys Sydney's FNS for $35m

Oct 21, 2005 | Comment Now

Indian software and service provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has bought Sydney banking and financial software vendor Financial Network Services (FNS) for $35 million.

Telco/ISP

TalkNet launches South Africa network

Oct 21, 2005 | Comment Now

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 ...

Security

WhiteGold adds AirTight wireless security

Oct 21, 2005 | Comment Now

Security distributor WhiteGold Solutions has signed on US-based wireless security and intrusion prevention system vendor AirTight Networks.

Hardware

Fujitsu PC set for further growth at new site

Oct 20, 2005 | Comment Now

Fujitsu PC Australia has moved to bigger, brighter premises after approximately tripling local revenues over the last three and a half years.

Strategy

Symposium to talk up buying trends

Oct 19, 2005 | Comment Now

Gartner's annual travelling talkfest, Symposium, will put customer relationships with vendors and other IT providers under the spotlight next month, an analyst has said.

Telco/ISP

Ingram Micro Australia wins global Ferrari prize

Oct 12, 2005 | Comment Now

The Australian division of Ingram Micro has beaten other subsidiaries of the giant distributor in a Vodafone channel competition, with one lucky local manager taking a trip to ...

Software

Delpride launches BI consultancy

Oct 12, 2005 | Comment Now

Data warehousing and storage management provider Delpride has launched a business intelligence consultancy called GT Consulting.

Software

Onyx tempts resellers with juicy rebate

Oct 12, 2005 | Comment Now

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 ...

Security

Symantec outlines boost for sales to small business

Oct 11, 2005 | Comment Now

Security giant Symantec has outlined increased opportunities and support for resellers targeting smaller businesses -- including a new certification -- at its Vision forum in ...

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