Super distributor Ingram to own 35 percent [updated] Global distribution giant Ingram Micro Inc has acquired Tech Pacific in a $700 million cash deal that local Ingram boss Steve Rust said would give the combined entity up to 35 percent of the Australian distribution market. More...
Dell CEO brings services, printing message down under Dell's CEO has reaffirmed the direct juggernaut's commitment to expanding into services and consumer electronics as he embarked on a whirlwind trip to meet Australian partners and customers. More...
Channel talks up Ingram/TechPac deal Australian distributors have met the news of Ingram Micro’s $700 million buyout of Tech Pacific with optimistic talk of potential opportunity as well as misgivings for smaller players’ future in a less competitive channel. More...
Gartner: TechPac "not best merger choice" A Gartner channel analyst has questioned the value of Tech Pacific to Ingram Micro following the latter's $700 million buyout of its only rival in local broadbased IT distribution. More...
AOL formalises mobile phone IM program AOL has announced its Mobile Developer Program designed to formalise the company's three year-old push into the mobile phone instant messaging business. More...
Mercury adds business process testing to software quality suite Mercury Interactive has introduced a new tool that enables non-technical business analysts to take part in software quality assurance by creating custom business process testing for applications. More...
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