Byron Connolly

Recent articles by Byron Connolly

Sandilands leaves Fortinet

Sandilands leaves Fortinet

After a brief three month stint, IT security guru Peter Sandilands has parted company with Fortinet.
Byron Connolly May 14 2004 12:00AM Networking
Remora sucks in Tadpole

Remora sucks in Tadpole
Byron Connolly May 12 2004 12:00AM Hardware
KAZ acquires Focal Systems

KAZ acquires Focal Systems

ASX-listed KAZ Group is back on the acquisition trial, announcing it has acquired Perth-based IBM and Microsoft Business Solutions reseller Focal Systems for an undisclosed amount.
Byron Connolly May 10 2004 12:00AM Networking
Fuji-Xerox seizes $2m in counterfeit gear

Fuji-Xerox seizes $2m in counterfeit gear

Printer vendor Fuji-Xerox, in conjunction with an Australian covert operator, has seized $2 million worth of counterfeit toner cartridges in Hong Kong, bound for Canada.
Byron Connolly May 6 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Aussie PC hardware market buoyant: IDC

Aussie PC hardware market buoyant: IDC

The Australian PC market grew 9.6 percent in the first calendar quarter compared to the final quarter of 2003, driven by strong notebook sales, according to figures released by IDC.
Byron Connolly May 3 2004 12:00AM Hardware
UPDATED: Dell to open direct stores

UPDATED: Dell to open direct stores
Byron Connolly , Nirmal Chandrasena Apr 30 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Verykios meditates as LAN gets new GM

Verykios meditates as LAN gets new GM

Long-standing LAN Systems boss Nick Verykios has quit as GM of the distributor, replaced by former director of sales Wendy O’Keeffe.
Byron Connolly Apr 30 2004 12:00AM Networking
Thatcher defects to Auto-I.T.

Thatcher defects to Auto-I.T.

Former Channel Enablers’ director Peter Thatcher has taken a job at Australian ERP software developer Auto-I.T.
Byron Connolly Apr 28 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Network Associates sells Sniffer, changes name to McAfee

Network Associates sells Sniffer, changes name to McAfee

Network Associates said it is selling its unprofitable Sniffer network management and analysis product line as part of a sudden restructuring and is changing its name to McAfee.
Steven Burke , Byron Connolly Apr 23 2004 12:00AM Security
Linksys cranks up in Aust

Linksys cranks up in Aust
Byron Connolly Apr 23 2004 12:00AM Networking
Tech Pac beefs up home strategy

Tech Pac beefs up home strategy

Tech Pacific has signed an exclusive distribution agreement to push the Home Media Centre (HMC), an all-in-one set-top box, DVD and music player designed and assembled by Australian upstart Development One.
Byron Connolly Apr 20 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Ingram Micro mulls over program revamp

Ingram Micro mulls over program revamp

Distributor Ingram Micro Australia would wait at least 12 months before deciding whether to adopt a US-led program that lets resellers choose how they’re charged for products and services.
Byron Connolly Apr 14 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Lexmark not opposed to cartridge refills

Lexmark not opposed to cartridge refills
Byron Connolly , Michael Gros Apr 9 2004 3:19PM Software
Business as usual post-Telstra buyout, claims KAZ

Business as usual post-Telstra buyout, claims KAZ

KAZ Group has claimed that little, if any, rationalisation of its staffing or operations can be expected from its $333 million buyout by Telstra.
Fleur Doidge , Byron Connolly Apr 7 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Computer Disposals ceases trading

Computer Disposals ceases trading

Reseller Computer Disposals has ceased trading due to costs associated with an ongoing legal battle with direct seller Dell Computer.
Byron Connolly Apr 6 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Tech Pacific signs Take 2

Tech Pacific signs Take 2

Big distributor Tech Pacific has signed a distribution agreement with games developer Take 2 Interactive, reaffirming its push into the home market.
Byron Connolly Mar 25 2004 12:00AM Software
Elite arm in administration

Elite arm in administration
Byron Connolly Mar 24 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Fuji-Xerox Printers claims credit card success

Fuji-Xerox Printers claims credit card success

Just six months after launch, Fuji-Xerox Printers has attracted just over 300 channel sales staff to its Mastercard sales promotion, which entitles members to a credit card loaded with cash for each printer they sell.
Byron Connolly Mar 24 2004 12:00AM Hardware
Microsoft revamps partner program

Microsoft revamps partner program

Microsoft has officially launched a new partner program regime, a simpler framework that groups partners into categories and differentiates them based on their specific areas of expertise.
Byron Connolly Mar 18 2004 12:00AM Software
Microsoft cuddles up to ISVs

Microsoft cuddles up to ISVs

Microsoft Australia this week unveiled two new programs designed to help ISVs make money from software they had developed on the software giant’s platforms and hone their business skills.
Byron Connolly Mar 17 2004 12:00AM Software

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