Byron Connolly

Recent articles by Byron Connolly

We’re innocent, Epson claims

We’re innocent, Epson claims

Printer vendor Epson has defended recent US-based lawsuits and allegations that it was misleading consumers by prematurely warning them to replace ink cartridges.
Byron Connolly Nov 6 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Data#3 acquires f5

Data#3 acquires f5

ASX-listed integrator Data #3 on Thursday announced it had acquired Brisbane Microsoft web development company f5, in a move it claimed would make it one of the software giant’s largest partners in Australia.
Byron Connolly Nov 6 2003 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Former HP director jumps to KAZ

Former HP director jumps to KAZ

Australian IT outsourcer KAZ Group has completed a management reorganisation, appointing former HP director Andrew Richardson managing director of its Technology Services division.
Byron Connolly Nov 3 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Intel throws weight behind white-book channel

Intel throws weight behind white-book channel

Chip giant Intel wants the white-box channel to own 10 percent of the Australian notebook market over the next three years, as it pushes for local builders to be more competitive against the big brands.
Byron Connolly Oct 31 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Auburn computer retailer robbed

Auburn computer retailer robbed

Staff at the Auburn store of KS Computer Technology were held at gunpoint on Monday night, the latest in a spate of reported robberies at computer retailers in Sydney’s West since August.
Byron Connolly Oct 28 2003 12:00AM Security
Apple resellers cry foul over NCR deal

Apple resellers cry foul over NCR deal

Apple resellers are up in arms over the vendor’s decision to appoint NCR as a national services provider, claiming they will lose business as a result.
Byron Connolly Oct 27 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Ingram signs Red Hat

Ingram signs Red Hat

Ingram Micro is taking a stab at the Linux market, signing a distribution agreement with global Linux software vendor Red Hat.
Byron Connolly Oct 24 2003 12:00AM Software
Burwood computer retailer robbed

Burwood computer retailer robbed

Two staff and one customer at a small computer retailer in Burwood Heights in Sydney’s west were allegedly held at gun and knife point on Monday night.
Byron Connolly Oct 22 2003 12:00AM Hardware
LAN bags NEC storage

LAN bags NEC storage

LAN Systems has signed a master distribution agreement with NEC Business Solutions to sell its range of storage products, in a deal that could see it tap into a potential $10 million in NEC storage channel sales this year.
Byron Connolly Oct 22 2003 12:00AM Software
Used and abused, but certified

Used and abused, but certified

IBM Global Financing Australia has launched a certified used equipment service which will sell refurbished off-lease equipment online and through its distributor and dealer channels.
Byron Connolly Oct 21 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Synnex to unveil BTO facility

Synnex to unveil BTO facility

Melbourne-based distributor and builder Synnex is set to unveil a build-to-order production facility for resellers, which it claimed is one of the most advanced in Australia.
Byron Connolly Oct 16 2003 12:00AM Software
LAN to launch Cisco business unit

LAN to launch Cisco business unit

Distributor LAN Systems will next month launch a Comstor business unit -- a division dedicated only to Cisco and Cisco third-party products -- hot on the heels of its reappointment as one of two distributors for the networking vendor.
Byron Connolly Oct 13 2003 12:00AM Networking
HP adds Phoenix Toner for supplies

HP adds Phoenix Toner for supplies

Less than a month after parting ways with consumables distributor Dynamic Suppliers, HP’s IPG has added Phoenix Toner to its distribution list.
Byron Connolly Oct 3 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Cisco Systems drops Tech Pacific

Cisco Systems drops Tech Pacific

Networking giant Cisco Systems has cut Tech Pacific from its distribution list, following a rationalisation of its local distribution channel. Its two remaining distributors are Express Data and LAN Systems.
Byron Connolly Oct 1 2003 12:00AM Networking
HP drops eXeed, Digiland, adds Avnet

HP drops eXeed, Digiland, adds Avnet

HP Australia has finished restructuring its distribution channel, dropping eXeed and Digiland as authorised distributors and adding Avnet Partner Solutions effective November 1.
Byron Connolly Sep 29 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Gartner: Iraq war will stall PC market

Gartner: Iraq war will stall PC market
Byron Connolly Feb 6 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Express Data guns for $40M in storage sales

Express Data guns for $40M in storage sales
Byron Connolly Feb 6 2003 12:00AM Storage
Benq enters local laptop market

Benq enters local laptop market
Byron Connolly Feb 3 2003 12:00AM Hardware
Printer warranty stoush

Printer warranty stoush
Byron Connolly Nov 29 2002 11:29AM Hardware
LAN Systems retrenches 10 staff

LAN Systems retrenches 10 staff
Byron Connolly Nov 29 2002 12:00AM Software

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