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Gartner buys rival META Group

Gartner buys rival META Group

IT research giant Gartner said 27 December that it will buy rival research firm META Group for US$162 million in cash and close the deal in the second quarter of 2005.

Staff Writers Dec 29 2004 9:47AM Strategy
Amazon Christmas sales up

Amazon Christmas sales up

Amazon.com on 27 December reported its busiest holiday shopping season ever.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2004 9:35AM Financial Services
Merry Christmas from iTnews

Merry Christmas from iTnews

AJB Publishing would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers and supporters. We wish you a (not too) merry Christmas! This website will next be updated on Wednesday 29 December.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2004 10:16AM Strategy
California VARs hit with recycling fee

California VARs hit with recycling fee

After a two-year delay, a US State of California law requiring resellers to collect US$6 to US$8 on every monitor or laptop sold in the state will take effect 1 January, causing an outcry about administrative burdens and increased costs for the channel.
Staff Writers , Craig Zarley Dec 24 2004 10:12AM Hardware
DiData, EMC partner on Cisco deal

DiData, EMC partner on Cisco deal

Storage partners EMC and Dimension Data have deployed a Cisco SAN solution for Brisbane-based glass and alumininium maker and contractor, G James Glass & Aluminium.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2004 10:06AM Storage
Opera 8 beta includes speech commands

Opera 8 beta includes speech commands

Opera Software has launched the beta of its next browser for Windows, temporarily dubbing the new software Opera 8.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2004 10:01AM Software
Cognos profits leap in Q3

Cognos profits leap in Q3

Cognos this week posted solid revenue and earnings gains for the third quarter, reporting strong demand for its ReportNet business intelligence software.
Staff Writers Dec 24 2004 9:54AM Financial Services
AAPT signs Unwired broadband

AAPT signs Unwired broadband

AAPT has signed up to push Unwired’s wireless broadband services to its residential and wholesale customers next year.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2004 3:20PM Telco/ISP
Sydney ISV wins eight foreign contracts

Sydney ISV wins eight foreign contracts

Sydney ISV Unique World Software has won eight new contracts for its InfoView product in the US and Europe.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004 1:45PM Software
Data#3 networks Asia-Pacific law firm

Data#3 networks Asia-Pacific law firm

Brisbane reseller Data#3 has won a deal to design and deploy Cisco networking at law firm Allens Arthur Robinson for 1600 users based around the Asia-Pacific.
Staff Writers Dec 22 2004 10:11AM Networking
SkyNetGlobal reaps KL success

SkyNetGlobal reaps KL success

ASX-listed SkyNetGlobal’s plans to copy its digital home networking business model around the world has taken another step, with its Malaysian licensing partner signing contracts to give 3500 flats and offices access to broadband.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2004 3:30PM Telco/ISP
Fraudsters target Christmas shoppers

Fraudsters target Christmas shoppers

Shoppers are being advised to be careful when disclosing their credit card details as fraudsters aim to take advantage of the Christmas season, the Australian Crime Commission has warned.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2004 3:17PM Security
ACA targets remote Aust broadband potential

ACA targets remote Aust broadband potential

The ACA has announced a new frequency band plan, which aims to ramp up broadband wireless access deployment in regional and remote areas.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2004 12:00PM Telco/ISP
Zensonic claims DVD "breakthrough"

Zensonic claims DVD "breakthrough"

Australian outfit Zensonic Corporation has designed a DVD player with wireless networking features and the ability to connect directly to a hard drive.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2004 3:13PM Hardware
The myth of clientless VPNs

The myth of clientless VPNs

Providing remote access to business critical applications and information is no longer optional – it’s a ‘must have’ for today’s extended enterprise. Employees are more mobile, telecommuting continues to escalate, and partners play an increasingly important role in business processes. More so than ever before, companies require secure, anywhere access to internal applications, real-time information distribution and interactive collaboration.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2004 12:27PM Security
Oracle and PeopleSoft sign agreement

Oracle and PeopleSoft sign agreement

Oracle has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire PeopleSoft for about US$10.3 billion.
Staff Writers Dec 14 2004 3:15PM Software
Alphawest, Sun sponsor Monash grid effort

Alphawest, Sun sponsor Monash grid effort

Reseller Alphawest and vendor partner Sun Microsystems have given Australia’s largest university a $150,000 SunFire grid computing package as part of a grid computing promotion.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2004 3:13PM Networking
Cellnet signs Belkin

Cellnet signs Belkin

Cellnet Group has been appointed as Belkin's second Australian distributor, joining Ingram Micro on the company's distribution books.
Staff Writers Dec 13 2004 2:23PM Hardware
Mobile phone service growth

Mobile phone service growth

A 15.4 percent growth in mobile services and the emergence of wireless broadband access are the highlights of the past financial year in telecommunications, according to the ACA Telecommunications Performance Report 2003-2004.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2004 3:22PM Telco/ISP
NSC, Stratum partner to upgrade air services

NSC, Stratum partner to upgrade air services

NSC and Stratum Communications have won a contract to deploy an advanced telecommunications interface for Airservices Australia, a government body that provides critical information to pilots passing through Australian airspace.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2004 10:50AM Networking

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