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Unique laptop stolen

Unique laptop stolen

A one-of-a-kind laptop computer has been stolen from a bicycle shop in Kings Cross, according to a NSW police report.
DVD Editor May 25 2005 2:40PM Hardware
Davenport eyes acquisitions, further Cellnet growth

Davenport eyes acquisitions, further Cellnet growth

Adam Davenport expects to focus on further growth and possible acquisitions for Cellnet when he takes the leadership post at the Australia-owned distributor 1 June.
Fleur Doidge May 25 2005 10:51AM Hardware
Harrison exits Cellnet, Davenport takes reins

Harrison exits Cellnet, Davenport takes reins

Cellnet Group has appointed Kanbay country manager Adam Davenport as managing director following the resignation of Stephen Harrison.
Staff Writers May 24 2005 12:20PM Hardware
Computer Australia expands stores

Computer Australia expands stores

IT reseller group Computer Australia plans to franchise two more Brisbane stores in two months, following its resurrection of Concorde Computer, which it purchased late last year.
Byron Connolly May 24 2005 11:20AM Hardware
Apple recalls notebook batteries

Apple recalls notebook batteries

Apple have issued a recall of batteries from its iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook range due to a potential fire hazard.
Ron Osborn May 23 2005 12:55PM Hardware
Ingram Micro loses more US executives

Ingram Micro loses more US executives

Three vice presidents are leaving Ingram Micro as the distributor integrates its US and Canadian sales and marketing teams.
Scott Campbell May 23 2005 11:50AM Hardware
Channel bewildered by Rust, Baillie departure

Channel bewildered by Rust, Baillie departure

Channel leaders have expressed surprise and bewilderment at Kerry Baillie's and Steve Rust's retirement from Ingram Micro, predicting a destabilising effect on the distribution giant after its merger with main rival Tech Pacific.
Fleur Doidge May 20 2005 3:18PM Hardware
Toshiba signs ITW in SMB comms drive

Toshiba signs ITW in SMB comms drive

Toshiba has appointed IT Wholesale as a national distributor to accelerate an SMB push outside traditional IT and into communications.
Fleur Doidge May 20 2005 1:30PM Hardware
Baillie, Rust quit Ingram

Baillie, Rust quit Ingram

Ingram Micro Australia MD Kerry Baillie and COO Steve Rust are retiring from the company, deciding to part ways with the big distributor less than 12 months after the acquisition of Tech Pacific.
Byron Connolly May 20 2005 9:57AM Hardware
Sony announces PS3

Sony announces PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc (SCEI) have announced details of its upcoming PlayStation 3 console at a press conference in Los Angeles.
Staff Writers May 18 2005 1:28PM Hardware
PC market growth slowing: IDC

PC market growth slowing: IDC

The combined desktop and notebook market in Australia is showing signs of slowing down despite year on year growth of 15 percent in 1Q 2005, according to analyst IDC.
DVD Editor May 17 2005 2:36PM Hardware
IBM eyes Dell, HP in SystemSeller initiative

IBM eyes Dell, HP in SystemSeller initiative

IBM has launched a channel initiative in Australia that includes tailored server and storage bundles in a global bid to steal SMB market share from competitors such as Dell and HP.
Fleur Doidge May 16 2005 4:07PM Hardware
Microsoft unveils Xbox 360

Microsoft unveils Xbox 360

First to the punch in the next generation console fight, Microsoft has previewed the Xbox 360 -- its latest fusion of technology, gaming and multimedia, and replacement for the original Xbox console.
Logan Booker May 16 2005 3:45PM Hardware
palmOne drops Brightpoint

palmOne drops Brightpoint

Handheld manufacturer palmOne has signed Ingram Micro as its sole distributor following a distribution review and severing of its ties with specialist Brightpoint.
Byron Connolly May 13 2005 4:17PM Hardware
Bakir company enters administration

Bakir company enters administration

Crazy Ron's Communications – a company founded by the Queensland reseller, Ron Bakir, that funded Schapelle Corby's defence team in Bali -- has entered voluntary administration after declaring insolvency in early April.
Fleur Doidge May 13 2005 1:15PM Hardware
Directors urged to go quantum

Directors urged to go quantum

Some of Australia's leading company directors are being urged to take advantage of opportunities in quantum computing.
Staff Writers May 13 2005 1:00PM Hardware
The sound of one hand typing

The sound of one hand typing

Queensland reseller Frontier Solutions & Strategies has signed a deal to distribute Matias ergonomic keyboards in Australia and New Zealand -- including a one-handed model.
Staff Writers May 12 2005 4:01PM Hardware
Indigo Pacific lifts APAC potential

Indigo Pacific lifts APAC potential

Adobe has upgraded its Indigo Pacific partnership in a move that will help Indigo Pacific deploy locally-developed offerings across Asia-Pacific.
Staff Writers May 9 2005 11:37AM Hardware
Email drives PDA shipments

Email drives PDA shipments

The personal digital assistant (PDA) industry has experienced its strongest recorded first quarter with 3.4 million shipments worldwide according to analyst, Gartner.
Staff Writers May 6 2005 2:43PM Hardware
Cabac acquires Si Computer Products

Cabac acquires Si Computer Products

Distributor Cabac has acquired Melbourne-based Si Computer Products in a deal that gives it preferred Australia-wide supplier status to Coles Myer-owned retailer Officeworks.
Byron Connolly May 3 2005 1:57PM Hardware

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