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Half-Life 2: raising the (crow)bar

Half-Life 2: raising the (crow)bar

Half-Life 2, the most anticipated PC game in recent years, has finally been released to the joy of eager gamers across the globe.
DVD Editor Nov 19 2004 12:00AM Software
Destra schedules reseller roadshows

Destra schedules reseller roadshows

ASX-listed service provider Destra has scheduled three roadshows across Australia next week with a view to creating a group of “super resellers” for its range of internet-related communications products and services.
Fleur Doidge Nov 17 2004 12:00AM Software
Microsoft concludes piracy cases

Microsoft concludes piracy cases

Microsoft Australia was last week awarded $1 million in damages against distributor TYN Electronics, formerly APD International and its director Ngat Doan, concluding a long running software counterfeiting case.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2004 12:00AM Software
Software vendors name channel champions

Software vendors name channel champions

Australian software provider Professional Advantage has won a worldwide partner of the year prize from US vendor Epicor for the second year running.
Staff Writers Nov 11 2004 12:00AM Software
IBM Lotus developers to ride Java Express

IBM Lotus developers to ride Java Express

IBM has extended its Express portfolio for SMBs, adding a version of Workplace Services Express that lets resellers use a single server with their Java development platform.
Fleur Doidge Nov 10 2004 12:00AM Software
Resellers under scrutiny in Microsoft piracy case

Resellers under scrutiny in Microsoft piracy case

A four day copyright infringement trial has produced evidence that may implicate at least three resellers in illegal activities aimed at circumventing Microsoft’s strict software licensing regime.
Fleur Doidge Nov 8 2004 12:00AM Software
Business as usual for Microsoft Axapta resellers

Business as usual for Microsoft Axapta resellers

Microsoft has no special plans for extra initiatives that may help its partners battle their way to Axapta sales in the heaving seas of an already overcrowded and over-traded ERP market.
Fleur Doidge Nov 8 2004 12:00AM Software
Intuit updates QuickBase with spreadsheet-style skills

Intuit updates QuickBase with spreadsheet-style skills

Intuit this week rolled out the newest version of its QuickBase web-based database development tool with features aimed at business users trying to wrestle spreadsheets into database-like chores.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
Macromedia goes after eBay sellers with Contribute 3

Macromedia goes after eBay sellers with Contribute 3

Macromedia made a play for eBay sellers this week by debuting a custom version of its Contribute 3 web content publishing application that's designed to speed the creation and upkeep of eBay stores.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
Microsoft tweaks Axapta for life sciences

Microsoft tweaks Axapta for life sciences

Microsoft Business Solutions continues to creep up the software stack. MBS plans to ship a new version of Axapta, its higher-end ERP offering tailored for life science applications, the company said early this week.
Barbara Darrow Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
Oracle issues what it calls final offer for PeopleSoft

Oracle issues what it calls final offer for PeopleSoft

Enough may be enough for Oracle. Early this week, the database giant upped its cash bid for PeopleSoft for, what it says is the final time, to US$24 per share up from US$21.
Barbara Darrow Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. delayed until mid 2005

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. delayed until mid 2005

Game developer GSC has announced its ambitions to debut PC game S.T.A.L.K.E.R have been pushed back to at least May 2005.
Damien Virulhapen Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
New AIIA board announced

New AIIA board announced

A new 15 director board has been announced to lead the Australian Information Industries Association (AIIA) for the next 12 months.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2004 12:00AM Software
SCO developer marketplace goes live

SCO developer marketplace goes live

SCO Group has launched a "marketplace" website promoting upcoming projects, the first of three initiatives targeting resellers and third party UNIX developers.
Staff Writers Oct 29 2004 12:00AM Software
Sony announces dates and prices for new gaming devices

Sony announces dates and prices for new gaming devices

Sony Computer Entertainment's next generation handheld gaming device will go on sale in Japan on 12 December.
Damien Virulhapen Oct 28 2004 12:00AM Software
Doom 3 expansion pack announced

Doom 3 expansion pack announced

Game developer id Software has announced the imminent release of the first Doom 3 expansion pack.
Damien Virulhapen Oct 26 2004 12:00AM Software
EverQuest II set for 8 November release

EverQuest II set for 8 November release

Game industry giant Sony Computer Entertainment has confirmed 8 November as the ship date for the highly anticipated sequel to its monster online PC hit EverQuest.
Damien Virulhapen Oct 26 2004 12:00AM Software
Linux reseller offers 'internet-safe' PC

Linux reseller offers 'internet-safe' PC

Melbourne-based Linux and open source software provider Cybersource has launched what it describes as an internet-safe computer package for home users via resellers.
Fleur Doidge Oct 20 2004 12:00AM Software
ACS calls for software quality assurance

ACS calls for software quality assurance

The ACS has called on the adoption of software "quality assurance methodologies" to improve Australia's status as an offshoring destination and ensure better risk management practices.
Staff Writers Oct 18 2004 12:00AM Software
Symantec retains ACA Pacific, ED and TechPac

Symantec retains ACA Pacific, ED and TechPac

After a four-month channel review, ACA Pacific, Express Data and Tech Pacific will stay on as Symantec's three official Australian distributors, the security vendor said.
Fleur Doidge Oct 18 2004 12:00AM Software

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