Stories by Richard Noone

Compaq recalls all 5300, 5600 Presarios

Compaq is voluntarily recalling all of its 5300 and 5600 series Presario desktops after it discovered the PC's 56K modem does not comply with Australian Communications Authority (ACA) specifications.

IT training demand drops

Training for vendor certifications is down by as much as 25 per cent, according to one of Australia's largest IT training companies.

IT training down 25 per cent

Training for vendor certifications is down by as much as 25 per cent, according to one of Australia's largest IT training companies. Such news doesn't bode well for vendor training partners, as the industry prepares for a shake-out.

Acer cuts 30; notebook deal the new focus

Acer may have retrenched 30 staff from its Australian operations this week, but its eyes are firmly planted on what's ahead -- a major notebook contract with the Department of Education in Western Australia.

Handshake turns to ink for Sirius's $20m BHP deal

ASX-listed Sirius Telecommunications has cemented the remaining three years of a five-year $20 million contract with BHP Billiton, signing on the dotted line to supply and manage BHP's telco systems at four key sites.

CA cuts hit Australia

The global staff cuts announced last Thursday by Computer Associates made their mark on the company's Australian operations yesterday, with 35 personnel given the golden shake.

Simms to launch $200K e-commerce site

Memory distributor Simms International this week launched Simms Direct, a Web site designed to provide resellers with real-time Web-based access to its ordering, inventory, accounts and warehousing systems.

D-day comes for dStore database

A Queensland-based software developer has become the owner of dstore.com.au, purchasing the failed online e-tailer from the administrators of dStore's parent company, Harris Scarfe.

Powerlan issues fiscal 2001 results

Listed services company Powerlan issued its 2001 fiscal year results yesterday with an 86.6 per cent growth in after-tax profits compared to the previous year.

Sitara CEO: Telecom carriers are in the dark ages

After his recent trip to Australia, outspoken Sitara Networks Inc. Chief Executive Officer, Malik Khan, has blasted the global telecommunications sector for what he says is a lack of class-based service offerings.

Outsourcing sharks circle Westpac bungle

Pressure has intensified between outsourcing juggernauts EDS and Unisys, the two left chasing an outsourcing deal with Westpac Bank after its mortgage processing system allegedly crashed for three days earlier this month.

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