HP goes direct to top print customers
HP will sell direct to its major imaging and printing customers in an attempt to maximise its share of the converging copier and printer markets.
Stories by Brian Corrigan
WebCentral takes half stake in messagecare
ASX-listed web hosting specialist, WebCentral, has acquired a 50 per cent share in messagecare for an undisclosed fee.
Multiemedia wins $5m Iraqi contract
ASX-listed satellite broadband service provider, Multiemedia, has won a $5 million contract to supply the US military with Internet and voice services in post-war Iraq.
Microsoft offers extra Assurance
Microsoft has announced enhancements to the desktop and server sides of its Software Assurance Program.
Steady as she goes for KAZ Group
ASX-listed KAZ Group has met its forecasts for revenues, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) and net profits in a steady year of consolidation.
Connect launches convergence service
Connect Internet Solutions has launched a new service offering the integration of voice, video and data over a single Internet Protocol (IP) network.
Netgear takes support to corporate levels
Networking vendor, Netgear, has launched a range of new services to support its efforts to win more installations in bigger Australian companies.
Microsoft preaches software security
Microsoft has urged software developers to change the way they work.
TechEd: Don't mention the "L" word
Microsoft kicked off its tenth annual Tech Ed conference in Brisbane yesterday by acknowledging that the environment it operates in is changing. While careful not to mention the dreaded Linux, there was recognition that the software giant was being forced to change the way it does business.
Universities awarded HP mobility grants
Two Australian universities have been awarded grants of $420,000 from HP to explore and develop the use of mobile technology in education.
Linux resellers dismiss SCO licensing claims
Members of the Linux community have labelled SCO Group plans to hit them with Unix licensing fees as extortion.
Oracle announces new industry focus
Software vendor Oracle has announced a new go-to-market strategy with a specific focus on four key verticals – finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and government.
3Com switches onto enterprise opportunities
Networking vendor, 3Com, is to launch a new switch later this month as it seeks to deepen its footprint in the enterprise market.
Dell and EMC extend storage alliance
EMC and Dell have agreed to extend a multi-billion dollar worldwide strategic alliance for networked storage systems despite being less than two years through the original five-year agreement.
Cyber police earn Quick praise
Cyber police in Victoria have been praised by a computer training and support company after helping it resolve a domain name hijacking.