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Accusation: Exchange rate excuse for tech price gouging
Tue, 12th Feb 2013
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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pc hardware
Aussie and NZ tech consumers face price gouging, not just from vendors but at distribution level, insider claims.
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Waiting until the Dell dust settles?
Thu, 7th Feb 2013
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network infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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ibm
As Dell transitions to private ownership, CIOs must weigh the potential risks and rewards, or face the uncertainty during the shake-up in the IT landscape.
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Certus kick-offs ANZ territory appointments
Mon, 26th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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ibm
Regions largest specialist IBM system integration company appoints Lee Eglinton in first of three hirings across ANZ.
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Symantec announces all-in-one backup app
Tue, 13th Nov 2012
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personal computing devices
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data protection
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symantec
Symantec has launched the Backup Exec 3600 Appliance, offering a unified, cost-effective solution for virtual and physical backup and recovery systems.
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Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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pc hardware
Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.
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Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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edge computing
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personal computing devices
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voyager internet
Web Drive’s Open Host to acquire 9,300 domains and 4,000 hosting customers from Hosting Direct, as HD shifts its focus to data centre and ISP connectivity.
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High-end reseller picks up top hardware brand
Mon, 7th May 2012
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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higher education
Central Innovation’s IC3D snags US brand Boxx Technologies, providing top-tier customised hardware for businesses with intense rendering demands.
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New era for enterprise flash technology
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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storage
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data protection
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dr
EMC reveals details of hardware and software solution that leverages PCIe Flash technology and makes leap from storage to server.
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Competing against the copier salesperson
Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Managed print services offers resellers the chance to get their foot in the door with copier replacements, says Paul Francois, Comworth OKI business manager.
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Check Point triples appliance power
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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pc hardware
Check Point's 2012 security appliances deliver triple the performance of previous models, with new software to guard against bot attacks, says CEO Gil Shwed.
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Investors flee HP
Mon, 22nd Aug 2011
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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software
HP shares plummeted to USD $23.60 as investors panic over the company's drastic strategic shift, casting doubt on its future prospects.
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Is the laptop dead?
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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smartphones
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storage
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uc
There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.
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Intel updates channel partner programme
Thu, 12th May 2011
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personal computing devices
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support
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pc hardware
Intel has unveiled a unified channel programme in Australia/New Zealand at the Solutions Summit in Melbourne, integrating system builders and resellers.
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Tablets: The Second wave in enterprise mobility
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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uc
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
The iPad 2's launch boosts enterprise mobility, balancing sleek design and usability with productivity gains, while also sparking new security challenges.
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Huawei to upgrade Vodafone’s Australian network
Tue, 22nd Feb 2011
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uc
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personal computing devices
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telco
Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone’s network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.
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Putting the V in value
Sat, 1st Jan 2011
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it training
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devops
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apm
Specialist skills: when to train and when to outsource? Geoff Cossey, Director of security-focused distributor Chillisoft, discusses.
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EMC wins major Defence Force tech deal
Tue, 7th Dec 2010
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spacetech
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Multi-million dollar contract won to provide a data backup, recovery and archive solution for the New Zealand Defence Force.
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HP trademarks 'Palmpad'
Wed, 21st Jul 2010
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personal computing devices
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software
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hp
HP trademarks 'Palmpad', hinting at new handheld devices following its Palm acquisition. Future products may rival Apple's offerings, sources suggest.
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IBM opens up 'After 5' events
Fri, 16th Jul 2010
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endpoint protection
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edr
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personal computing devices
IBM to open 'After 5' events to public, offering hands-on access to latest hardware, previously exclusive to partners and clients. Registration now open.
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HP restructures ANZ operations
Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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nz
HP undergoes major restructuring in Australia and New Zealand, appointing Hamish Alexander as Country Manager for NZ's Imaging and Printing Group.