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HP releases butterfly design laptop 
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HP releases butterfly design laptop
Mar 19, 2010
Vendor targets female audience.
 
HP settles spat over counterfeit printer ink 
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HP settles spat over counterfeit printer ink
By Shaun Nichols | Mar 19, 2010
Eleven companies settle in case over imported cartridges.
 
Google and Intel rumoured to be developing connected TVs 
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Google and Intel rumoured to be developing connected TVs
By Dan Worth | Mar 19, 2010
Reports suggest tech giants to team up with Sony for new web-enabled TVs.
 
Amazon launches Mac version of its Kindle e-reader 
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Amazon launches Mac version of its Kindle e-reader
Mar 19, 2010
Online retail giant says iPad version will follow soon.
 
Cisco to intro Westmere-based UCS servers next month 
News > Networking
Cisco to intro Westmere-based UCS servers next month
By Jeff O'Heir & Joseph F. kovar | Mar 19, 2010
Although the new servers, based on the Intel Xeon 5600 "Westmere" processor, are not expected to ship for another month, Cisco is not waiting to brag about their ...
 
Network vendors line up LTE resources for Telstra 
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Network vendors line up LTE resources for Telstra
By Ry Crozier | Mar 18, 2010
Ericsson, NSN and Huawei win place in coveted trial.
 
Viewsonic launches 3D capable projector 
News > Hardware
Viewsonic launches 3D capable projector
Mar 18, 2010
Don't forget your goggles.
 
Targus Mac accessories headed for David Jones 
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Targus Mac accessories headed for David Jones
Mar 18, 2010
Available in 27 stores.
 
Japanese scientists build world's fastest scanner 
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Japanese scientists build world's fastest scanner
By Iain Thomson | Mar 18, 2010
Device scans a 200 page book in one minute.
 
AMD: 'We were cloud before cloud was cool' 
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AMD: 'We were cloud before cloud was cool'
By Andrew R | Mar 18, 2010
AMD's prepping for the upcoming release of two new Opteron series.
 
Dell sues LCD makers for alleged price fixing 
News > Hardware
Dell sues LCD makers for alleged price fixing
Mar 18, 2010
Complaint names five manufacturers including Sharp, Hitachi and Toshiba
 
Interview: Peter Kazacos and the "wild west" of IT 
News > Services
Interview: Peter Kazacos and the "wild west" of IT
By Brett Winterford | Mar 18, 2010
CRN talks to Hostech chairman and industry veteran, Peter Kazacos.
 
Cisco launches new Borderless Access products 
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Cisco launches new Borderless Access products
By Dan Worth | Mar 18, 2010
Overhauls fixed-switching portfolio.
 
IDC predicts big rebound for PC market 
News > Hardware
IDC predicts big rebound for PC market
By Dan Worth | Mar 17, 2010
Double-digit growth expected year-on-year through 2014.
 
Analyst: x86 systems closing the gap on RISC 
News > Hardware
Analyst: x86 systems closing the gap on RISC
By Brett Winterford | Mar 17, 2010
Ideas International predicts spike in x86 server performance.
 
Mwave "embarrassed" by ACCC warranty notice 
News > Sales & Marketing
Mwave "embarrassed" by ACCC warranty notice
By Negar Salek | Mar 17, 2010 | 2 Comments 
Reseller must attend compliance training program.
 
Intel debuts six-core Xeon 5600 line 
News > Hardware
Intel debuts six-core Xeon 5600 line
By Daniel Robinson | Mar 17, 2010
First six-core Xeons for workstations and servers offer performance leap.
 
IVT Systems acquires Cisco silver partner Pepperstorm 
News > Networking
IVT Systems acquires Cisco silver partner Pepperstorm
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 17, 2010
Regional player targets data centres with UCS.
 
Simms: how to survive as an Apple reseller 
News > Services
Simms: how to survive as an Apple reseller
By Negar Salek | Mar 16, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Differentiate or else, says Simms.
 
AMD to release Magny-Cours chips on March 29 
News > Hardware
AMD to release Magny-Cours chips on March 29
By Damon Poeter | Mar 16, 2010
AMD set to officially release its next-generation processors.
 
Lenovo: HP is after your customers 
News > Hardware
Lenovo: HP is after your customers
By Sholto Macpherson | Mar 16, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Vendor sharpens its assault on SMB.
 
Crime Commission to establish server provider panel 
News > Hardware
Crime Commission to establish server provider panel
By Liz Tay | Mar 15, 2010
Three year contract for hardware and services.
 
Cisco readies new UC server 
News > Software
Cisco readies new UC server
By Chad Berndtson | Mar 15, 2010
Cisco will later this month introduce the Intercompany Media Engine (IME).
 
Apple opens up iPad pre-orders 
News > Hardware
Apple opens up iPad pre-orders
By Shaun Nichols | Mar 14, 2010
US consumers begin online queue for tablet.
 
Intel shows off first six-core desktop processor 
News > Hardware
Intel shows off first six-core desktop processor
By Iain Thomson | Mar 12, 2010
Core i7-980X Extreme Edition aimed at workstations and gamers.
 
Sony takes on Nintendo Wii with PlayStation Move Wand 
News > Hardware
Sony takes on Nintendo Wii with PlayStation Move Wand
Mar 12, 2010
Sony puts Nintendo on notice.
 
NT Education Dept buys 3Com kit 
News > Hardware
NT Education Dept buys 3Com kit
Mar 12, 2010
Three-year multi-million dollar deal.
 
Customs seizes Nintendo game copiers 
News > Hardware
Customs seizes Nintendo game copiers
Mar 12, 2010
R4 mod chips seized from would-be importer.
 
Auditor: New IT systems just the ticket for NSW buses 
News > Hardware
Auditor: New IT systems just the ticket for NSW buses
Mar 11, 2010
But where are the plans?
 
Apple's first iPad commercial stresses ease of use 
News > Mobility
Apple's first iPad commercial stresses ease of use
Mar 10, 2010
Apple airs first iPad commercial in the US during the Academy Awards.
 
Cisco's growing partner base leads to new incentive 
News > Networking
Cisco's growing partner base leads to new incentive
By Negar Salek | Mar 10, 2010
Ever wondered how many others are doing what you're doing?
 
Fujitsu explains top exec's departure 
News > Hardware
Fujitsu explains top exec's departure
By Shaun Nichols | Mar 10, 2010
Authorities may investigate reasons for Kuniaki Nozoe exit.
 
Dell unveils Vostro 3000 laptops for smbs 
News > Hardware
Dell unveils Vostro 3000 laptops for smbs
By Daniel Robinson, Negar Salek | Mar 10, 2010
Revamped line adds latest Intel Core chips but keeps value price tag.
 
Dell brings de-dupe to SMBs 
News > Hardware
Dell brings de-dupe to SMBs
By Daniel Robinson | Mar 10, 2010
PowerVault DL1200 backup appliance comes with Symantec Backup Exec 2010.
 
Black week for HP as troubles mount 
News > Hardware
Black week for HP as troubles mount
By Rosalie Marshall | Mar 10, 2010
Company beset by lawsuits, strikes and huge compensation payout.
 
Datacom NOC staff win support 
News > Hardware
Datacom NOC staff win support
By Ry Crozier | Mar 10, 2010
More customer stories emerge.
 
Synnex signs Senzu consumer electronics  
News > Hardware
Synnex signs Senzu consumer electronics
By Negar Salek | Mar 9, 2010
Alternative to premium AV brands.
 
Cebit 2010: 3D projectors, mind control technology and ebook readers 
News > Sales & Marketing
Cebit 2010: 3D projectors, mind control technology and ebook readers
By Daniel Long | Mar 9, 2010
Like CES 2010, 3D gadgets are just as popular at this year's CeBIT technology fair in Germany. We take a look at some of the more interesting products on display
 
Semiconductor capital equipment spending to soar 
News > Hardware
Semiconductor capital equipment spending to soar
By Dan Worth | Mar 9, 2010
Gartner predicts bonanza as recession fades.
 
Anyware founder to focus on Mwave 
News > Hardware
Anyware founder to focus on Mwave
By Negar Salek | Mar 8, 2010
Staff shift over to Mwave.
 
Netgear moves into midsize storage with iSCSI appliances 
News > Storage
Netgear moves into midsize storage with iSCSI appliances
By Jeff O'Heir & Joseph F. kovar | Mar 8, 2010
Netgear is moving upstream with its first rackmount iSCSI appliances.
 
Oracle turns the screws on the Sun channel 
News > Hardware
Oracle turns the screws on the Sun channel
By Brett Winterford | Mar 5, 2010
Sun's Aussie staff welcomed, minus channel staff.
 
Opinion: Three reasons Apple is suing HTC 
News > Mobility
Opinion: Three reasons Apple is suing HTC
By Steven Burke | Mar 5, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Will HTC eat Apple's iPhone profits?
 
Microsoft working on mobile version of Surface 
News > Mobility
Microsoft working on mobile version of Surface
By Kevin McLaughlin | Mar 4, 2010
Surface in your pocket.
 
Nigeria fingered in latest NAB phishing attack: WatchGuard 
News > Security
Nigeria fingered in latest NAB phishing attack: WatchGuard
By Nate Cochrane | Mar 4, 2010
Africa's broadband revolution threatens Western businesses.
 
Analyst: iPad launch may be delayed 
News > Mobility
Analyst: iPad launch may be delayed
Mar 3, 2010
Production problems at manufacturer.
 
Apple hits HTC with patent infringement suit 
News > Mobility
Apple hits HTC with patent infringement suit
By Andrew R | Mar 3, 2010
Is Palm next?
 
Security is weak in the cloud: RSA President 
News > Security
Security is weak in the cloud: RSA President
By Negar Salek, live at RSA | Mar 3, 2010 | 1 Comment 
Enterprises hold back migrating to the cloud.
 
EMC partners with Intel for cloud security 
News > Storage
EMC partners with Intel for cloud security
By Negar Salek, live at RSA | Mar 3, 2010
RSA demonstrates proof-of-concept at the RSA Conference.
 
IBM claims x86 server breakthrough 
News > Hardware
IBM claims x86 server breakthrough
By Brett Winterford | Mar 2, 2010
HP "put on notice".
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