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IBM 4Q revenue slumps, 2015 outlook not great

Global tech giant IBM's earnings slumped in the fourth quarter for 2014 as it moves away from its core hardware business.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2015

Dimension Data

Service incidents 'not device related' as human error troubles business

A report by Dimension Data reveals that human error accounts for nearly one-third of the 91,000 IT service incidents logged in 2013, outstripping device issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014

Gaming

Defiant Ballmer defends Microsoft's hardware venture

CEO Steve Ballmer has defended Microsoft's move into the hardware market, defiantly holding up a tablet in yet another emotional Redmond farewell.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2013

Software-as-a-Service

Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%

Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013

Customer Relationship Management

Things to know before buying a phone system - Vadacom

PABX lease expired? Moving premises? Need to upgrade your phone system? Vadacom's CEO outlines the Top 5 features to look for in a modern phone solution.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2013

Data Protection

Symantec announces all-in-one backup app

Symantec has launched the Backup Exec 3600 Appliance, offering a unified, cost-effective solution for virtual and physical backup and recovery systems.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2012

Cloud Services

Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe

Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2012

Edge Computing

Web Drive to gain 9300 domains in Hosting Direct deal

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.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2012

Storage

New era for enterprise flash technology

EMC reveals details of hardware and software solution that leverages PCIe Flash technology and makes leap from storage to server.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2012

Document Management

Competing against the copier salesperson

Managed print services offers resellers the chance to get their foot in the door with copier replacements, says Paul Francois, Comworth OKI business manager.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011

PC Hardware

Check Point triples appliance power

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.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011

Investors flee HP

HP shares plummeted to USD $23.60 as investors panic over the company's drastic strategic shift, casting doubt on its future prospects.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Hardware stories

Gaming

Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales

The Warehouse reports Q3 sales of $367.0m, up 3.2%, with 13 consecutive quarters of positive same store sales.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014

Network Infrastructure

Dell disputes 15,000 jobs cut rumours

Dell denies rumours of 15,000 job cuts, confirming only a small portion of its workforce accepted voluntary severance, as it optimises operations.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014

Storage

Silver Peak seals ANZ VRX distie deal

Silver Peak names Vadis Systems as its new distributor for VRX solutions in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost their regional presence.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2013

Gaming

'My Passport Slim' released

Western Digital's sleek 'My Passport Slim' hits the shelves, a nifty portable hard drive in 1TB and 2TB sizes, just in time for Christmas.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2013

Supply Chain

Accusation: Exchange rate excuse for tech price gouging

Aussie and NZ tech consumers face price gouging, not just from vendors but at distribution level, insider claims.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013

Network Infrastructure

Waiting until the Dell dust settles?

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013