Hardware stories - Page 9

Regions largest specialist IBM system integration company appoints Lee Eglinton in first of three hirings across ANZ.

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

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

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.

Central Innovation’s IC3D snags US brand Boxx Technologies, providing top-tier customised hardware for businesses with intense rendering demands.

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

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

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.

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

There was a time when owning a laptop was uncommon and typically restricted to business people who travelled a lot for work.

Intel has unveiled a unified channel programme in Australia/New Zealand at the Solutions Summit in Melbourne, integrating system builders and resellers.

The iPad 2's launch boosts enterprise mobility, balancing sleek design and usability with productivity gains, while also sparking new security challenges.

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.

Specialist skills: when to train and when to outsource? Geoff Cossey, Director of security-focused distributor Chillisoft, discusses.

Multi-million dollar contract won to provide a data backup, recovery and archive solution for the New Zealand Defence Force.

HP trademarks 'Palmpad', hinting at new handheld devices following its Palm acquisition. Future products may rival Apple's offerings, sources suggest.

IBM to open 'After 5' events to public, offering hands-on access to latest hardware, previously exclusive to partners and clients. Registration now open.

HP undergoes major restructuring in Australia and New Zealand, appointing Hamish Alexander as Country Manager for NZ's Imaging and Printing Group.

The UK gov updates procurement policies to focus on green tech and tackles e-waste, showing serious commitment to combatting climate change.

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