Stories by Agnes King

Stealing from thieves

Antivirus software developer Sophos has launched an onslaught against rival vendors it claims are using resellers to establish initial sales before cutting them out of the loop for ongoing revenues.

Cash injection for software developers

Bambuu Limited, a specialist investor in Australian developed software, has relisted on the ASX this week, falling just short of its target capitalisation of $8 million.

Eftpos transactions over the Net

E-business has taken the next evolutionary step with credit card and eftpos transactions being offered over the Web, thanks to Ctel Technologies new Customer Direct system.

New degree designed to address skills shortage

Deakin University, Microsoft Australia, and Com Tech Education Services have teamed up to develop and deliver a new degree aimed at feeding the skill-starved IT employment industry.

Acer moves into networking

PC vendor Acer Computer Australia has launched itself into the networking market in an effort to provide a total hardware solution for its channel partners.

Edge liquidation goes ahead

Edge Technology's pending liquidation is finally a reality and creditors can now begin the arduous task of suing former directors Johnson and Phynia Wang, whose whereabouts are still unknown.

New strain of resellers enter channel

One of Australia's five big professional services firms, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, has acquired Criterion Technology, enabling it to offer enterprise business solutions directly to its clients.

Com Tech offers global support to customers

Internet development and network integrator Com Tech Communications has unveiled a new global service package which will provide customers with support anywhere, anytime around the globe.

Coms21 buys eGlobal

Canberra-based smart card software developer Coms21 has acquired some major leverage in the Australian and Asian markets following the purchase of enterprise software and e-business company eGlobal International.

New MD leads CHA back to health

Melbourne-based distributor, CHA, appears to be on the fast track to recovery after its kerfuffle with global distribution giant CHS Electronics last year and has appointed itself a new General Manager to lead the way to greener pastures.

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