Microsoft last week launched a hostile US$44.6bn takeover bid to buy Web giant Yahoo. If the deal goes ahead it will be the latest in a line of multibillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions the tech sector has witnessed in recent years.
Compaq and IBM are working together to develop storage software, but HP would rather go it alone with its OpenView management suite due for release next month.
Australia will see IBM attacking the server stronghold of Dell Computer and Hewlett-Packard later this month, using the aggressive pricing strategy that proved effective against Sun Microsystems.
Australians won't be able to pre-order PCs with Windows XP installed until the software's official launch date, however, local PC maker Dell looks set to beat its competitors off the mark.
Stung by IBM's high profile in the Linux market, Compaq has rolled out migration tools and other initiatives to win over users of the operating system.
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The Australian Broadcasting Corporation plans to integrate Intel's Itanium family of processors into its IT department -- despite a general lack of popularity for the platform.
Advisor John Morris believes the forthcoming HP-Compaq merger heralds substantial benefits for both company's customers if things are handled right.
HP believes that retaining executive talent is what will make the Compaq merger succeed. But history shows that heroes with lofty resumes aren't always enough to turn things around.
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Canon Australia has gone a little ballistic this week, releasing no less than six products of various types onto the market.
The nx7010 has the power and the features to serve as your sole PC, and it offers more mobility than a typical desktop replacement.
With more than six hours of battery life, the sturdy nx5000 is a good choice for frequent flyers and desk jockeys.
The nx9110 offers a good compromise between performance, features and price for the mobile executive.
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