News (165)

  • Defence cuts $268m IBM stealth deal

    Just weeks before the Gershon review of the government's $6 billion IT spending was delivered, the Department of Defence has quietly inked a massive five-year deal with IBM worth $268 million.

  • Sun shines on IBM Solaris deal

    IBM has shed light on an agreement with Sun that gives its customers the option of choosing Sun's Unix-based Solaris 10 as the operating system on IBM's x86-based System x or BladeCenter servers.

  • Qld govt sets lean, green PC shopping policy

    The Queensland Government has announced a new "green" IT procurement plan covering all government agency purchases of PCs, laptops and servers over the next three years.

  • Trend Micro joins online security crowd

    Online security services are on the rise, and vendor Trend Micro has joined the crowd with its newest offering SecureCloud.

  • Microsoft targets Oracle licensing to win customers

    With the upcoming launch of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft will focus its massive resources on the issue of licensing, in an attempt to win customers for Oracle and IBM.

Features and Case Studies (47)

  • Cisco, IBM team on storage

    The networking giant will soon begin to sell switches that use Big Blue's software for managing and storing huge pools of data.

  • Sun attacks IBM's Linux strategy

    Sun has offered IBM the benefit of its "experience" if Big Blue decides it wants to implement a wholesale move to the Linux desktop.

  • Microsoft move may spark database price war

    The company outlines plans for SQL Server, including a new lower-cost workgroup version aimed at open source and other competitors.

  • Sun faces stiff competition in networking

    The company has officially entered the networking business with the launch of switches from its Nauticus acquisition but competitors and analysts agree that it won't be a slam dunk for the server company.

  • Who's liable for Linux?

    It's the next big Linux controversy: Who should be liable if customers wind up using software that was created from misappropriated intellectual property?

Reviews (51)

  • IBM System x3455

    This is a good choice for compute-intensive applications, but the System x3455's restricted storage and availability options limit its use when it comes to general hosting duties.

  • IBM ThinkPad T42

    The ThinkPad T42 is a good choice for business professionals looking for a top-notch laptop at a reasonable price.

  • IBM ThinkCentre S50 818321M

    An easy-to-manage, business-minded PC, the IBM ThinkCentre S50 merits a place in almost any corporate or SOHO work space.

  • IBM ThinkPad X31

    The ultraportable ThinkPad X31 provides a depth of features in a compact format that's suitable for serious travellers.

  • IBM ThinkPad G40

    Notebooks powered by desktop processors are nothing new, but the ThinkPad G40 is an affordable, practical desktop replacement.

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