Most important software trend in decades, says IDC.

Short messaging service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS) and wireless IP data and content will drive a growth in Australian mobile phone users by 2007, according to research firm IDC.

IT execs looking to open source options, says Novell.

IT department's problem, say end users.

But x86 server demand drives growth.

Printer sales in Australia fell 12 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 to 390,000 units, and are expected to fall another 13 percent for the full year 2004, IDC said.

Global sales of PC microprocessors reached $8.7bn in 4Q07.

The Australian PC market grew 9.6 percent in the first calendar quarter compared to the final quarter of 2003, driven by strong notebook sales, according to figures released by IDC.

Long-term outlook on the up, according to IDC.

IDC reports sales up 16 per cent, but still lower than expectations.

End of the line in sight for unconnected handhelds.

PDA shipments in the first quarter of 2005 have declined by 26 percent, according to analyst IDC.

IT spending by Australia's telecommunications sector grew to $1.949 billion dollars in 2003, accounting for 20 percent of the corporate IT spend locally, latest IDC research has suggested.

For the first time since the fourth quarter of 2001, notebook manufacturer Toshiba has lost its top market share position, knocked off in Q2 this year by HP.

Dimension defects from Intel.

PDA market remains in free fall.

Despite the relentless march of Linux, major vendors believe commercial Unix releases aren't ready for the scrapheap yet.