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News We were in discussions with Tesco about supplying notebooks for a trial, but we realised we didn't have the inventory to supply Tesco in the run-up to Christmas and keep the channel happy," he said. PC manufacturer... [07 Dec 1998]
Siemens clings onto Tesco with Trekkie treats
News Meanwhile, an NOP survey has identified PCs as the Christmas presents most requested by UK children, ahead of Sony and Nintendo games consoles. Tesco is to boldly go where no supermarket has gone before by selling... [26 Nov 1998]
Intel chief slams Dixons for overcharging
News Anyone shopping around this Christmas will find plenty of good deals on the UK high-street. Intel chief Craig Barrett has lashed out at Dixons Group stores for stifling the UK computer market by overcharging. [19 Nov 1998]
BT Internet to tempt users with mobile giveaway
News BT Internet is to give away free mobile phones and connection to the Cellnet network in an effort to cash in on a Christmas rush on the Net. The offer applies to customers who sign up to its annual subscription plan, and... [13 Nov 1998]
US set to spend $1.1bn online this Christmas
News US consumers will spend $1.1bn online this Christmas according to eMarketer, a New York-based Internet research company. The prediction follows the publication of two surveys, eMarketer's ecommerce retail shopping report... [12 Nov 1998]
ARM handhelds to support Windows CE
News I can't say exactly when, but it'll be before Christmas. UK-based microprocessor designer ARM Holdings has paved the way for handheld devices based on its chip architecture to run Microsoft's Windows CE operating system. [13 Oct 1998]
In brief: Psion struggles in busy palmtop market
News The company reported disappointing sales for its Series 5 palmtop, but a Psion spokesman said its new personal organiser - the Series 3mx - will drive increased sales in the run up to Christmas. Psion's results for the... [03 Sep 1998]
In brief: AOL launches upgrade in the US
News The upgrade, which reportedly features more graphic icons and word processing checks, is due to reach Europe before Christmas, according to an AOL spokesman. America Online yesterday released its latest client software -... [31 Jul 1998]
IDT to offer European Internet telephony service
News The package will be rolled out in the US tomorrow but a company spokesman said it will also be available in Europe before Christmas this year. IDT will be offering European businesses simple access to IP telephony in... [01 Jul 1998]
Bull wins DSS server contract
News The roll-out must be completed by Christmas, Rowley said. Bull Information Systems has beaten IBM and ICL to a £10m contract with the UK Department of Social Security (DSS). Bull will supply the DSS with 1,000 servers... [01 Jul 1998]
In brief: Fujitsu plans supermarket tie-up
News Fujitsu is planning to sell PCs in UK high-street supermarkets by Christmas. The company is currently in negotiations with various supermarket chains, and believes other PC manufacturers are also following this path. [26 Jun 1998]
