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A special investigation into PC price-cutting

VIP Computers has acquired Realtime Distribution. A well known and respected distributor within the IT sector, Realtime was established in 1989 and its particular strength is in supplying gaming components to the trade and components to the industrial markets.

Crucial year for IT industry means unprecedented interest in CTS and TRS.2005 shows hailed as unqualified success.

The Creative Zen Vision:M could trump Apple’s finest with an unrivalled set of features.

TuneStage brings wireless networking to MP3 players.CES award caps good year for firm.

Scanning and speech recognition easier, more reliable and more marketable than ever

Corporate rejig leads telco behemoth to restate its commitment to the indirect channel.

Best of Stuff and Mac Expo both veer towards digital home.CeBIT to follow suit.

Canadian giant throws down the gauntlet to rivals. New video platform also announced.

Second event of the year is hailed as the best yet. Strong US presence bolsters the line-up.

Complete Picture programme giving retailers free training on new software product range.

Tiny iPod nano hailed as an instant design classic. Jury out on iTunes mobile phone.