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Analyst Gartner has warned that legislation designed to limit the environmental effects caused by computer parts could have detrimental consequences to international supply chains, unless the companies responsible adhere to the strictest measures available.

This year’s CRN Channel Awards saw Enta Group take away two trophies at the ceremony held in Battersea last week.    

Microsoft has appointed VIP as authorised OEM software distributor.

Popularity for online video is eroding traditional TV viewing, says a report by market research firm ICM.   

Sony has announced a recall on certain Cyber-shot digital cameras, due to defects in the liquid crystal displays.

Ofcom has announced that it will be legal to use low power FM transmitters in the UK from December 8th.

Share prices in the world’s largest internet search engine exceeded $500 on Wall Street yesterday, making it the third largest technology firm in the US.

The PCA has criticised broadband providers for mis-informing businesses and supplying them with inadequate connections for their uses.

Linux owners could be liable to pay a fee to Microsoft, the software giant’s CEO Steve Ballmer has suggested.

Sonic Solutions has filed a patent infringement complaint against German software manufacturer Nero AG and its US affiliate for infringement of one of its video editing patents.

Samsung has signed a distribution deal with eSys, whose contract with former partner Seagate was recently terminated over an audit dispute.

The European Union has ordered Microsoft to hand over information on its software.