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Chip giant AMD has begun the process of renaming ATI products under its own brand.

Microsoft is set to make Office Communications Server 2007 available for beta testing ahead of its release next year.

VNU exhibitions, the organiser of Channel Expo, has invited PC Retail readers to submit their suggestions for ways in which the UK's premier technology trade show can be improved.

Digital memory outfit Catalus is offering PC Retail readers the opportunity to win a TomTom One satnav unit, with additional Kingston memory, if they can answer one simple question.

Following the recent acquisition of ATI, AMD saw its GPU division fall in all segments during Q3, leaving rival Nvidia to gain market share. 

The Christmas rush appeared to have started this weekend, spearheaded by a special retail event across London's West End, while the technology sector "remains pretty buoyant".

Online PC giant Dell has suggested it may open retail shops in Britain, breaking from its 22-year custom of only selling over the phone and via the internet.

The website for the UK’s premier IT trade show has gone live, with a number of new features to follow.

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.