The companies' channel partnership will see Incredible Connection sell Dell laptops for the first time.
Roll-out has started, but the initiative has been delayed and is unlikely to meet its 2011 deadline.
Analysts predict tighter budgets, but tech retailers expect increased spending this festive season.
In today's technology roundup: Collapse of phone network simulated, NY insider trading scandal widens, F1 designer unveils electric car, and EU amends 'three strikes' Bill.
In this World Wide Wrap: Google eyes online retailers, Posiflex acquires Protocol Systems, and Starfish invests in retail tech.
In this World Wide Wrap: Clean energy to boost manufacturing, manufacturing intelligence solution released, Chartered Semiconductor guns for no 2, and Design LED joins flexible display project.
Bytes Communication Systems won the tender to provide a converged communications network for the stadium.
Moving operations to the cloud offers computing power without hardware and technical costs, says Intdev.
The roads agency secures additional funding, ensuring e-tolling is a reality in 2010.
In this World Wide Wrap: MS develops sixth sense, Motorola intros next-gen barcode reader, and doggie door gets RFID.
In this World Wide Wrap: HP debuts TouchSmart printers, hospital's printing overhaul saves costs, and futuristic imaging glasses unveiled.
In this World Wide Wrap: Skype settlement in sight, new laws threaten social media, and TSMC wins semiconductor legal battle.
In this World Wide Wrap: Partnership for “smartphone on wheels”, Zinc battery promises longer life, and MS and Taiwan build cloud research centre.