Ronda Field

Personal computer manufacturers can still squeeze opportunities out of the global consumer PC market in spite of its recent slowdown in the U.S., according to Nielsen//NetRatings Inc.

A landmark study is to be completed this year that will look at the impact of the Internet economy in Australia. The study, which is to be conducted by Allen Consulting Group in conjunction with Monash University, has attracted the sponsorship of networking giant Cisco Systems Inc.