November 2009
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November 24, 2009
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Tech Data cautious on spending outlook
IT spending continues to improve according to Tech Data but it is not yet confident that the recession is over. The broad line giant has filed third quarter sales for the period ended 31 October of $5.6bn, down 8.1% on last year but up 8.8% ... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2009
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BSA doubles rewards for London whistle blowers
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) has doubled the reward to those staff that are prepared to blow the whistle on their employers using unlicensed software. Continue Reading
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November 24, 2009
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HP warns of printer supply woes until end of year
Hewlett-Packard has cautioned that printer availability may continue to be tight until the start of January but that it should have freed up by the time a concerted refresh kicks in next year. The firm admitted in a fiscal Q4 conference call with ... Continue Reading
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November 24, 2009
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HP warns of printer supply woes until the end of the year
Hewlett-Packard has cautioned that printer availability may continue to be tight until the start of January but that it should have freed up by the time a concerted refresh kicks in next year. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
Azlan grabs Walker for server and storage team
Azlan has staged a dawn raid to bolster its server and storage team with Mark Walker due to join the distributor from next year to manage the unit along with an expected slew of vendor signings. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
Computerlinks adds Web 2.0 protection
Security distributor Computerlinks has added dynamic content protection vendor Optenet to its line-up. Optenet specialises in cloud-based web-filtering, anti-spam,anti-virus, email and web security solutions sold as a subscription-based managed ... Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
IT sector shows improvement as financial strength returns
The financial state of the IT sector continued to improve with a drop in insolvencies last month accompanied by signs that financial strength to ride out the remaining months of the recession is also returning. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
Web the security threat platform of choice
Hackers are still exploiting old vulnerabilities and basic errors to get access to sensitive data with the web the main route of attacks this year. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
Ciena picks up Nortel units
Network infrastructure vendor Ciena has won the auction for Nortel's optical networking and carrier Ethernet business with a bid of $769m (£463m). Earlier on Monday competing bidder Nokia Siemens Networks pulled out of the auction, as reported... Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
RM builds on Building Schools initiative
International expansion and maturing Building Schools for the Future (BSF) contracts helped education specialist RM boost sales by more than 20% in fiscal 2009. Continue Reading
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November 23, 2009
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Nov'09
Nokia Siemens bows out of latest Nortel auction
Acquisitive Nokia Siemens Networks has been pipped to the post again in the latest Nortel rummage sale after a marathon three day auction for its optical networking and carrier Ethernet business. Continue Reading
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November 22, 2009
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Nov'09
Missing link for storage evolution
If you think of the world of storage as a jigsaw, then the role played by the LSI MegaRAID SAS/SATA is a crucial one. Continue Reading
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November 22, 2009
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Nov'09
Investing in the economic recovery
Currently attempting to realign itself to serve the business market, Gateway division product business manager, Kevin O'Donoghue, explains the company's strategy. Continue Reading
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November 22, 2009
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Nov'09
Eye-candy laptop offers sexy specs for gamers
A few years ago the idea of a laptop targeted at the gaming community might have caused a few smirks. Continue Reading
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November 22, 2009
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Nov'09
Adobe CS4 is set to pack a punch
The current excitement, certainly in the graphics design market, is around the arrival of Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4). Continue Reading
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November 22, 2009
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Nov'09
Which? picks Avaya for call centre upgrade
Consumer champion Which? is to revamp the technology that supports its customer services operations, replacing an Alcatel system with an Avaya telephony platform with integrated voice recording from Verint. Continue Reading
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November 20, 2009
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Nov'09
Meru picks Westcon for UK distie contract
Wireless LAN hotshot Meru Networks has jumped into bed with Westcon to provide value-added distribution services in the UK. Meru, which works with Westcon in other theatres and also has relationships with Siracom and Sphinx in the UK, is giving ... Continue Reading
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November 20, 2009
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Nov'09
EU gives Oracle extra time to justify Sun merger
The EU has pushed back its deadline for reviewing the Sun merger after granting a request from Oracle to provide more time to provide a counter argument to concerns over competition. Continue Reading
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November 19, 2009
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Nov'09
Dell sees incoming PC refresh
Dell's CEO claims demand for PCs is starting to trickle down from enterprise customers again but the launch of Windows 7 has nothing to do with it. Continue Reading
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November 19, 2009
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Nov'09
Ingram Micro unveils SAM strategy
Ingram Micro has taken the covers off a Software Asset Management(SAM) strategy backed by Microsoft designed to place resellers in the position to certify user software licenses. Continue Reading