May 2009
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May 21, 2009
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May'09
Brocade revenues rise but losses widen
Brocade has managed to beat the expectations of Wall Street with its revenue numbers for its second quarter claiming that its acquisition of Foundry is already paying off providing it with greater market share. For the three months that ended 2 May... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2009
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May'09
NetApp splashes out $1.5bn to pick up Data Domain
NetApp has put $1.5bn on the table to buy de-duplication specialist Data Domain as consolidation among storage vendors continues unabated. Continue Reading
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May 21, 2009
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May'09
Wireless '09 show, Olympia
The halcyon days of global and industrial supremacy may be long gone, but there are still some areas where Britain is leading the world, and when it comes to the deployment and use of wireless networking technology, we're still at the top of the ... Continue Reading
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May 20, 2009
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May'09
SAM driven by fear rather than strategy
Although the interest in Software Asset Management (SAM) is higher than it has been in the past there are some concerns that it is being driven by fear of compliance rather than to improve business processes for the long-term. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2009
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May'09
Analysis: Public sector key to wireless adoption
The halcyon days of global and industrial supremacy may belong gone, but there are still some areas where Britain is leading the world, and when it comes to the deployment and use of wireless networking technology we’re still at the top of the pile. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2009
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May'09
SMEs starting to worry about security
The message that SMEs need to be worried about security breaches appears to be getting through with a growing number of small firms showing concern their corporate and personal data could be stolen. Continue Reading
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May 20, 2009
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May'09
6,400 more jobs cut at cautious HP
Hewlett-Packard plans to cut the workforce in its product divisions by a further 2% to seek out more cost savings in a global economy that it says has not yet recovered, despite promising pockets of growth is certain areas. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2009
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May'09
Reseller opportunities in virtualisation
It seems as though you cannot go to an industry conference or open up a trade publication these days without hearing the V-word - virtualisation. Continue Reading
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May 19, 2009
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May'09
Xpolite in discussions to sell Anix
Xploite is locked in negotiations with a third party over the potential sale of managed storage services business Anix, which represents over 90% of the group's revenues. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2009
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May'09
Analysis: Window of Opportunity
Although the exact release date remains shrouded in secrecy the push in the channel to make sure Windows 7 has a better experience than Vista has already begun. Continue Reading
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May 18, 2009
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May'09
Ingram Micro soups up eBusiness offering
Ingram Micro has rolled out a series of new functionalities in a web site upgrade designed to make the quotation process easier for its dealers. Continue Reading
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May 15, 2009
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May'09
Resellers clash with HP over direct sales
Mid-market and corporate resellers have voiced frustration with members of Hewlett-Packard's direct sales team who they claim are pilfering deals, even those officially registered, and want to see the rogue element stamped out. Continue Reading
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May 15, 2009
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May'09
Gateway readies partner managed services
The launch of the new Gateway PCs may have been delayed by several months - orders were finally placed by Computer 2000 yesterday - but the Acer-owned company is lifting the covers off its managed service next week at Channel Expo. Continue Reading
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May 15, 2009
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May'09
Cost of credit continues to rise
The cost of credit has risen across Europe as a result of the downturn adding to the pressure on cash strapped channel firms looking for finance. There have been numerous calls for the banks not only to increase their lending but also to do so at ... Continue Reading
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May 15, 2009
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May'09
Fear of vendor audits and need to save cash driving SAM
The threat of vendor software audits, which is increasing in the downturn, is leading to an increase in interest in Software Asset Management tools. Continue Reading
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May 15, 2009
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May'09
Unite slams Fujitsu Services pension changes
Fujitsu Services has kick started a 90-day consultation period with staff after sending 3,800 of them letters detailing proposals to close the final pension salary scheme. Continue Reading
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May 14, 2009
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May'09
Virtual servers set to overtake physical product
The number of virtualised servers in Europe is set to overtake the physical number later this year as more users cut hardware budgets and look to squeeze costs out of their infrastructure. Continue Reading
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May 14, 2009
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May'09
Recession piling pressure on software managers
The recession is having an impact on the way companies handle their software licences as job cuts and increasing vendor audits squeeze firms. Continue Reading
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May 14, 2009
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May'09
Virtual servers overtaking shipments of physical product
The number of virtualised servers in Europe is set to overtake the physical number later this year as more users cut hardware budgets and look to squeeze costs out of their infrastructure. Continue Reading
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May 13, 2009
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May'09
Northamber parts company with Lexmark
Lexmark and Northamber have ended a 20 year partnership after both companies decided the volumes of business transacted and the cost of managing the relationship meant it was no longer commercially viable. Continue Reading