August 2009

August 28, 2009 28 Aug'09
Analysis: MPS offers hope as printer sales falter

The latest figures from Gartner for EMEA printer, copier and multifunction product (MFPs) shipments are a wakeup call to those in the industry who have viewed the market as a reliable and untroubled source of revenue in the IT sector. Continue Reading
August 28, 2009 28 Aug'09
Redstone sinks to full-year low as boss walks

Troubled networking integrator Redstone has lurched into its latest crisis, taking another hit after posting a full-year operating losses of £49.7m and parting company with its chief exec five months after his appointment. Continue Reading
August 28, 2009 28 Aug'09
Slow NAC adoption kills off ConSentry

Network Access Control (NAC) vendor ConSentry Networks has pulled down the shutters with the loss of all jobs at the company. Continue Reading

August 28, 2009 28 Aug'09
Analysis: MPS offers hope as global printer sales falter

The latest figures from Gartner for EMEA printer, copier and multi function product (MFPs) shipments are a wake up call to those in the industry who have viewed the market as a reliable and untroubled source of revenue in the IT sector. Continue Reading
August 27, 2009 27 Aug'09
Ex-Samsung IT head surfaces at HP partner

Industry veteran David Smith has joined Hewlett-Packard Gold partner Landscape Group as chief executive and plans to use the growing interest in managed print services to underpin the business. Continue Reading
August 27, 2009 27 Aug'09
Battle joined in file-sharing debate

New battle-lines are being drawn in the complex debate surrounding file-sharing after the government released proposals earlier this week to cut off all Internet access for persistent file-sharers. Continue Reading
August 27, 2009 27 Aug'09
Business security policies muddled in recession

Application delivery specialists F5 Networks have published research suggesting that nearly half of businesses don’t consider that cutting their IT budgets will increase vulnerability to security threats and are putting greater efficiency ahead of ... Continue Reading
August 27, 2009 27 Aug'09
Portables drive improving PC sales

IDC has upgraded its UK PC sales forecast for the year on the back of sustained growth in consumer netbooks but the relatively low price of these devices will drag down the overall market’s value. Continue Reading
August 27, 2009 27 Aug'09
Danger of staff cuts going too deep

The temptation to panic at the sight of a downturn and make drastic cuts in staff might undermine the chances of a recovery in the tech sector. Continue Reading
August 26, 2009 26 Aug'09
Brocade courts Cisco partners as network channel takes shape

After signing managed services provider Calyx as the first UK Elite partner in its revamped channel programme, Brocade has revealed that a number of disgruntled Cisco partners have been knocking at its doors in recent weeks. Continue Reading

August 26, 2009 26 Aug'09
Northamber returns to the Acer fold

Northamber has re-engaged with Acer after a near three year hiatus to carry the entire line of business products to SME resellers. Continue Reading
August 26, 2009 26 Aug'09
Fujitsu Services to cut 1,200 UK jobs

Fujitsu Services is to axe around 10% of its UK workforce as part of a cost cutting drive to counter a shortfall in sales. Continue Reading
August 26, 2009 26 Aug'09
No upturn in sight for troubled printer market

All of the major printer vendors saw declines in global shipments during the first half of the year and there are no signs the recovery feted for other sectors will materialise in the second half. Continue Reading
August 25, 2009 25 Aug'09
Neath to be channel head at Fujitsu Technology Solutions

Fujitsu Technology Solutions (FTS) has named Darren Neath as the UK channel director to replace outgoing head Gary Fowle, who is leaving next month to run Microsoft's OEM division. Continue Reading
August 25, 2009 25 Aug'09
Cisco partners hungry for talent

A worldwide survey of Cisco partners has found that although recruitment patterns are changing during the recession, resellers are still keen to hire and are more focused than ever on grooming and maintaining the right talent. Continue Reading
August 25, 2009 25 Aug'09
File sharing pirates face web exclusion

The government is expected to increase the pressure on software file-sharers by cutting those guilty of spreading illegal applications off from their internet connection. Continue Reading
August 25, 2009 25 Aug'09
Microsoft hands users option to check legality of Office

Microsoft is stepping up efforts to encourage customers to check the legality of their Office software in a bid to cut the level of pirated versions in circulation. Continue Reading
August 25, 2009 25 Aug'09
Cisco partners hungry for talent

A worldwide survey of Cisco partners has found that although recruitment patterns are changing during the recession, resellers are still keen to hire and are more focused than ever on grooming and maintaining the right talent. Continue Reading
August 24, 2009 24 Aug'09
Fowle to lead Microsoft OEM as Dodds exits

Long serving Fujitsu director Gary Fowle is to join Microsoft next month to try and breathe new life into the severely depressed OEM market. Continue Reading
August 24, 2009 24 Aug'09
Signify strengthens channel management

Two-factor authentication specialist Signify has appointed a former IronPort and Integralis executive to spearhead a channel drive. Continue Reading