June 2010
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June 30, 2010
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Jun'10
The channel is set to be the mid-market saviour
Sitting down with the CEO of KACE, the systems management specialists recently acquired by Dell, we got to that part of the conversation where he asks if there are any trends that I've picked up on. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30
Jun'10
Microsoft dishes out tough message for cloud sceptics
Microsoft has warned resellers continuing to rely on traditional software delivery methods that they risk becoming marginalised as customers begin transitioning to the cloud. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30
Jun'10
US channel hits pre-recession high, Europe close behind
Sales through the major US distributors have surpassed pre-recession levels and Europe is gradually heading in the right direction, according to figures from the Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC). Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30
Jun'10
CA scraps minimum orders in recovery product promotion
CA Technologies has scrapped minimum order requirements on its ARC serve products promising better margins and back-end rebates as part of a promotion that will run until March next year. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30
Jun'10
UK slips in digital economy rankings
Even before the private sector has come up with an answer to how to extend rural broadband as the Channecloor expects them to do the UK has slipped further in the global internet provision rankings. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2010
30
Jun'10
Cisco Capital tweaks financing thresholds
Cisco Capital has tweaked the balance of reseller deals it will finance that include third party products to allow its partners to sell a wider solution. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
IBM veteran Hirst to retire next month
IBM EMEA chairman Larry Hirst CBE is to stand down next month after more than three decades with the company. In his current role he represented Big Blue to authorities including the European Commission, NAT and EDA covering areas such as business ... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
UK channel recovery driven by notebooks says Context
Recovery in the UK PC and low-end server markets fell sequentially in May but was up on last year as shipments and revenues generated through distribution saw double digit growth. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
Bell Microproducts shareholders approve Avnet acquisition
Bell Microproducts shareholders last night voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed acquisition by Avnet Corporation. The offer of $7 per share, which valued the distributor at $594m (£396.6m), was tabled late in March and is edging ... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
Real people in the age of the cyberwar
The most unusual thing about the spy row that has broken out between the US and Russia is not so much the fact that despite the end of the Cold War these things continue to happen but the methods being used. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
Virgin Media Business courts channel
With voice margins declining broadband provider Virgin Media Business has launched a reseller programme aimed at attracting those with the expertise in data sales. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
Aging desktops make it time to play the virtualisation card
Desktop virtualisation is starting to penetrate the corporate market as users are faced with the decision to upgrade their aging estate. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2010
29
Jun'10
SME confidence takes a dip
Confidence in the economy is a precious commodity which has taking a beating since the election and the aftermath with the focus on cuts and austerity. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2010
28
Jun'10
Former Morse boss Phillips on the hunt for new role
Following its acquisition by 2e2, Morse CEO Mike Phillips has joined the ranks of industry veterans that are currently out of work, but in his case at least the hiatus is likely to be broken in the not-too-distant-future. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2010
28
Jun'10
Failure shouldn't be rewarded with more time to fail further
Your business appoints a head of sales. He tells you that he will rebuild your sales team but won't bring in anyone who has been missing their targets or failed to seal a deal for a long time. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2010
28
Jun'10
Dell named and shamed in late payment debacle
Dell has been criticised for extending the time it takes to pay suppliers by an additional 15 days. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2010
28
Jun'10
Riverbed looks to the channel to provide greater support
Riverbed is looking to its first tranche of services specialists in the channel to take the pressure of its support call volumes. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2010
28
Jun'10
2e2 consults support staff over Indian outsourcing deal
2e2 is consulting with staff on its support desk about potentially outsourcing their functions to Indian firm Patni. The process, which according to reports, will impact around 150 jobs in the UK is due to be completed on 25 July, said 2e2 group ... Continue Reading
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June 28, 2010
28
Jun'10
Salesforce.com starts legal battle against Microsoft
The IT world seems to relish a legal spat and no sooner has a six year battle between SCO and Novell wound down than Microsoft and Salesforce start to bring the lawyers into argue over intellectual property. Continue Reading
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June 25, 2010
25
Jun'10
Equanet restructure leads to exit of senior staff
DSGi and Equanet have put a small number of senior staff on notice of redundancy as part of a restructure. Continue Reading