December 2011
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December 23, 2011
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The year distribution grapsed the cloud challenge
When the downturn first really kicked in back in September 2008 we all looked to the economists and analysts to tell us when it would get better. They sketched out the future with 2011 as a year of small growth before things started to kick back in ... Continue Reading
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December 23, 2011
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In-depth: Security predictions for 2012 part two
As we look to find out more about what the security market holds next year we canvas opinions from more industry players keen to share their insights. Derek Oliver, director and CEO of Ravenswood Consultants and co-chair of COBIT 5 Task Force ... Continue Reading
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December 23, 2011
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News review of the year Q4
Cisco was slamming its rival HP as the fallout from its CEO changes continued, the Thailand floods caused havoc in the hard disk drive market and December started with some distribution veterans returning to the fold and getting promoted. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2011
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In-depth: Security predictions for 2012 part one
To get an insight into what is on the horizon in the security market next year we have canvassed opinion from several companies to find out what those in the industry think is round the corner in 2012. Continue Reading
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December 22, 2011
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News review of the year Q3
A quarter including the cloud, the BSA cracking down on licensed software and some sobering thoughts about the state of the economy from some of the major players in distribution. Continue Reading
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December 21, 2011
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Column: Why do they call it cloud
OK, this week I'm not going to mess around. I'm going to come right out and ask the big question: Why on earth did they call it cloud computing? Continue Reading
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December 21, 2011
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News review of the year Q2
The second quarter saw the consequences of the Japanese quake continue to impact the industry and MicroScope get new owners. Elsewhere in the channel there were signs that the public sector cuts were starting to bite. Continue Reading
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December 21, 2011
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Dec'11
In-depth: Technology to pitch in 2012
Last month, Gartner published its technology and trend predictions for the next few years and among the dominant trends were a greater move towards cloud computing and increasing consumerisation of IT. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2011
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K3 makes it a trio of acquisitions with Retail Systems Group buy
K3 seems intent on getting caught up in the rush to buy Christmas presents splashing out for its own chunk of high street expertise in the form of Retail Systems Group, just a week after it picked up a chunk of Maxima. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2011
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News review of the year Q1
What will people say when they look back over 2011? It's been a tough year economically as the world continues to try to recover from the global crisis of 2008 triggered by the banks. Continue Reading
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December 20, 2011
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Dec'11
The battle of the business operating systems
Dave Everitt, general manager EMEA at Absolute Software, looks at the changing OS landscape and assesses the future prospects. The landscape for IT departments in 2011 is changing dramatically. A significant change- and challenge- will be what has ... Continue Reading
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December 19, 2011
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Five minute interview: Neil Hollister, CRYPTOCard
Tell us what you do for a living. I'm the CEO of CRYPTOCard, which means I balance evangelising authentication-as-a-service and then ensuring that our company continues to do it better than anybody else. Why are you the right person for this job? I ... Continue Reading
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December 19, 2011
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Column: The dark side of crowdsourcing
We are indebted to the tireless investigators from the University of California, Santa Barbara who have doggedly trawled Chinese crowdsourcing websites and uncovered a multimillion-dollar industry. Continue Reading
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December 19, 2011
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In-depth: 2011, how was it for you?
As the curtains are pulled on another year it provides the channel with a chance to look back and take stock. In many respects 2011 was like the year before with success having to be hard earned and the economic problems continuing. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2011
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Fall-out from Thai floods set to run into first quarter
As manufacturer inventories run dry and prices start to climb further the impact of the Thailand floods on the hard disc drive market is likely to make it a difficult period from the start of next year. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2011
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SAM pitched as the answer for those risking software problems
Software Asset Management (SAM) specialists have highlighted the latest company caught out by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) as a reason more companies should take advantage of tools that will keep them on the right side of the law. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2011
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Node4 bags pro cycling sponsorship deal
Datacentre provider Node4 has announced it is to become the title sponsor of a UK-based pro cycling team for the 2012 season, reflecting a surge of interest in the sport both inside and outside the tech industry. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2011
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New Azzurri boss pledges stability, growth for 2012
Managed comms integrator Azzurri has negotiated a new financing facility and announced the appointment of Vim Vithaldas as CEO, replacing Mark Quarter Maine, who is heading for the exit after just over a year in the post. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2011
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Steria keeping eye on wage bill as staff walk out
Steria has set out its position over a pay dispute with staff revealing that it cannot add to its wages bill in the current economic climate. Continue Reading
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December 16, 2011
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Dec'11
MicroScope's top stories, week ending 16 December 2011
Unlicensed software costs grandstand seating firm £11K A grandstand seating company has been forced to settle and shell out£11,000 after being caught using unlicensed software by the Business Software Alliance. Continue Reading