June 2011
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
Name and shame scheme for late payers will only work if they feel shame
The Forum of Private Business is on the warpath over late payers. It has set up a 'late payment hall of shame' and is encouraging small businesses to provide details anonymously of companies that are late in paying their bills. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
Former Canon boss Vickers joins Tinglobal
The former UK managing director of Canon has reemerged at refurbished kit specialist TinGlobal joining the firm after a management buyout. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
30
Jun'11
Keep the communication channels open to retain customers
A recent survey by Pitney Bowes has suggested resellers should communicate more with their customers if they want to keep them. It found that lack of communication was one of the major reasons for suppliers getting sacked by customers. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
30
Jun'11
Intel VARs to get CompTIA certification
Intel has teamed up with industry trade body CompTIA to build a new Server Specialist reseller certification intended to grow dealer customer bases. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
Worldwide IT spend on track for 7% growth in 2011
Global IT spending remains on course to grow 7.1 per cent this year, say Gartner analysts in their latest quarterly spending forecast, with cloud computing spend growing fastest of all. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
Exclusive calls time on UK acquisitions with VADition buy
Exclusive Networks has indicated the VADition acquisition will be its last in the UK for the time being as it looks to shift its focus to central Europe. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
30
Jun'11
Easynet Connect to relaunch SME channel next week
SME-focused comms and network provider Easynet Connect will formally relaunch its channel next Monday, with its eye firmly on beefing up sales through its VAR community. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
30
Jun'11
i365 appoints Andy Brewerton as UK boss
Seagate's data protection services unit, i365, has announced the appointment of Andy Brewerton as its new UK and Ireland country manager, with responsibility for operations and channel sales in the region. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
30
Jun'11
VADition picked up by Exclusive Networks
Exclusive Networks Group has made a second major distribution acquisition in the UK, picking up security and storage specialist VADition. The deal, which was struck for an undisclosed sum, follows on from Exclusive's acquisition of security and ... Continue Reading
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June 30, 2011
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Jun'11
It's criminal...
There may be times when employers want to see if their employees - potential as well as actual - have criminal records. Checks can be made with the Criminal Records Bureau but employers need to be aware that the CRB website ceased operation at the ... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
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Jun'11
Dell will be patient and selective with future acquisitions
Dell has outlined its ambitions to continue to acquire as it continues to expand beyond its core PC market. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
29
Jun'11
Azlan adds Cisco UCS B-Series to configuration offering
C2000 enterprise unit Azlan has announced the addition of Cisco B-Series blades to its build-to-order partner configuration service. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
29
Jun'11
Resellers told to name and shame late payers
Resellers are being urged to anonymously name and shame late paying companies to try to pile the pressure on those trying to stretch out clearing invoices. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
29
Jun'11
Close to half of IT pros in the market for a career move
Over 40 per cent of IT professionals are actively seeking work, with 52 per cent keeping an eye on the IT jobs market, according to a survey of the ICT recruitment sector by the IT Job Board. Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
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Jun'11
Ignoring customers will cost resellers
Those resellers that ignore customers and fail to update them on progress of IT projects and deployments face losing business. Lack of communication turned out to be one of the major reasons that suppliers were sacked by customers according to a ... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
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Jun'11
In-depth: Steps to effective business in the public sector
What do government CIOs expect from their suppliers, and what does the channel need to do better when it comes to dealing with key technology buyers? Continue Reading
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June 29, 2011
29
Jun'11
Many happy (late) returns
How many employers have wondered if an excuse is genuine when an employee rings in - from holiday - saying that they'll be a few days late when coming back to work? A recent case - Bhopal v Virgin Media Ltd -offers a little guidance on the matter. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2011
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Jun'11
HP looks for bigger channel deals through iQuote
Hewlett-Packard has taken the wraps off its iQuote system for its distributors and resellers with the aim of delivering regional information to support the channel and cut down on mistakes and to improve speed. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2011
28
Jun'11
Cable & Wireless boss quits after profit warning
Jim Marsh, chief executive at troubled comms provider Cable & Wireless Worldwide (CWW), has handed in his resignation after the firm admitted that sales in the first 10 weeks of its fiscal 2012 were much slower than expected. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2011
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Jun'11
Spam levels hit two year low
Spam levels have reached a two and a half year low after some of the largest botnets were taken out of action. The latest monthly survey of the state of the spam market from Symantec revealed that the tide has been turning against the inbox plague ... Continue Reading