August 2011
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August 16, 2011
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Aug'11
In-depth: Building a cloud platform for the channel
The cloud poses a challenge to everyone in the channel but no tier more so than distribution which faces some fairly fundamental questions about its future role serving resellers in a hosted world. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2011
16
Aug'11
SAS Group boss reveals tough managed services landscape
Managed services providers are facing customer calls for price reductions and more features without raising fees as the impact of the fragile economic conditions dictate customer attitudes towards outsourced support. The tough state of the market ... Continue Reading
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August 16, 2011
16
Aug'11
MSI ramps up channel exposure with EntaTech signing
EntaTech has signed up to distribute MSI's components and PC lines as the vendor looks to strengthen its presence in the channel. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2011
16
Aug'11
Hackers using search engines to map targets
Hackers are taking advantage of search engines to seek out corporate vulnerabilities and map out targets harnessing the power of thousands of botnets to reveal the defences in specific servers. Continue Reading
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August 16, 2011
16
Aug'11
When is a nuisance a nuisance?
A recent ruling from the Technology and Construction court has given more guidance on the unpleasant situation of an industrial neighbour that is perceived to be causing an odour nuisance. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
Celebrating the PC's 30th birthday
The PC celebrated its 30th birthday over the weekend with some party poopers deciding that was the occasion to dismiss the technologies chances of lasting another three decades. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
Huawei looks to cloud and tablets to grow business
Comms specialist Huawei has talked up its ambitions to deliver products well beyond its traditional networking expertise highlighting cloud as one of the areas it plans to expand into along with tablets and other devices. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
In-depth: Have resellers been helped in cloud transition?
For some resellers the cloud is here and for others it is coming but holding back some channel players has been the difficulty in moving to a different way of delivering and charging for applications. Have vendor's been much help in supporting their... Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
Google boosts smart phone position with Motorola Mobility buy
Google might be facing a tough competitor in Apple, which is defending its smart phone patents aggressively, but has bolstered its access to intellectual property with the $12bn (£7.65bn) acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
In-depth: SLAs key to ensuring reliable cost-efficient cloud services
With our dependence on the internet - as well as other utilities and services - comes a need to assure a continuity of supply. However, issues do arise and there will be times when service or supply is interrupted, writes Dai Davis. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
Recruitment trend likely to flounder as confidence dips
Cisco isn't going to be the only firm looking to protect the bottom line by taking the axe to staff numbers with warnings that plenty of other UK businesses are considering reducing headcount as the economy heads back into choppy waters. Continue Reading
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August 15, 2011
15
Aug'11
HMRCs systems don't help small businesses
According to the Forum of Private Businesses, HMRCs online tax systems just can't cut the mustard and they certainly aren't helping small businesses. The FPB describes the systems as 'including complex and unwieldy online procedures' and are very ... Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
Samsung Galaxy Tab injunction stirs retailer action
The consequences of the injunction Apple won against Samsung is already being felt as large suppliers look to cancel pre-orders of the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which cannot be sold in any EU country except the Netherlands. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
Bring your own device drives VDI sales interest
The Bring your own Device (BYOD) trend is having a real impact on the demand for desktop virtualisation as users scramble to offer a greater degree of flexibility for staff wanting to connect on a range of their own products. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
With Sunrise Software you'll never be embarrassed by service
We've all suffered this. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
Equanet hires cloud specialist to ramp up hosted business
Equanet has brought a cloud specialist on board to help develop the offerings the reseller can bring to market in the virtualisation and hosted arena. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
Police procurement hub promises savings and SME involvement
The national policer procurement hub has gone live with the ambition of not just helping save millions for the cut-facing boys in blue but also the idea that it will mean more business for resellers. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
MicroScope's top stories week ending 12 August
Chambers vows to keep pressure on to change Cisco boss John Chambers has promised that it will not take the foot off the pedal as it reviews its business in the hunt for cuts and areas where it can simplify the operating structure. Continue Reading
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August 12, 2011
12
Aug'11
Absence doesn't make the heart grow fonder
Staff absence costs employers a fortune every year. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, with an average salary of £25000, this amounts to some £32 billion a year. The CIPD also reckon that less than 50 per ... Continue Reading
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August 11, 2011
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Aug'11
Chambers vows to keep pressure on to change Cisco
Cisco boss John Chambers has promised that it will not take the foot off the pedal as it reviews its business in the hunt for cuts and areas where it can simplify the operating structure. Continue Reading