November 2012
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November 30, 2012
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Nov'12
No difference for Cisco between cloud and managed services?
Billy MacInnes finds that Cisco has decided that there isn't much difference between cloud services and managed services Continue Reading
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November 30, 2012
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Nov'12
Vodafone accelerates integration of CWW
Vodafone has announced plans to bring forward some of its efforts to integrate Cable & Wireless Worldwide making changes that kick in from the start of next year Continue Reading
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November 30, 2012
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Nov'12
Dixons shares rise as Comet woes continue
Dixons has seen its shares carry on riding on the back of a return to profitability in the UK and expectations that it is going to benefit from Comet's problems Continue Reading
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November 30, 2012
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Nov'12
Vendor and reseller relationships benefit from maturity
Over the last three decades the relationships between vendors and resellers have been one of the main issues but things have improved in recent years as the channel gets more recognition for its role Continue Reading
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November 30, 2012
30
Nov'12
Windows 8 effect yet to be seen in hardware sales
The experience of the US retail market indicates that the launch of Windows 8 has been unable to reveerse declines in sales of both laptops and desktop PCs Continue Reading
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November 30, 2012
30
Nov'12
ISVs turning to managed services players in cloud moves
Managed service specialists could make ideal partners for ISVs looking to get their software into the cloud Continue Reading
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November 29, 2012
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Nov'12
Server shipments, sales both down in EMEA
Server shipments and sales in EMEA have suffered another quarterly fall against a backdrop of continuing economic and business challenges, according to Gartner Continue Reading
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November 29, 2012
29
Nov'12
Sharp could turn to tech giants to gain funding
Struggling Sharp is reported to be in talks with Intel and Dell as it looks to secure their investments as it continues to look for solutions to turn around its losses Continue Reading
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November 29, 2012
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Nov'12
Servo account fiddle dates back to 2009
Integrator Phoenix IT Group has revealed that the profits at its midmarket services business Servo were deliberately manipulated over a lengthy period going back to 31 March 2009 Continue Reading
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November 29, 2012
29
Nov'12
Acronis positions itself as BYOD and big data player
The CEO of Acronis Alex Pinchev shares his experiences running the storage player over the last year and what he expects 2013 to bring Continue Reading
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November 29, 2012
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Nov'12
Dixons returns UK profit for first time in five years
Electrical retail is not all doom and gloom with Dixons Retail delivering a solid set of interim numbers for its first half as it enjoys the benefits of a strong summer of sport and Comet's demise Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
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Nov'12
Majority of SMEs not bothering with banks
The latest quarterly SME finance update from BDRC Continental has indicated that small businesses are increasingly ignoring external financial providers Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
28
Nov'12
Cisco merges cloud, managed services reseller programmes
Cisco has merged its channel Cloud Provider and Cloud Services Reseller roles with its Managed Services Channel Programme to form a single Cloud and Managed Services Programme Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
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Nov'12
Meru channel programme refresh promises clarity, support
Wireless networking specialist Meru has made over its partner programme, ditching tiers that, by its own admission provided “no differentiation” for partners and promising more support Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
28
Nov'12
Further 125 Comet stores face the axe
More Comet stores are set to bring down the shutters unless a firm offer can be made for the business as administrators look to cut costs further Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
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Nov'12
SMEs lacking the skills to move to secure cloud
Smaller customers lack the skills to make the move to a secure cloud environment and will have to rely on channel partners to take further steps to a hosted environment Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
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Nov'12
Fujitsu private sector head Long heading to Kcom in January
Fujitsu’s UK Private Sector division head Stephen Long will take up the role of managing director of KCOM in January, relieving temporary boss and CFO Paul Simpson of command Continue Reading
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November 28, 2012
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Nov'12
Windows 8 passes 40m licence sales mark
Licence sales of Windows 8 hit 40m in the first month since release making it more successful than Windows 7 if that sales momentum continues Continue Reading
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November 27, 2012
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Nov'12
ANS half-year numbers reflect growth trajectory
Datacentre and cloud services specialist ANS Group has announced a 13% uptick in its six monthly sales figures to 30 September, with revenues hitting £20.3m and net operating profit up 18% to £1.3m Continue Reading
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November 27, 2012
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Nov'12
Turnaround expert linked with Comet
An entrepreneur that has a track record in turning around struggling businesses has been linked as a possible buyer for the struggling retailer Comet Continue Reading