November 2012
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November 27, 2012
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Will Microsoft’s mobile Windows gamble pay off?
Developed for touch devices, MS's new OS marks a big shift away from the traditional UI. But it could be too big for many users who are content with Windows 7. Billy MacInnes reports Continue Reading
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November 27, 2012
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Softcat to add 40 technical heads to support 2013 growth
Integrator Softcat has announced plans to double the size of its technical team to support its growth and development amid plans to meet and exceed this year’s turnover of £300m plus in 2013 Continue Reading
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November 27, 2012
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Firms failing to take advantage of social media
Those companies that have decided to allow their staff to use social media have yet to formulate user policies that will enable the business to take advantage of greater collaboration Continue Reading
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November 27, 2012
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Quantum extends big data team
Quantum has extended its big data team as it looks to ramp up the volume of business it enjoys in that side of that market in Europe Continue Reading
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November 27, 2012
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App gamification won’t meet business needs, says Gartner
A lack of understanding of the gamification phenomenon among software buyers, coupled with shoddy design skills, will see end-users taken in by the hype waste money, Gartner has warned Continue Reading
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November 26, 2012
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Redstone Maxima combo targets midmarket managed services growth
Redstone’s new management has been setting out plans to target more midmarket managed services business following its acquisition of Maxima, and has already reported some success Continue Reading
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November 26, 2012
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Warning sounded over complicated cloud standards
As the European Commission sets out to get cloud standards agreed there are some concerns that rushing into an agreement could cause problems Continue Reading
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November 26, 2012
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OKI finds focus on print costs set to increase
SMEs are going to increease the focus on print costs as they look to cut waste expenditure with more customers becoming aware of the price of going to third-parties for print jobs Continue Reading
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November 26, 2012
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UK SME cloud market heading for £2bn revenue
The UK SME market continues to invest in cloud computing with the latest resarch into the market from Parallels indicating its just a few years away from being a £2bn market Continue Reading
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November 26, 2012
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MicroScope's top stories, week ending 23 November 2012
Our regular look back at the most read stories on MicroScope.co.uk from the past seven days Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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Claranet buys Star to build £120m MSP
Internet service provider turned managed services specialist Claranet has forked out £55m to acquire managed technology services outfit Star with the intent of building a £120m MSP business in Europe Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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SCC claims first healthcare cloud in Merseyside
Integrator SCC has signed the UK’s first healthcare cloud deal to deliver secure datacentre services to Mersey Care NHS Trust through 2017 Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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Marketing cliches are a crime of passion
The problem with our industry? Too much passion. It's time we started recruiting from the ranks of the dispassionate – or at least people with original ideas, says Nick Booth Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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Changing culture key to unlocking managed services
A managed services specialist that has made the journey from break-fix urges others considering a similar journey to appreciate the internal challenges Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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How to make the broadband vision come true
O2 Wholesale's Dan Cunliffe looks at how the channel can help the government make good on its vision of the future of broadband in the UK Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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DRL emerges as buyer for Comet's online business
The first confirmed buyer for struggling Comet has emerged but online appliance specialist DRL only wants to pick up the web side of the retailers business Continue Reading
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November 23, 2012
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Vendor cloud recommendations not opening SME doors
A good word from a vendor is not going to get small companies rushing into the arms of resellers as MicroScope research reveals that the channel has to develop its own story Continue Reading
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November 22, 2012
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HP lab latest addition to Azlan partner arsenal
C2000 enterprise unit Azlan is to set up a dedicated HP lab around its infrastructure solutions to give partners a dedicated training, building, testing and design resource Continue Reading
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November 22, 2012
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Five Minute Interview: Simon Culmer, Avaya
MicroScope turns its spotlight on Avaya UK and Ireland managing director Simon Culmer Continue Reading
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November 22, 2012
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Funding for Lending not getting credit to SMEs
The government's latest attempt to get credit flowing to small businesses via the Funding for Lending scheme doesn't appear to be making a difference Continue Reading