Opinion

Opinion

• IBM apps could divorce hardware forever

  The relationship between IBM and Apple has got Billy MacInnes pondering what the future holds for Big Blue  Continue Reading

• Trends in business continuity

  Just what do customers expect resellers to deliver when it comes to business continuity? Austin McChord, founder and CEO, Datto has the answers  Continue Reading

• The danger of rising prices

  HP's CEO admitted that as a result of exchange rates it will have to adjust prices but what if its competitors decide against it is a question on the mind of Billy MacInnes  Continue Reading

• Minding your own business

  When channel relationships change Billy MacInnes wonders if sometimes there is an urge from those distributors involved just to concentrate on their own activities  Continue Reading

• The latest intelligence on Big Data is all too confusing

  Nick Booth is finding the latest facts and figures about big data far from clear and infographics are not helping  Continue Reading

• Is it time to close the file?

  Tristan Rogers, CEO of Concrete, asks how the growth of the web has changed the world of the humble electronic file  Continue Reading

• The problem with meetings

  Beware filling staff diaries with meetings as very few will thank you for it says Nick Booth  Continue Reading

• Apple's billions and the questions it raises over tax

  Apple's recent financial results once again put the issue of corporation tax back in the spotlight and provoked some thoughts from Billy MacInnes  Continue Reading

• Bett 2015 – time to make a play for managed IT services

  David Fearne, technical director at Arrow ECS UK & Ireland, gives his reaction to the BETT show  Continue Reading

• The unexpected benefits – and subsequent opportunities - of wireless

  Jonathan Hallatt, regional director UK, Ireland & South Africa, at Netgear, looks at just what wireless could be delivering for the channel  Continue Reading

• ICT matters but don't forget the three R's

  Billy MacInnes is not too happy about the idea that somehow ICT now ranks above other subjects, including English and Maths  Continue Reading

• Does your marketing machine need lubrication?

  Nick Booth wonders if M2M mobile marketing could drive the channel 2 drink?  Continue Reading

• Time for a different approach to Honours

  Billy MacInnes probably scuppers his own chances of a knighthood as he calls for a fresh approach to rewarding good deeds  Continue Reading

• BBC was wrong to single out Apple in Panorama investigation

  The Panorama special accused Apple of not doing enough to look after workers in the supply chain. Sean McGrath argues that the investigation was flawed  Continue Reading

• The seven C words that capture the spirit of IT disruption

  Nick Booth expects plenty of C-words will be heard during a period of IT inspired disruption next year  Continue Reading