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The iPad. Really, Apple?
For all of Apple's attention to utter perfection in everything, it's hard to believe that the company overlooked that the name of its new product -- the product so fervently awaited by Apple fans and non-fans alike -- had an alternate connotation that may cause some to giggle or groan. >> More [CI] Blog
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Cisco Not Abandoning MARS, but Partners Are
Cisco updated its Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS) by adding new features, but its decision to stop supporting new third-party devices that integrate with security information event management and log management systems has VARs defecting to alternatives. >> More Secure Channel
Desktop virtualization offers the promise of so many benefits: centralized management, lower costs, lower power consumption, and simplified disaster recovery. And yet not many have realized those yet because the technology is still in the investigation stage for so many IT organizations.
Business users have been making more use of social software and collaboration platforms such as Twitter and Facebook, which is driving serious enterprise dialogue about procuring social software platforms for the business. Channel Insider examines Gartner's key predictions for social software in the business place and the channel implications.
Kerio Connect 7's groupware and email functionality, coupled with its low price tag and cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux) capabilities may just give the entrenched Microsoft Exchange a run for its money at some small and mid-sized businesses. Kerio Technologies introduced the upgraded and rebranded technology at Macworld.
As the competitive landscape in the data center heats up, Oracle acquires IBM SOA partner Amberpoint, while IBM delivers a spoof advertisement calling out its rival for server superiority claims.
Recent study by the Redmond, Wash., software giant finds SMB companies are getting behind cloud computing and consider IT in general as a key business asset.
Technology giant Ingram Micro has inked an exclusive U.S. distribution deal with EHR vendor NextGen to sell electronic health records through Ingram Micro's channel partners. Ingram Micro says NextGen's software supports 26 medical specialties, making it suitable for an estimated 90 percent of practices.
Energy costs are up, gas prices are up, healthcare costs are up. But your salary has stayed the same for longer than you want to remember. In the midst of a recession, what can you do about it? It is possible to negotiate for a higher salary and more money even during a recession. Our panel of industry and career experts tells you how.
Although not the only reason for the executive shakeup, SAP's lack of a coherent cloud strategy has not helped the company move forward against competitors like NetSuite.
Desktop virtualization offers the promise of so many benefits: centralized management, lower costs, lower power consumption, and simplified disaster recovery. And yet not many have realized those yet because the technology is still in the investigation stage for so many IT organizations.
[ci] commentary: Dave Sobel
Beware Technology for Technology's Sake
A technology solution may be a great idea for one company with one particular set of needs, but unless your organization has those same needs then you’re not necessarily going to see the same benefits.
Managed service providers are using regulatory compliance and industry standards to win business and give customers peace of mind. Join host Larry Walsh of Ziff Davis Enterprise and his guests on Friday, February 19, 2010, at 1:00 pm ET for a discussion of “Compliance as a Service.” Register Today
Channel Insider conferred 75 awards to vendor, distribution, solution provider and industry groups for performance excellence. Check out all the winners in the 28 Bull’s Eye Award categories.
