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Cisco VARs, Cisco Channel Program, Cisco Solution Providers, Cisco Product NewsCisco channel partner news, reviews and analysis for Cisco and Linksys resellers and channel partners. From carrier equipment to SMB gear, Channel Insider delivers the latest to Cisco partners on networking, security, unified communications and telepresence offerings for solution providers.
Citrix Online, Cisco Differ on Telepresence Future
While Cisco CEO John Chambers predicts high-definition telepresence will be in the home a year from now, Citrix Online President Brett Caine says there's little demand for live video in the SMB market.
Cisco Chief Says No Layoffs Coming
CEO John Chambers promises to restore Cisco's growth and pay shareholders a dividend before he gives up his post. While forecasting down revenues, he says no layoffs in the works.
Cisco Goes to the Edge with New Router
The networking company says the new router will improve Web speeds and make downloading of rich, bandwidth-intensive media content faster.
Cisco Helps Channel Partners Extend International Reach
Cisco's new Global Resale Agent program provides the infrastructure to help Cisco channel partners collaborate with their counterparts in other countries, opening up a range of new opportunities. Cisco says that in the current down economy, the Global Resale Agent program can help IT solution providers expand their business.
Cisco to Invest $100M to Boost Small Business Sales
Cisco announced plans to invest $100 million to help SMB sales by creating dedicated call centers to assist small businesses. Cisco also said it would create a dedicated sales group and work more closely with its routing unit Linksys to focus on small business needs.
Cisco CEO Says Now's the Time to Buy Small Companies
Look for big companies to acquire small companies in the current economy, according to Cisco's CEO. That's because small companies have no exit strategy and are attractively priced right now.
Cisco Sees Revenue Falling as Economic Woes Spread
Networking giant Cisco Systems has warned that revenue could fall as much as 10 percent in the current quarter. Shares of both Cisco and smaller rival Juniper Networks fell on the news.
Tough Times Drive Managed Services
End users are looking for ways to reduce IT capital and operational costs, and managed services are the answer. Vendors should embrace the trend and create specific programs to support service providers.
Remember This Name: Tata
Indian conglomerate Tata Group is making an aggressive IT and communications play through a series of acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
NetGear Cuts Earnings Outlook
The networking equipment vendors says weak consumer and partner sales brought about by the weakening economy are dragging down its revenue forecasets.
No Credit Crunch in the Channel
Solution providers looking to close deals and get paid upfront from cash-strapped customers should turn to financing and credit options. Despite the Wall Street meltdown, plenty of money still circulates in the channel credit system.
Software Financing on the Rise
Financing is no longer reserved for servers, storage arrays and computers. More solution providers are selling software and integrated software-hardware packages on credit.
McAfee Claims No. 1 Pure-Play Security Spot with Secure Computing Acquisition
By buying its smaller rival, McAfee reclaims technology it sold nearly seven years ago and will give its solution provider partners access to a wide breath of products from Web filtering to identity management.
Cisco, VMware Switch Up Virtual Server Networking
At VMworld, the two companies unveil a jointly developed software switch that combats virtual server sprawl and simplifies management and security of virtual networks.
Five Ways to Raise Green IT Awareness
Buyers are thinking green but see no leadership from vendors. Here's how to change that.
Chambers Says Cisco Clients Mixed on Economy
Network equipment maker Cisco's CEO says that for the most part its customers are expecting an economic recovery in the first half of 2009. Cisco CEO John Chambers says that the U.S. market for IT equipment is challenging.
Linksys Resellers Now Under Cisco Systems Program
Cisco Systems will retain Linksys' preferred pricing for reseller channel partners, as well as the Linksys demo program. VARs should also know that the Linksys brand will remain intact at Cisco Systems. The changes are part of a greater focus on the small business part of SMB at Linksys Cisco Systems.
Crime Doesn't Pay for N.Y. VAR Caught Selling Fake Cisco Gear
Selling counterfeit Cisco wireless networking gear nets a New York VAR a stretch in federal prison and a whopping $2.2 million fine payable to Cisco.
Cisco Partners to Enable Branch Offices with Virtualization
One of Cisco's goals is to use virtualization to enable technologies such as Telepresence from the home office to the branch offices.
Cisco Extends Virtualization Reach
Cisco announces new, upgraded products as part of its Data Center 3.0 push. >> Read More From Our Cisco News Archive
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