Messaging and Collaboration
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Collaboration Software, Unified Communication, VOIP Channel Program NewsWhen it comes to messaging, collaboration and unified communication, Channel Insider has partners and resellers covered. We report on the top e-mail, messaging, communication and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Exchange and Outlook, Lotus Notes and Domino, and Novell Groupwise along with remote access platforms from Research In Motion Blackberry and Good Technology.
Workshare Offers Workshare Compare for PowerPoint
Workshare Compare for PowerPoint offers the change tracking functionality that has been missing for power PowerPoint users who rely on others to review and revise their content. Workshare is launching the product this week, available via a demo download and also through its channel partners.
OnForce: Prices Stabilizing, Installation Work Orders Climb
Online IT services marketplace OnForce says prices have stabilized for the second quarter in a row, indicating that the worst of the recession may be over.
Tandberg Targets Midsize Business, Sees Stronger Quarter
Cisco's acquisition target, video conferencing vendor Tandberg, will this week release a new set of HD video conferencing solutions designed to meet the form factor and price needs of midsize business. Separately, Tandberg announced higher revenue and operating profit for its third quarter, and higher endpoint sales.
Oracle's Ellison Talks Up Sun Acquisition
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison says that Oracle will create specialized computing devices using Oracle's software and Sun Microsystems hardware. These new specialized computers and storage devices will provide better performance than ones that use hardware and software from other companies, according to Oracle's leader.
Microsoft Calls for Trade Rules Governing Software Services
The patchwork of laws around the world governing practices such as email retention is making it harder for service providers to operate on a global basis. Microsoft is calling for new trade rules to govern software services.
On the Go: Workers More Mobile Than Ever
Heads-up sales by mobile-savvy channel partners may yield better benefits now than even just two years ago, given the way that telecommuting is trending. According to a recent survey completed by Harris Interactive on behalf of Riverbed Technology, American workers are working off-site more often these days and are accessing business files from off-site locations in droves. That spells opportunity with a big "O" for resellers and channel providers seeking to sell solutions that enable remote access and user mobility. Channel Insider takes a look at the survey results compiled by Harris after questioning 900 U.S. workers. By Ericka Chickowski
LifeSize Passport Brings Video Conferencing to Masses
Upstart video conferencing vendor LifeSize is offering a sub-$2,500 HD system called LifeSize Passport, designed to bring the telepresence experience to the masses. LifeSize's announcement comes one day after Cisco announced plans to create a video conferencing juggernaut through its acquisition of Tandberg.
Avaya Touts New SME Flagship IP Office Release
Version simplifies unified communications and customer service for SMEs, while delivering a range of new capabilities improving the scalability, resiliency and productivity of organizations.
Motorola's New Handheld Puts Mobility in Users' Hands
The MC9500, the first handheld platform released by Motorola in nearly six years, includes improved interfaces, management tools and adaptable components that extend the utility of the device for mobile workers and, potentially, increases opportunities for partners.
Cisco Looks to Boost Profits for Resellers Serving Small Business
Cisco's new Partner Development Funds payouts will go to registered partners for the first time ever, and will be paid to small business partners on a quarterly basis. Cisco has also announced an updated Smart Business Communications System, a new unified threat management (UTM) device, and an easier way for partners to access Cisco account information.
The Startup Master Tells His Secrets
Despite the downturn, Sir Terrence Mathews thinks now is the time for investors to invest in telecoms. We caught up with the Chairman of the Board at Mitel Networks after he delivered his keynote address to the audience here in Los Angeles at the ITEXPO. Mathews was positively effervescent about the investment opportunities that exist in communications if people know where to look. He does and tells you how as well.
Nokia Unveils First Linux Phone
Nokia's made its move to embrace Linux, offering the company's first phone running on the open source operating system and aiming it at the top of the market. Nokia has also unveiled a new solutions unit, looking to tie its phone operations into its mobile Internet services offerings.
Sharp Plans Device Between Netbook and Smart Phone
Sharp says it plans to launch a paperback-sized mini mobile PC that is smaller than a netbook, offers quick start up times and a touch screen display as well as a full keyboard. The larger display is expected to appeal to users who may have grown tired of squinting at smart phone screens.
Stupid User Tricks, Vol. 1
End users are IT’s worst nightmare. They have a nearly inexhaustible capacity for misusing and damaging equipment, misunderstanding instructions and applications, and ignorance for how technology works. The Spiceworks community of IT professionals and service providers maintains a rolling list of stupidest questions end users ask. Here’s a sampling.
Star Wars: Big Time Vendor Rivalries
Whether it’s the edginess caused by the recession, the increasing convergence of technologies and solutions or the rush to lead in new markets like cloud computing, competitive furor among many of the major IT vendors is at an all-time high. Former friends have turned foe and in some cases the tone has gotten personal. Read on for some of the more interesting vendor rivalries to watch today.
Netbooks Drive Higher Technology Sales in First Quarter
Notebooks, network security, VOIP, MFPs and server products drove sales growth for D&H Distributing and its SMB resellers in the distributor's first fiscal quarter, and the company tells Channel Insider that Microsoft Windows 7 will mean opportunities for pent up demand at the end of 2009 and into 2010.
Smartphone Users Get Bigger Display and Keyboard from Redfly
Redfly Mobile Companion from Celio provides smartphone users with sore thumbs and squinting eyes just the relief they need -- a bigger keyboard and display that hooks up to their smartphones in a laptop form factor. Now the company is recruiting channel partners and distributors as it launches its first indirect go-to-market strategy.
Acer Releases Nettop for Business, Lenovo Offers Home Nettop
Acer's Veriton N260G is aimed squarely at the business market and is being sold through the company's reseller channel for $399. Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q100 and Q110 are aimed at the home market and feature Nvidia ION graphics to support HD video. All these nettops are powered by Intel Atom processors.
Small Business IT Budgets Drop, but Some Spending Remains
While IT budgets at small and midsize businesses are down this year, a new report from Forrester Research shows that some businesses are still spending on technology products and services. Forrester also identified top SMB IT priorities for the year.
Smartphone Sales Skyrocket
Smartphones proved the only recession-proof bright spot in the mobile phone market with big growth, according to Gartner. Apple and Nokia are winning more market share in the smartphone space. >> Read More From Our Messaging and Collaboration News Archive
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