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IT Vendor Channel News, Computer Resellers, Channel SMB and Tech VAR NewsChannel Insider brings you the latest reseller channel news and newsletters that are written especially for VARs, solution providers, system builders and IT professionals. Keep on top of Microsoft, Cisco and Dell reseller and partner news as well as what's happening in the channel. Level Platforms Offers Mobile Device Management for MSPsManaged Workplace allows MSPs to collect asset information, remotely configure devices, track location and restrict user access. School District Solves Outdated PCs, Budget Cut Problems with Desktop VirtualizationCASE STUDY: Everybody is tasked with doing more with less these days, but for a school district with 2,500 out-of-date PCs and budget cuts looming, IT solution provider Presidio had to get creative with the solution. Here's how they did it. ShoreTel Acquires Hosted Unified Communications Specialist M5 NetworksFollowing the close of the acquisition, M5 will be operated as a ShoreTel business unit and will be led by M5 CEO Dan Hoffman. HTC Security Flaw Found on Multiple Android PhonesHTC's Help page advised users of the issue, which can be resolved through an automatic software upgrade, though some users will have to update manually. Facebook Files for IPO, Reveals Business DetailsWhen the stock is issued at some point in the near future, Facebook--with an expected post-IPO valuation about $100 billion--would represent the largest stock market debut for a U.S. company in nearly four years. Why Windows 8 Will Be a Hit for MicrosoftMicrosoft's Windows 8 operating system is scheduled to launch later this year. And when it does, consumers and even enterprise users can expect to adopt it fairly quickly, without the significant holdouts such as Microsoft faced with Vista. IBM Expands Mobility Management, SecurityIBM has unveiled a solution to mitigate the risk that comes with a bring your own device (BYOD) mobility strategy, offering end-point protection that secures and can wipe most mobile devices including Apple iOS and Android. Xerox Expands Cloud Services, Data Recovery for SMBsThe cloud backup and data recovery services are designed to provide the recovery of data, applications and operating systems. Microsoft's Office 15 Now in Technical PreviewMicrosoft's Office 15, the next version of its popular Office software, has entered the technical preview stage. WatchGuard Launches XTM 33 Security ApplianceIncluded is real-time monitoring, secure logging and more than 65 report templates that give businesses insight as to what is going in and out of their network and by whom. Nimbus Launches Big-Scale NAND Flash Storage SystemThe E-Class system can support up to 500TB of capacity in one logical pool while consuming as little as 5 watts of electricity per terabyte. Facebook IPO Could Help Social Giant Challenge GoogleFacebook is girding for an IPO filing Feb. 1, setting it up for more intense competition with online ad and search giant Google in 2012. Integra Telecom Announces Collaboration and Messaging ServicesIntegra’s collaboration and messaging services allow customers to utilize the latest versions of Microsoft business productivity tools. Microsoft Offers $60K in Azure Cloud Services to Startups, Launches BizSpark PlusMicrosoft announces BizSpark Plus, an extension of its BizSpark program, and teams with startup accelerator TechStars to offer $60,000 in cloud computing services to startups. Salesforce Launches Cloud-Based Desk.comSalesforce has launched Desk.com, a cloud-based customer help-desk dashboard that integrates Facebook and Twitter feeds. Expected Investment Surge Pushes IT Growth Outlook to Record High: CDWOverall anticipated demand for hardware and software investments reached a record high in both public and private sectors. CloudPassage Launches Private-Public Cloud Security SolutionThe security as a service (SaaS) vendor combines hosted security with cloud access to build secure environments for public and hybrid cloud users. Apple, Foxconn and China: The Human Cost of ManufacturingNEWS ANALYSIS: Apple's contract manufacturing at Foxconn is getting all of the attention, but the problem is far wider. If you want to find one source of the problem, look in the mirror. Cisco Helps Manage BYOD Traffic With Aironet 3600 Series APCisco s new wireless access point, introduced at the Cisco Live show, offers a fourth antenna, 30 percent faster performance and greater WiFi-monitoring capabilities. Cleversafe Releases 10 Exabyte-Capable Storage SystemEnterprises are now routinely storing workloads comprised of terabytes of data, which eventually add up to petabytes of storage. Next stop? Exabytes. >> Read More From Our Channel News and Analysis News Archive
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