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    Channel Tech Analysis

    Channel Insider's editors, columnists and lab techs look at technology offerings and trends with an eye toward helping solution providers and technology resellers deliver innovative offerings for end users of all sizes.
    Seven Sure-Fire AV Solutions for Win7 Clients
    After the interoperability nightmares that cropped up after the Vista launch, Microsoft took special pains to work closely with all of its ISVs and hardware partners through its Ecosystems Readiness program in order to ensure smooth user transitions to Windows 7. Included in the mix were Microsoftąs many security partners, most of whom have already optimized their newest versions for Windows 7. Even though Microsoft has certainly worked to better lock down its operating systems through the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL), antivirus and antimalware security still remains an important part of the Windows ecosystem. As channel partners help their customers upgrade to Windows 7, AV is a no-brainer up-sell in order to complete the upgrade package. Channel Insider takes a look at the latest Windows 7 ready antivirus packages to examine their newest features and what their vendors are up to within the channel.
    Healthcare IT Predicted to Boom in 2010
    Applied Management Systems, a full-service healthcare management consulting firm, recently released its annual list of top healthcare trends for 2010. Trends like larger IT budgets and market growth spell good news for healthcare technology companies. Channel Insider takes a look at the top trends and how technology can help health care organizations streamline costs and improve patient safety. By Leah Gabriel Nurik
    Private Equity Market Dries Up in Q3
    This week, Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst debuted new analysis showing a sharp decline in private equity fundraising. Channel Insider takes a closer look at the numbers and at which industries are securing cash in today’s rough and tumble VC market.
    Wyse Technology C Class Thin Client Offers Enhanced Multimedia and Energy Savings
    Wyse's C class thin client is the size of a paperback book, consumes only 7 watts and offers a graphics accelerator that provides multimedia playback all the way up to 1080p HD. The desktop PC replacement will cost under $350.
    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.
    Insider`s View of the Mind of the Midmarket IT Executive
    To win midmarket IT customers, you must understand how those IT executives think and who they rely on for advice.
    Six Reasons Why HP`s Web-Connected Printer Will Fail
    HP's new Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart connects directly to the Internet and doesn't require a computer to print documents. While a neat idea, the long-term viability of this printer in the increasingly digital, mobile world is questionable.
     


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