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Channel Insider First Look: Motion Computing Tablet PC J3500

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:58:38 -0400

Motion Computing has released a new lineup of rugged tablet computers with improved battery life, enhanced security, increased system storage, a better webcam, and other new features. Move aside iPad, this machine is built for business in the rough and tumble field. Channel Insider took a quick look at the new J3500 tablet PC. - ...

10 Motorola Droid X Features the iPhone 4 Should Have

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Motorola's Droid X has some missing features of its own, but it also delivers a slew of options that could make some iPhone 4 owners think twice about their decision to go with Apple's smartphone. - The Motorola Droid X is ready to hit store shelves on July 15. And when it does, the device will be carrying the Android OS banner as Google's operating system tries to compete against Apple's iOS 4. It won't be easy. Apple's new mobile operating system is arguably the best version of the software...

AMD, Intel Continue to Up Chip Core Count

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Intel's Xeon 7500 Series "Nehalem EX" chips offer up to eight cores per processor. AMD's Opteron 6100 Series "Magny-Cours" chips hold eight to 12 cores. Dell officials are touting their shipping of tens of thousands of PowerEdge servers powered by the latest high-end processors from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. - At the upcoming Hot Chips conference in Palo Alto, Calif., Intel officials will talk about "Westmere EX," which could include up to 10 cores per chip. For its part, AMD will discuss its upcoming "Bulldozer" platform, which will offer up to 16 cores per chip. Sally Steven, Dell's vice president of D...

10 Things Missing from the Apple iPhone 4

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The device includes several new features that the vast majority of consumers will be happy to find when they finally get their hands on it at the end of June. - Steve Jobs has left the stage at the Worldwide Developer's Conference, and now it's time to evaluate what he showed off. The Apple CEO's announcement was headlined by the iPhone 4, the latest in the long and venerable line of Apple smartphones that have revolutionized the mobile market and effective...

Asian Computer Makers Lead Surge in PC Market Growth

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

iSuppli noted with shipments in the first quarter totaling 81.5 million units - up from 66.5 million during the same period in 2009 - the surge marked the highest year-over-year growth ever recorded by the company. - The rise of Asian-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) led the worldwide PC market to rise an impressive 22.7 percent in the first quarter of 2010, according to market research firm iSuppli. Asus, Acer, Toshiba and Lenovo all experienced strong year-over-year growth, the report shows. A rep...

Survey Finds Virtualization Key to Business Success

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Interest in server virtualization among U.S. medium-size businesses (MBs, firms with 100-1,000 employees) increased significantly in the past year, according to AMI Partners' latest MB tracking study. - IT market research firm AMI-Partners says 2009 was the turning point in which medium-size businesses moved fully into the virtualization space. The survey found the percentage of U.S. MBs that consider server virtualization strategically important has increased from 46 percent to 75 percent. Melis...

Apple iPad Scores High Marks for Battery Life

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:39:23 -0400

However, reviewers at the New York Times and Wall Street Journal said that while the tablet computer, which goes on sale on Saturday, works nicely for Web surfing or consuming media like video and books, it may appeal less to people who need laptops for more heavy duty chores. - (Reuters) - Apple Inc's iPad scored very well in terms of ease of use and battery life in its first reviews, but it won't obliterate the laptop computer market just yet, according to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Reviewers at both papers said that while the tablet computer, which go...

Pros/Cons of Adding Android Support to Mobile Lineup

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:49:57 -0400

Want to add Android support to your mobile portfolio? Not such a bad idea. When it comes to mobile business applications, many enterprises are backing away from Microsoft as the de facto mobile OS for deployment. Recent studies show Android, RIM BlackBerry and iPhone gaining serious ground. Channel Insider sat down with Yankee Group analyst and mobile OS guru Carl Howe to see if he had any tips for resellers and service providers thinking about developing on Android. - ...

2010`s Top PCs: Shape Up and Ship Out!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:37:41 -0500

According to IDC, the lower prices brought on by last years economy will create new opportunities for emerging sub form factors, such as ultrathin portables and all-in-one desktops. The research company expects PC buyers to be more experimental with new types of PCs, and recommends hardware vendors and software developers to seize the opportunity to promote differentiation. [ci] Channel Insider provides the top predictions for the PC industry in 2010. - ...

Top 5 Reasons to Switch to 802.11n

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:30:27 -0500

Theres a ton of buzz surrounding the new n standard for 802.11. Whats true? Well, certainly its faster and offers more extensive coverage. But, in todays rough-and-tumble economic climate, whats driving on-the-fence customers to consider completely cutting the cord, and switch out a, b, and g for n? Inside, Channel Insider identifies the top reasons customers want, and, need to make the switch. - ...

Seven Sure-Fire AV Solutions for Win7 Clients

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:03:57 -0500

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 Microsoft's 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

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:48:09 -0400

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.

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Private Equity Market Dries Up in Q3

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:39:09 -0400

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 todays rough and tumble VC market. - ...

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Takes a Back Seat to Windows 7 RC1

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:32:45 -0400

With all the hype surrounding the release candidate of Windows 7 RC1, many are ignoring that Microsoft is ready to launch its most important Network Operating System to date, Windows Server 2008 R2. - According to Microsoft, The release candidate of Windows Server 2008 R2 will become publicly available around May 6 and new features will abound, perhaps making WS2008R2 the network operating system to have. Yet that news has been buried under a pile of Windows 7 press releases and one has to won...

Simple Fix for Adobe Reader's Latest JavaScript Vulnerability

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:34:50 -0400

Yet another zero-day vulnerability appears for an Adobe product. Dont wait for the company to patch the product; act now to protect systems. - On April 28, the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned users of Adobe Reader that a critical vulnerability could allow remote hackers to execute malicious code. That vulnerability has its roots in how the product works with JavaScript and can lead to an exploit where remote attackers could w...