Year: 2007
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AMD Expands its Processor Roadmap
Categories: News and TrendsNEW YORK—Advanced Micro Devices is looking for redemption in 2008. After a year that saw a disappointing reception for its quad-core server and desktop microprocessors, and delays in delivering the chips these chips to its OEM partners, AMD stood before Wall Street analysts Dec. 13 with promises of refreshing a large portion of its lineup… Read more
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AMD Admits Mistakes with Quad-Core Chips
Categories: News and TrendsNEW YORK—Advanced Micro Devices stumbled in bringing quad-core chips to the market this year, executives said while speaking with Wall Street analysts here Dec. 13. However, CEO Hector Ruiz and other company officials said AMD will return to profitability next year while refreshing its product portfolio. During its annual meeting with financial analysts, Ruiz and… Read more
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Softchoice Acquires Software Plus
Categories: News and TrendsMicrosoft’s fifth largest LAR in North America, Softchoice, has forced greater consolidation in the LAR channel by acquiring Software Plus, the ninth largest Microsoft LAR. Softchoice is hoping the acquisition, which was for $45 million, will help it move upstream into the enterprise sector, according to David MacDonald, president and CEO of Softchoice. The firm… Read more
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Dell Gets Cozy with European Retailer DSGi
Categories: News and TrendsIn a direct hit against Hewlett-Packard, Dell has once again been out making friends in the retail sector. The company signed a deal with UK retail giant Diversified Systems Group on Dec. 13 that will make its PCs available to consumers across Europe. The vendor, which last week launched its solution provider program, has been… Read more
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Microsoft Releases Virtualization Beta
Categories: News and TrendsMicrosoft has released a public beta for its hypervisor-based server virtualization technology known as Hyper-V, which will be included in three versions of Windows Server 2008 when it ships early next year. The release of the Hyper-V beta is ahead of schedule. Microsoft officials said previously it would be available in the first quarter of… Read more
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Cisco, D&H Expand Partnership to Canada
Categories: News and TrendsIT distributor D&H Distributing is extending its partnership with networking giant Cisco from the United States into Canada, the companies have announced. The partnership will combine Cisco’s SMB (small and midsize business) solutions with D&H’s specialized service and support capabilities for SMBs, officials with the companies said, and it is designed to increase the number… Read more