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Cisco Prepping for Next-Generation Data Centers
Solution providers predict Cisco Systems’ concept for the next-generation data center will follow a similar acceptance curve to VoIP, and are gearing up for an explosion of adoption rates. Cisco’s Unified Fabric approach aims to integrate the data center more fully into existing network infrastructure, says Doug Gourlay, director of Data Center Solution Marketing at…
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Tight Economy Renews Interest in Used IT Equipment
Albert Einstein once said, “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” In the middle of this difficult economy, the opportunities are less apparent for some solution providers. Others, however, see an opportunity in a dearth of new IT equipment purchase by corporations downsizing, closing offices and merging with other companies. Solution providers who specialize…
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Web 2.0 Marketing is Simpler than You Think
Experts say that a down economy is the best time to invest in marketing. At the same time you may be looking at your budget and wondering where the additional money will come to increase your marketing spend and what investments will drive the most revenue and profit for your company. Good news, all you…
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Citibank Accountholders Locked Out by Computer Glitch
Citibank accountholders will have limited access to their funds today, as the financial firm works to repair an unspecified “computer glitch,” WCBS TV reports. According to the report, Citibank lost access to its account records in what sounds like a database or a backup corruption incident. The report was unclear of the root cause, but…
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Technology Vendors Loosen Credit Strings for Channel, End User Companies
While some IT solution providers regularly offer financing to end-user companies to help close deals, analysts say it’s not the majority. However, over the last year many vendors have seen a growing interest in software leasing — a form of financing — and in the last few months several hardware vendors have sweetened their financing…