Recent Articles
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Extreme Sets Out Rules to Secure VOIP
Extreme Networks jumped out ahead of demand for VOIP-specific security on March 17 when it added new voice over IP protections in its Sentriant security appliances. Although the majority of issues faced by enterprises deploying VOIP are focused on traditional threats to data network such as denial-of-service attacks or worm outbreaks, Extreme Networks created a series…
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HP Preloading Novell`s Desktop Linux on Some Machines
SALT LAKE CITY—Hewlett-Packard will start shipping some of its notebook and desktop computers with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 preinstalled later this year. “We are really excited by this deal because of the power that the HP distribution channel brings, the reach they have and their commitment to interoperability. I am very enthusiastic about what…
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Tech Data, Cisco Offer VARs Easy Route to IP Communications
Tech Data has teamed up with Cisco and three service providers to help VARs take advantage of lucrative voice and data service practice opportunities with SMB customers. The distributor said Cisco will provide the voice and networking hardware and VARs will be able to resell voice and data services from providers Cbeyond, XO and Telovations…
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Dell: PowerEdge Offers Low Cost, High Performance
Dell on March 19 announced two new PowerEdge servers for the SMB market, but it declined to say what percentage would be sold through the channel and what percentage would be handled by Dell’s direct sales force. "The new PowerEdge Servers are focused on SMBs and there’s also an enterprise play targeting branch offices," said Sally Stevens, director…
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NitroSecurity Launches Global Partner Program
NitroSecurity March 18 launched a formal global channel partner program to better support current resellers and recruit new VARs to bring the vendor’s multi-function network security appliance to midmarket customers. NitroSecurity’s NitroView Enterprise Security Manager appliance lets VARs provide their customers log management, network analysis and security information and event management capabilities, and the company’s…
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Demystifying Online Backup
Traditionally, companies have backed up their own data, on-site, with software and hardware purchased on their own. Although that’s still a good approach, it’s often best suited to large organizations with the IT staff to handle the headaches that can arise. Companies with several hundred or fewer employees, however, are perfect candidates for considering online…