Recent Articles
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10 Lessons Learned (So Far) from the HP Scandal
With only a few days to go before the top Hewlett-Packard leaders—and ex-leaders—appear before a congressional Committee on Energy & Commerce hearing on September 28, I thought it would be a good time to recap what I believe are the top lessons learned so far. For our full report on the Hewlett-Packard scandal involving false…
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Virgin’s VOIP Is a Mega-Hit
Virgin Entertainment Group is no stranger to the latest trends, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the company is leveraging a consolidated IP network to deliver an enhanced shopping experience to customers as well as voice and data to its employees. The resulting savings are music to Virgin executives’ ears: In the first…
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On Handicapped Access, Target Fights the Wrong Fight for the Wrong Reason
When a federal judge in California agreed that a lawsuit from the National Federation for the Blind can proceed against Target, e-commerce executives should have breathed a collective sigh of relief. The lawsuit essentially argues that Target’s online operation violated the American with Disabilities Act because it is not designed to be easily accessible to…
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IBM, Partners Team for Rational Integration
On Sept. 25, two IBM Rational business partners are announcing integrated PLM solutions that allow companies to bring higher-quality products to market faster. Agile Software, San Jose, Calif., a maker of PLM (product lifecycle management) software, is expected to announce that the company is working with IBM Rational software on an integrated change management offering…
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CDW Looking to Acquire Cisco, IBM and Microsoft VARs
CDW will build a solutions and services practice around Cisco, IBM and Microsoft by acquiring VARs that support those vendors, the company told The Channel Insider. The reseller, based in Vernon Hills, Ill., announced on Sept. 19 its intention to purchase Berbee, a large solution provider based in Madison, Wis., with Cisco, IBM and Microsoft…
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Webroot Taps Ingram to Capitalize on SMB Demand
Webroot Software, maker of the anti-spyware solution Spy Sweeper, has tapped distributor Ingram Micro to extend its reach and channel abilities to meet a growing demand, especially in the small and midsize business arena, executives said. The Ingram arrangement is designed to take some heat off Webroot’s limited fulfillment camp, extend the company’s reach to…
