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HP to Double Up on Dual Cores
Hewlett-Packard Co. aims to offer a duo of dual-core processors in its business desktop line this year. Starting this fall, the Palo Alto, Calif., computer giant plans to offer AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 processor, officially introduced Tuesday, as an option for its HP Compaq Business Desktop dx5150, said Brian Schmitz, worldwide product marketing manager for…
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As AMD Ships X2, Focus Shifts to Marketing, Production
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. officially launched its Athlon 64 X2 processor on Monday, backed by four key OEMs. AMD’s launch is backed by its old ally, Hewlett-Packard Co., as well as Alienware in the United States. In Euorpe, Acer will supply X2 systems, and Asia’s Lenovo Group will do the same. A “vast set of…
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Alcatel Teams with Polycom for Unified Communications
Unified communications software developer Alcatel and video communications system vendor Polycom have partnered to create and support integrated collaboration solutions that incorporate voice, video, instant messaging and Web conferencing capabilities. Both companies will sell their solutions through channel partners, said executives. Alcatel’s solution is expected to ship in October, while Polycom’s offering should become generally…
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HP, Lenovo Bring Out Dual-Core Business PCs
HP and Lenovo are among the PC makers rolling out business desktops armed with Intel Corp.’s new dual-core Pentium D processor and accompanying chip set. Intel launched the new technology at an event Thursday in San Francisco. The desktop processor is the second dual-core desktop chip from the Santa Clara, Calif., chip maker, and it…
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Is Ingram Overhauling Itself for the Right Reasons?
Operation “Clean Sweep” at distribution behemoth Ingram Micro appears to be well under way. That’s my description of what is going on inside the company and not theirs, although it may as well be. In less than two months, Ingram has announced that its CEO is stepping down from his day-to-day duties, that it is…
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Helping Rid Customers of Spyware Builds Loyalty
Let’s say you’re out shopping for a new car. You’ve got your eye on a speedy roadster, or maybe you’re thirsting for the brute volume of an SUV. You visit the dealer, take a test drive, fill out some papers and decide to wait a week or two before making a decision. The next day,…
