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  • SMBs Investing in Fragmented UC Solutions: AMI

    In its latest research, the 2011-2012 North America SMB Unified Communications Overview, IT research firm AMI-Partners found that while deployment of full or complete Unified Communications (UC) solutions in North America is low, adoption of its individual components is actually rather high. More than half of small to medium-size businesses (SMBs, or firms with 1-999…

  • Skype, Facebook Release Expanded Video Chatting Capabilities

    Having been integrated into Microsoft, Skype is now moving ahead with new Facebook integration and some new features for its Mac and Windows versions. The latest versions of Skype for Mac and Windows now boast the ability to conduct Facebook-to-Facebook calls from within Skype. Starting such a call involves connecting the user s Skype and…

  • Intel Expanding Number of Motherboards, Server Software Offerings

    SEATTLE, — Intel is continuing the aggressive expansion of the hardware, software and services offerings the chip maker offers to systems makers to sell to businesses. In the first half of 2012, Intel’s Enterprise Platform and Services Division (EPSD) will roll out 12 new platform offerings–such as motherboards for servers and workstations–that not only will…

  • 1. It’s Really Small

    1. It’s Really Small Those who have yet to hold a tablet or are used to the iPad will quickly find that the Kindle Fire is really small. Part of that is due to its 7-inch screen, but it might also have something to do with Amazon’s desire to keep it extremely thin — 0.45…

  • Brocade Drives Partner Profitability with Program Changes

    Brocade is making changes to its channel partner program to increase the profitability of its current partners and to bring new partners into the fold. The Brocade Alliance Partner Network (APN) is being updated  and getting some new components. Brocade said the changes are driven by the continuing maturation of cloud technologies, and Brocade is…

  • Mobile Retailers Optimistic About Industry, But Not About Their Businesses

    Even as the proliferation of smartphones and tablets continues, retailers selling mobile devices are concerned about the future of their businesses. With high turnover rates for sales associates and an ever increasing number of ways for consumers and business professionals to research and purchase mobile phones, mobile retailers are worried about the future of their…

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