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Juniper Challenges HP, Cisco With ‘Simply Connected’ Portfolio
Juniper Networks is rolling out a host of new switches and security software to address the growing trend of employees accessing the corporate network with a growing array of mobile devices, particularly smartphones and tablets. Juniper’s new offerings–including three new Ethernet switches, a new wireless LAN controller and new mobile security software for Apple iOS-…
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Businesses Cautious When Approaching Tablets
When it comes to tablets such as the Apple iPad, consumers want the ability to read their email, cruise the Web, download some apps and play games–or rather, one specific game that involves hurling some irate birds at nonplussed pigs. However, IT pros, whether they are working for a large enterprise or a small business,…
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What Apple Might Announce at Its Oct. 4 iPhone Event
We know one thing: Apple is hosting an iPhone-themed event Oct. 4 at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters. Beyond that, speculation abounds about Apple’s plans for moving its smartphone franchise into the future. For weeks, increasing chatter suggested Apple was gearing up to reveal the next iPhone, which the media has dubbed "iPhone 5." According to…
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RIM, Tech Data Announce Distribution Agreement for BlackBerry Solutions
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) and Tech Data Corp. announced an agreement that enables Tech Data to distribute BlackBerry devices, software and technical support services to its channel of more than 60,000 value-added resellers in the United States. The agreement also allows Tech Data to support the end-to-end sale of BlackBerry solutions for small…
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Citrix Optimizes XenServer 6 for Cloud Computing
Virtual computing solutions specialist Citrix Systems announced the availability of XenServer 6, the most recent edition of its server virtualization product line. As a key component of the Citrix cloud computing and virtualization strategy, XenServer 6 brings new optimizations and improved scalability and performance for cloud infrastructure, desktop virtualization and networking. XenServer 6 includes full integration…
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Avnet Launches Oracle Exadata, Mobile Data Center Sales Tools
Avnet Technology Solutions launched new sales tools and training materials for solution provider partners selling Oracle’s Exadata Database Machine and other Oracle hardware and software data center solutions at Oracle’s Open World conference in San Francisco on Monday. First, Avnet announced expansions to its “Under Our Wing” program, designed to give VARs the tools they…