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NetEnrich Launches Cloud Practice for Solution Providers
IT infrastructure management services provider NetEnrich announced the launch of Cloud Practice, designed to support IT solution providers that have or want to build a full portfolio of cloud computing solutions aimed at small to medium-size businesses. The Cloud Practice uses NetEnrich’s Service Delivery framework to remotely manage IT application stacks and databases within private,…
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Is That Tech Conference Worth Your Time and Money?
As I write this, I’m sitting in another airport headed to another conference. Specifically, the United lounge at my “home” airport of Dulles International Airport, enjoying a moment in the Red Carpet Lounge as my flight is delayed 3 hours. I’m hoping to actually be taking off at the time I should have been arriving…
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HP Threatens Oracle Over Itanium Support
HP (NYSE:HPQ) is ramping up its battle to get Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) to continue to support Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) Itanium chip and platform, sending “a formal legal demand” to the database and enterprise software giant this week. HP did not release the letter publicly but a spokesman said in a statement “This morning we took a significant…
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Ingram Micro’s Wiser to Run Specialty Solutions
IT distribution giant Ingram Micro has appointed a new executive to lead its specialty solutions division which includes Data Capture/POS; consumer electronics subsidiaries IMCE and AVAD; and the Ingram Micro Mobility and Physical Security business units, as well as Securematics. Brian Wiser will now head up this group as senior vice president reporting directly to…
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HP to Offer $2 Billion to Finance Cloud Computing Initiatives
Hewlett-Packard is lending a hand to companies looking to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing by offering up to $2 billion to help customers finance cloud computing initiatives. The funding comes through HP Financial Services, the company’s asset management and leasing arm. "In this hugely competitive global economy, having the financial flexibility to…
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Why Apple Still Needs Steve Jobs
Why Apple Still Needs Steve Jobs 1. He Thinks About DesignIf one were to look around the technology industry at all the products companies launch each year, they would find few with inspired designs. The vast majority of products feature the same, dull look and feel that consumers have come to expect. Apple is different.…
