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Intel Developing Tablet Computer Chips
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) is on track to launch an improved chip platform aimed at the fast-expanding tablet market, where so far it has trailed nimble competitors that specialize in cheap low-power processors. Code-named Oak Trail and due to begin shipping in early 2011, the chips have much-improved energy efficiency…
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Dell Plans Cloud Acquisition
Nov 2 (Reuters) – Dell Inc (NASDAQ:DELL), the world’s No.2 PC maker, will announce an acquisition related to cloud computing on Tuesday, its chief executive said, while ramping up its tablet PC line to compete with rivals such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Speaking at an event in Hong Kong, Michael Dell also said that he had…
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CharTec, LabTech Partner on Remote Monitoring for MSPs
Hardware-as-a-service provider CharTec announced the development of an appliance-based solution including LabTech Software, an RMM (remote monitoring and management) and automation solution for managed service providers. Available on a HaaS basis for a fixed monthly fee or purchase-to-own licensing model, the onsite SaaS appliance allows MSPs to deploy network monitoring, advanced scripting tools, remote desktop,…
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Dell Acquires Cloud Computing Integration Tool Provider Boomi
Dell has announced plans to acquire Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) integration tools provider Boomi, adding some weight to the PC maker’s efforts to become an infrastructure and cloud company. Based in Berwyn, Pa., Boomi offers AtomSphere, technology that enables administrators to integrate applications by allowing transfer of data between cloud-based and on-premise applications with no appliances, software…
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SMBs to Increase Online Marketing Budgets in 2011: Survey
Online marketing budgets are set to rise, according to a recent survey of more than 750 small to medium-size business respondents by Zoomerang, an online survey and polling tool, and GrowBiz Media, an SMB content provider and consultant. Key factors prompting marketing budget growth in 2011 are increased expectation of the role and impact of…
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Small Business: Economic Recovery Anemic Until 2H 2011
(Reuters) – U.S. small-business owners believe a U.S. economic recovery is unlikely to accelerate before the second half of 2011 amid worries about issues such as healthcare costs, according to a quarterly survey. The survey, by human resources services company Administaff Inc, found 21 percent of small-business owners surveyed expect an economic rebound before mid-2011.…