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Intel Channel Exec Talks Computer Refresh, SSDs and Partner Base Expansion
Intel has rolled out a new line of six-core Westmere EP Xeon processors with new systems coming from computer vendors such as Dell, HP and IBM. The public introduction coincides with the chip giant’s Intel Solutions Summit in Las Vegas with the company’s system builder and other channel partners. The new server processors offer better…
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ATandT Adds More Fuel To SMB Wireless Fire
Report after report indicates the growing importance of wireless technology to small and medium businesses, which means the growing importance of wireless technology to the channel. Now you can throw in another proof point, a national study by AT&T that found that wireless technologies are becoming increasingly crucial to survival for today’s small businesses, who…
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McAfee Forms Cloud Security Program
A new program from McAfee will offer software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers the ability to add more security to their cloud deployments. McAfee Cloud Secure combines cloud security certification services with automated auditing, remediation and reporting capabilities to bring extra security to the cloud. The McAfee program addresses security concerns of end-users over cloud-based services, which is…
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HTG Peer Groups Form CEO Forum
HTG Peer Groups is extending its peer-to-peer business development and leadership facilitation mission by creating a new forum for chief executives and business leaders of solution provider organizations called CEO Forum. CEO Forum, which will hold its second meeting in June in Denver, will provide senior leaders of IT resellers, solution providers and services organizations…
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IBM Tools Up For Mainstream Cloud Computing
Most everybody in IT is talking about cloud computing, and a number of companies — including major players like Microsoft, Google and saleforce.com — are rolling out cloud offerings, but it’s IBM that is shooting to be top gun, focusing on cloud computing workloads and partner ecosystems. Launching next quarter will be Big Blue’s Smart…
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IDC Upbeat About Commodity Hardware
There may be nothing to cheer about commodity hardware prices and margins, but two new reports from IDC offer at least the faint glimmer of hope for higher unit sales. The research company expects the PC market to experience double-digit growth through 2014, while the hardcopy peripherals market has finally rebounded following six quarters of…