Recent Articles
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Tuning In Free Videoconferencing
Reduced travel budgets, cheap technology and ample broadband connections have helped to create interest in simple videoconferencing solutions. Skype has led the way in building that interest, and its video service is being used by popular TV shows, such as Oprah Winfrey, Millionaire and others. With a renewed emphasis on video, it only makes sense…
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How eBay Is Alienating Selling Allies
eBay was once king when it came to selling and buying used and overstocked products. Many solution providers and end users would turn first to eBay to locate bargain items, hard-to-find products and low-cost supplies. Just as important was the horde of sellers that saw the giant auction house as a way to unload goods…
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HP Opens Deal Registration To All Channel Partners
Hewlett-Packard is placing a strategic bet on the SMB market in 2009 by opening its deal registration program to even its smallest channel partners, and separately creating an SMB Elite certification. The maker of servers, PCs, storage devices, printers and other computing technology made the announcement during its PartnerOne conference today in Cupertino, Calif., and…
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Tax Man Is Coming, Be Prepared
They say the only two sure things in life are death and taxes. While neither of those choices sounds appealing, there are ways to avoid a visit from the tax man (the Grim Reaper is another story). Since the majority of solution providers count themselves as small businesses, here’s some information to help you prepare…
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Avaya’s New Products Bolster Communications Portfolio
Communications vendor Avaya is betting unified communications will root deeper into business with a series of new products and offerings. Avaya has released a slew of new products including the first media phone for enterprises, new low-power phones and a USB stick that enables users to make any compatible desk phone within the company their…
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Fortinet Unwraps New, Integrated Security Platform
Fortinet is seeking to expand its footprint in the enterprise and managed services market and capitalize on the IT consolidation trend with the release of its latest operating system, FortiOS 4.0, its security software platform that integrates multiple risk management functions into purpose-built appliances. Announced today, FortiOS 4.0 incorporates several tightly integrated security technologies, including…