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ViewSonic Offers Dual OS Intel Atom Processor-Based Tablet
ViewSonic announced its latest 10.1-inch Windows and Google Android dual OS tablet—the ViewPad 10pro, which is powered by the 1.5GHz Z670 Intel Atom processor. Designed specifically for tablets, this new CPU minimizes power consumption, while enabling smaller and thinner product designs. Users of the ViewPad 10pro, which boasts a 1,024-by-600 capacitive multitouch panel, can employ…
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Lenovo Targets SMB Market With Distributor SED International
Lenovo has teamed up with distributor SED International Holdings to reach channel partners targeting the small and midsize business markets. SED International will begin distributing a variety of Lenovo’s ThinkPad laptops, ThinkCentre desktops, IdeaPad laptops and Lenovo-branded laptops and options to its channel partners, the companies announced Aug. 15. "We do the majority of our…
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Small Business Optimism Falters in July
For the fifth consecutive month, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly Small-Business Optimism Index fell, dropping 0.9 points in July a larger decline than in each of the previous three months — and bringing the Index down to 89.9. This is below the average Index reading of 90.2 for the last two-year recovery…
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ATandT Invests in Mobile Device Security Platform for SMBs
Recognizing the need to protect consumer and enterprise mobile devices from the increasing number of cyber attacks, network operator AT&T is investing in a mobile security platform for small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) designed to allow customers to better protect their devices against security threats. AT&T has executed an agreement with Juniper Networks to deliver…
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday Fixes 22 Flaws
Microsoft released 13 security bulletins addressing 22 unique vulnerabilities for its August Patch Tuesday update. Of the 13 bulletins, two were rated as "critical," nine as "important" and two as "moderate," Microsoft said Aug. 9 in its Patch Tuesday notification announcement. The patches addressed bugs in both desktop and server versions of Microsoft Windows, Office,…
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Skype, Lync Integration Enhances Microsoft`s UC, Collaboration Offerings: Report
Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype and the subsequent announcement of its future integration with Lync in Office 365 strengthens Microsoft’s portfolio for SMB customers looking for a secure form of communication, with customers and business partners bundled with an attractive collaboration suite, according to a report from IT analytics firm AMI Partners. The report said the…