Tag: business

  • Dell Server Business Gets Boost from Cloud

    Channel Insider Staff

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    Cloud computing, virtualization and workload migrations are helping to boost Dell’s server business, as the company continues its transition to a solutions provider, according to Dell executive Forrest Norrod. In a recent interview with eWEEK, Forrest Norrod, vice president and general manager of Dell’s Server Platforms business, said that even though the company is rapidly… Read more

  • Accenture, NetApp Expand Technology Services, Enterprise Solutions Relationship

    Jennifer Lawinski

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    NetApp and Accenture are expanding their partnership with two new technology agreements, the companies announced. The first agreement focuses on joint development and marketing efforts across several technology areas. The second helps NetApp’s Professional Services group expand its reach with the help of Accenture’s consultants and integration services. Under the agreements, the companies will develop… Read more

  • IBM Launches Cloud Specialty, Midmarket Analytics Software at PartnerWorld

    Jennifer Lawinski

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    For solution providers looking to tap into the lucrative cloud computing and business analytics technology practices, IBM is offering a helping hand. The company announced two new programs for solution providers to help them build their businesses in cloud computing and business analytics at its IBM PartnerWorld 2011 conference in Orlando, Fla. To help partners… Read more

  • CSC Lowers Year Outlook on Government Contract Delays

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    Feb 9 (Reuters) – U.S. technology services provider Computer Sciences Corp (NYSE:CSC) lowered its full-year outlook as it grapples with contract delays from the U.S. government and accounting problems at its Nordic business. Shares of the company fell 14.5 percent on the news. The company, which is being investigated by regulators on previously disclosed accounting… Read more

  • IT Salaries Stay Flat, but Job Outlook Improves

    Ericka Chickowski

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    Though economic and personnel satisfaction indicators are showing that IT is on the mend, that won’t necessarily translate into big salary increases for 2011. Experts say that typical IT wages are relatively flat, except in very special situations. The most recent CompTIA IT Industry Business Confidence index, a quantified measurement of industry feelings about the… Read more

  • Microsoft’s Quarter Profit Expected Lower as Smartphones, Tablets Dominate

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    (Reuters) – A year ago, Microsoft Corp blew away Wall Street’s earnings forecasts with blistering sales of its new Windows 7 operating system and trumpeted optimism about the recovery in tech spending. This week, with its stock trading slightly lower than a year ago, the world’s largest software company is set to report lower profit… Read more