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Cisco Adds to Networking, Storage Solutions for Small Business
Cisco Systems is introducing networking, security and storage products to its portfolio of offerings for small and midsize companies as it continues to push for a larger share of that market. Cisco has always had a significant presence in the enterprise, but in recent years, company officials have talked about their desire to grow their…
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IBM Targets Midmarket with Virtual Desktop for Smart Business
IBM launched its Virtual Desktop for Smart Business solution on Monday for providers whose clients want anytime, anywhere secure access to desktops—including from mobile devices such as tablets, notebooks and thin clients. Virtual Desktop for Smart Business allows users to manage and host Windows or Linux desktops centrally. It can streamline software updates and application…
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HP Neoview Data Warehousing Platform Headed into Sunset
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE:) has decided to stop selling its Neoview data warehousing platform, after it failed to attract enough customers, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Neoview — launched in 2007 under former HP Chief Executive Mark Hurd — will no longer be offered to new customers,…
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HP Shuffles Board, Adds Meg Whitman
(Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co is shaking up a board criticized by many as dysfunctional, bringing in five new directors including former eBay chief Meg Whitman, as new CEO Leo Apotheker remakes the company. HP’s board had for years come under fire from shareholders and business leaders such as Oracle’s Larry Ellison, most recently after it…
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HP, Microsoft Partner on Application-Specific Server Appliances
Industry giants Microsoft and HP are teaming up to deliver four application-specific appliances, designed to simplify deployment and management of business tools such as business intelligence and email. The appliances remove the need for IT organizations to separately purchase and configure server hardware and software. Instead, the application is configured and optimized to run on…
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HP WebOS Tablet Details Emerge
Curious about the WebOS-running devices that Hewlett-Packard is expected to introduce at its Feb. 9 event? According to sources trusted by Engadget, a few smartphones can be expected, along with two tablets — the “Topaz” and the more petite “Opal.” In a Jan. 19 report, the tech site offered new, and completely unconfirmed, details about…