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HP Acquires Security Software Maker, Fortify Software
(Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co (NYSE:HPQ) said it would buy Fortify Software, a privately held security software maker based in San Mateo, California for an undisclosed sum. Fortify’s technology will allow HP to offer software that helps organizations reduce business risk, meet compliance regulations and protect against malicious application attacks. After the deal closes, HP will…
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1. Get Cozy With VARs
1. Get Cozy With VARs VARs could be Dell’s single key to success in the computing market. Unlike so many other firms that simply sell computers and collect the cash, Dell could provide a real value proposition to VARs by focusing its efforts there and helping them get what they want from the company. Considering…
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Dell to Acquire Virtualized Storage Specialist 3PAR
Dell has signed an agreement to acquire 3PAR, a provider of virtualized storage solutions with data management features, including dynamic tiering and thin provisioning, for multitenant cloud-computing environments. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.15 billion, net of 3PAR’s cash. The board of directors of each company approved terms of the acquisition, a company release…
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HPs Next CEO 10 Qualities HP’s New Captain Must Have
HPs Next CEO 10 Qualities HP’s New Captain Must Have 1. Strong Relations With VARsMark Hurd understood the value of VARs. He realized that if he could work with them and offer products that would make their services more robust (and their businesses a little more successful), he could filter HP’s machines into the corporate…
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Cisco Quarter Disappoints, Creates Concern Over Economic Recovery
NEW YORK, Aug 11 (Reuters) – Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO) CEO John Chambers warned of "unusual uncertainty" in the economy and forecast revenue that missed Wall Street targets, sending its shares plummeting and raising fears that a nascent recovery in technology spending could be derailed. The cautious comments from the man often known as Silicon…
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Iolo Technologies Upgrades System Mechanic Business
PC performance and tune-up specialists Iolo Technologies announced an upgrade to System Mechanic Business, the company’s computer optimization and maintenance software designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The solution supports both 32- and 64-bit versions of Windows 7, Vista, and XP and is designed to work on all varieties of desktops, laptops and netbooks.…
