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Fujitsu Launches Virtualization-Friendly Blade Server
Fujitsu claims that reseller channel partners who are looking for an edge in today’s server and data center market may find a happier home with Fujitsu than with its larger rivals in the server space—Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Dell. Fujitsu, No. 4 in the server space, is going up against its competitors with an integrated solution…
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EU Expected to Fine Processor Maker Intel in AMD Antitrust Complaint
Back-end rebates and incentive programs are as much a part of doing business in the reseller and system builders channel as coupons are to the grocery store business. Breaking news: Intel vows to appeal $1.5B fine, EC antitrust ruling But this week industry giant Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is expected to be found to have violated European…
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Windows 7: Say Goodbye to XP Downgrades
More often than not in business deployments, one of the first things done with a new PC is to downgrade from Windows Vista to the more popular Windows XP. A few brave users that need XP compatibility will stick with Vista and install Microsoft’s Virtual PC 2007 software to run Windows XP when needed. Both…
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Dell Offers Server Certification to Reseller Partners
Enterprise architecture may seem synonymous with servers, but not for reseller channel partners of PC maker Dell. Until now. While Dell has offered an enterprise architecture certification to its reseller channel partners for almost as long as it has offered its formal channel partner program, the certification has focused heavily on storage solutions and Dell’s…
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HP Snags EMC Executive for Server, Storage Business
HP has brought on David Donatelli, former president of EMC‘s storage division, to serve in the role of executive vice president of enterprise servers, storage and networking. According to analysts, this appointment is a sign that HP has plans to give its servers, storage and networking business a jumpstart. Donatelli began in his new role…