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Dell Rolls Out Federal Partner Certification
Dell is increasing its PartnerDirect footprint by offering a Federal Practice Certification for channel partners. The new certification path marks the third for Dell and the first that focuses on a vertical industry space. Dell’s previous certifications included IT Enterprise and Managed Services. "We have a history with federal partners that goes back 10 years,"…
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Adtran, Netgear Clash over New Enterprise Switches
The oft-overlooked Ethernet switch is one of the most important pieces of hardware in the network today. After all, the lowly switch must handle all of the TCP/IP traffic efficiently and without fuss or muss; otherwise, connectivity issues will abound. The funny thing about switches is that no one gives them much consideration after…
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IBM Creates Data Center Certification, New Support
When does a certification double as a symbol of expertise in a major technology area and knowing how to do business with a particular major vendor? When the certification is a New Enterprise Data Center specialty certification from IBM. Big Blue is moving toward a new mindset around selling solutions by creating a program that…
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AMD Splits to Battle Intel
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices said on Tuesday it will hive off its pricey manufacturing plants, get a cash injection and shrink its debt to compete harder against bigger rival Intel for market share. Two Abu Dahabi state-owned venture capital companies are backing the move. One will put up at least…
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D-Link Refreshes Xtreme N Line with DIR-825 Wireless Router
Doing more with less has been the goal of business operations for some time now. Nowhere has this become more evident than with the IT components and budgets of small businesses. In fact, "more with less" has become the axiom not only of those small businesses, but also of the solution providers servicing those businesses.…
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HP Welcomes Proposals That Target Non-HP Customers
In the ever-tightening economy, Hewlett-Packard sees the path to continued fiscal health and growth running through new customers that have never bought the company’s products. To reach those large swaths of non-HP customers, the vendor is welcoming partnership proposals from solution providers that promise to capture more of that business. Speaking at the Synnex national…
