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PlumChoice Helps MSPs Service PCs Without Getting Their Hands Dirty
Remote support is nothing new—most computer manufacturers have been offering some form of remote support for years now. However, vendor-provided support is typically limited to supporting the system "as delivered." While this is great for warranty purposes, most users need more than as-delivered support. After all, PCs don’t start to have any real problems until…
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Zyxel ZyWall USG100 Brings Unified Threat Management
The word "firewall" conjures up all sorts of images, and therein lies the problem. That word has become a catchall for an abundance of security products, both software- and hardware-based, which can share very little in common. While the industry continues to struggle with the question of what exactly a firewall is, networking vendor Zyxel…
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Microsoft Kicks Off $300 Million Windows Marketing Push
SEATTLE (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp kicked off a $300 million marketing campaign on Thursday, aimed at improving the image of its Windows Vista operating system and strike back at Apple Inc’s "Mac vs. PC" ads. The first commercial of Microsoft’s new marketing push, being created by advertising agency Crispin Porter + Bogusky, aired on Thursday…
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Dell Plans to Sell Computer Factories: Report
(Reuters) – Dell Inc is trying to sell computer factories around the world in efforts to cut cost and improve profitability, the Wall Street Journal said. In recent months, Dell has approached contract computer manufacturers with offers to sell the plants, the paper said, citing people familiar with the matter. One person briefed on the…
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Asus Offers What May Be the Perfect Motherboard for the Intel Crowd
For most system builders, motherboards come in two flavors—Intel or AMD. Otherwise they are pretty much considered a commodity item. Sure, some system builders will pick one vendor over another or show some loyalty to a particular brand, but for the most part, price and availability are the two major factors used when selecting a…
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HP PartnerTRAIN Helps VARs, IT Consultants Consolidate Certification Costs
One of the criticisms VARs, resellers, IT consultants and solution providers level against certifications and their declining value is the lack of hands-on training in many cases. When training is only Web-based, how can the trainees get a feel for real-life situations? They are just paper, say many solution providers. That’s why the certifications that…
