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Dell Launches ‘Beautifully Uncompromised’ XPS 13 Ultrabook
Computer marker Dell unveiled its ultraportable XPS 13 notebook, a compact 13.3-inch Ultrabook featuring an edge-to-edge hardened Gorilla Glass, near frameless display and powerful battery life. Starting at just under 3 pounds and less than a quarter-inch at its thinnest point, the XPS 13 offers Intel technology such as Rapid Start and Smart Connect. The…
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HP Launches Envy 14 Spectre Ultrabook
Hewlett-Packard is bringing a new level of manufacturing sophistication to the increasingly competitive ultrabook space with the release of its Envy 14 Spectre, which the company is showing off at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. The ultrabook features lightweight, scratch-resistant glass on the lid, display, palmrest and HP ImagePad. The notebook, which starts at…
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Providing the Perks to Retain Your Best Employees
Solution providers may not have the budgets for corporate laundry service, a diverse array of free meals from on-site restaurants, or annual trips to exotic locales, but that doesn’t mean channel businesses don’t spend a lot of time and resources ensuring they keep their top talent happy and engaged. In fact, retaining high-quality employees consistently…
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IBM Closes on Acquisition of Platform Computing, Snaps Up Green Hat
Technology giant IBM announced it has completed the acquisition of Platform Computing, a privately held company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. On Oct. 11, 2011, IBM announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the company, a provider of cluster, grid and cloud management…