Computer Reseller News articles from August 2006

Computer Reseller News archives from August 2006

Netting success with online data storage.
August 4, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Netting success with online data storage As the sales status of the physical storage sector looks increasingly murky, resellers should look no further than the emergence of online data storage services for an...

the pros and cons of online storage technology Pros: l Seemingly limitless volumes of storage available for a low monthly cost. l No set-up cost -- only a computer and broadband connection is required. l Provides a secure second backup of data. Con.
August 4, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood the pros and cons of online storage technology Pros: l Seemingly limitless volumes of storage available for a low monthly cost. l No set-up cost -- only a computer and broadband connection is...

Demanding the right service.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Andrew Dickinson Demanding the right service It is important to spend time researching the right service provider when choosing broadband, argues Andrew Dickinson The process of choosing a broadband service provider is...

The changing needs of SMEs.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Robert Hughes The changing needs of SMEs As SMEs face an increasing number of security threats, firms have to adapt their business to win broadband SME customers, writes Robert Hughes SMEs have struggled with paying for,...

It's a wanderful life.(Ricoh's Sofia Dahlqvist)(Interview)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sofia Dahlqvist It's a wanderful life Sofia Dahlqvist, dealer channel marketing manager at Ricoh UK, is a firm believer that magic would make her life easier CRN: Describe your job. I work closely with our sales team...

Platespin turns its hand to SMEs.
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Platespin turns its hand to SMEs james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Virtualisation vendor Platespin has revealed plans to formalise its global partner programme, increase VAR numbers and expand into the SME sector....

Alcatel sets out its stall.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Alcatel sets out its stall trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Telephony vendor Alcatel has launched a programme to support its resellers' marketing activities. The 'My Marketing Agency' scheme will help...

Imago takes first steps into Chinese AV market.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Imago takes first steps into Chinese AV market Distributor seeks to sell UK products into and source products from China with Beijing office laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Distributor Imago has expanded into...

Points mean prizes in Quantum programme.(Quantum Communications Co. offers distributors for signing up new resellers)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James SHerwood Points mean prizes in Quantum programme Q-Bytes offers distributors the opportunity to amass points for signing new resellers james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Quantum has begun offering prizes to distributors...

Crane looks to give Mitel a lift.(Crane Telecommunications)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Crane looks to give Mitel a lift trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Distributor Crane Telecommunications is looking to recruit new data VARs to push its Mitel portfolio into vertical markets. Crane recently...

ECopy unveils online training tool.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone ECopy unveils online training tool laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Document image specialist eCopy has launched an interactive online training tool that it has claimed will help resellers sell its range of...

ANS targets VoIP arena with BIOS acquisition.(Advanced Network and Services Inc., Business Integrated Operating Systems )(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood ANS targets VoIP arena with BIOS acquisition Reseller reveals that further acquisitions are planned over the coming 12 months james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Reseller Associated Network Solutions (ANS) has...

Intel plans to lead the pack with Core 2 Duo.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch Intel plans to lead the pack with Core 2 Duo Chip manufacturer has claimed its latest processors are 'simply the best in the world' martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk Intel has launched its strongest...

Flash Nand market hots up.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch Flash Nand market hots up martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk Micron and Intel have thrown down the gauntlet to market leader Samsung by announcing they have started sampling the world's first Nand Flash memory built using...

SWsoft snaps up CDG as first UK distributor.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood SWsoft snaps up CDG as first UK distributor james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Virtualisation and automation vendor SWsoft has launched its opening attack on the UK market with the appointment of its first UK...

InTechnology gets ready for Riverbed.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne InTechnology gets ready for Riverbed Vendor is the distributor's first signing to come from its InCubation Technologies Team trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk InTechnology has partnered with WAN optimisation...

Snap to success with digital cameras.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Scott Snowden Snap to success with digital cameras While the digital camera boom has proved highly profitable in the consumer market, the channel has not yet reaped the benefits. However, some players in the sector believe...

DSGi's [pounds sterling]30m Link sale profit.(DSG International, O2 UK Ltd.)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone DSGi's [pounds sterling]30m Link sale profit laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk DSG International (DSGi) is [pounds sterling]30m better off following the sale of its 60 per cent equity stake in The Link to O2 (UK)....

Azzurri staff to receive share of [pounds sterling]3.5m payout.(from PPM Capital)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Azzurri staff to receive share of [pounds sterling]3.5m payout Communications VAR chief says that the windfall will be shared between all 800 of its workers trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Staff at...

OutlookSoft bags partner.(Paragon Consulting Group)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone OutlookSoft bags partner laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Software vendor OutlookSoft has added another partner to its stable after entering the channel for the first time earlier this year (CRN, 1 May). Last...

St Bernard merges.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell St Bernard merges sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security software and appliance vendor St Bernard has completed its merger with Sand Hill IT Security Acquisition Corporation. The move leaves the combined company,...

Microsoft's UK VARs hail online SAM toolkit.(Microsoft online Software Asset Management)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Microsoft's UK VARs hail online SAM toolkit james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Microsoft's channel has welcomed the vendor's launch of an online Software Asset Management (SAM) toolkit. The toolkit, which went...

SonicWall to raise support.(promoted Keith Bird)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell SonicWall to raise support sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Internet security vendor SonicWall's newly appointed head of the EMEA region intends to strengthen channel relationships as he aims for a fourth consecutive...

Mixed fortunes in networking.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Mixed fortunes in networking trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Almost two-thirds of the companies in the network and data communications market are flourishing, while the remaining third are struggling to break...

Novell VARs stunned as McKenzie resigns.(value added resellers, Julie McKenzie)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Novell VARs stunned as McKenzie resigns james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Novell's UK channel was left reeling following the unexpected resignation of its UK channel manager Julie McKenzie last week. The vendor...

WEEE timetable fails to ease channel concerns.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone WEEE timetable fails to ease channel concerns Announcement gives "no definitive position" on implementation of directive for resellers laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Channel players have voiced concerns...

CA puts eTrust in Redstone.(Computer Associates will continue distrubation agreement with Redstone)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell CA puts eTrust in Redstone sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Computer Associates (CA) has confirmed that VAR Redstone will continue to work as the master reseller of its eTrust anti-virus products. Redstone bought...

Kingston makes Tesco promise to its channel.(Kingston Technology Company Inc.)(Catalus Ltd. signed distrubation deal with Tesco PLC)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Kingston makes Tesco promise to its channel sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Kingston Technology has assured its channel partners that its recent partnership with retail giant Tesco will not impact their businesses. ...

MCC gets first bite of Apple.(MCC International, Apple Computers Ltd.)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood MCC gets first bite of Apple james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Apple has appointed Cheshire-based MCC as its first Premium-level VAR in the UK. Last month, CRN revealed that Apple was planning to create a...

Intel VARs left waiting for uniformed pricing.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Intel VARs left waiting for uniformed pricing Chip vendor hopes to regain lost market share from rival AMD with latest price cuts james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Intel's channel are optimistic about the chip...

Panrix Computers' fate hanging in the balance.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Panrix Computers' fate hanging in the balance Questions continue to mount about future of the Leeds-based PC builder laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Leeds-based PC builder Panrix Computers appears to...

Channel receives advisory service.(Nitin Joshi plans to launch its company 'ChannelMoney' which provide business advisory service to computer industry)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Channel receives advisory service sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Industry stalwart Nitin Joshi is going solo with the launch of a business advisory service tailored to the channel. ChannelMoney, which is set to...

Zultys soothes channel fears.(Zultys Technologies UK Ltd)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Zultys soothes channel fears trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk IP telephony vendor Zultys has claimed it is business at usual for its UK partners, despite channel concerns over its financial stability. Ian...

Breaking news Acquisitive reseller Chess has completed its latest acquisition with the purchase of part of VAR The Telecoms Group's customer base. >> Full story: www.channelweb.co.uk/2161188.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Breaking news Acquisitive reseller Chess has completed its latest acquisition with the purchase of part of VAR The Telecoms Group's customer base. >> Full story: www.channelweb.co.uk/2161188

Storage nibs.(Western Digital earnings for fourth quarter)(BakBone Software has compiled a set of 10 steps to safeguard business operations against disasters)(Pillar Data Systems unveiled its AxiomOne technology to provide full-service storage management and data service)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Shortcuts Western improves turnover Hard drive vendor Western Digital has increased its turnover by 15 per cent to $1.1bn during its fourth quarter ended 30 June, compared with the same period last year. The...

Nibs.(LG Electronics has unveiled 20in widescreen monitors)(BenQ has unveiled high-definition LCD monitor)(NEC Display Solutions launched LCD monitor)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Shortcuts Site is right for Impromp2u Impromp2u, the managed services division of distributor Imago, has been awar-ded certification by audiovisual vendor Sonic Foundry to specify and install MediaSite, its...

Software reviews.(Executive Undelete 5.0 Professional Edition)(Serif MoviePlus 5.0)(X-oom Podcast Studio)(Product/service evaluation)
August 7, 2006... Byline: marcus austin Digital video Editing Serif MoviePlus 5 All the power of a big studio on a PC rating hhhhh New features in this simple-to-use and comprehensive video-editing package include CD authoring, dynamic...

Harware reviews.(Asus WL-566gM)(Dialogue Flybook V33i)(Hanns.G HW191)(Product/service evaluation)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Marcus Austin Notebook/tablet Dialogue Flybook V33i Ultra-portable notebook rating hhhhh The Flybook V33i may be small, but it still manages to include a 1.1GHz ultra-low voltage Pentium M processor which performs...

WEEE box.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Government departments responsible for directive l The Department of Industry and Trade (DTI) is responsible for transposing the WEEE directive into UK law. l The Department for Environment, Food, &...

What carriers might bring.(adoption of voice over IP (VoIP) in the enterprise is expected to grows)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Ben Le Feuvre What carriers might bring There are mutual benefits for the channel and convergence carriers if they learn to support and trust each other, writes Ben Le Feuvre With two major UK carriers significantly...

Mind your own business.(vendors have built analytic applications aimed at companies want to business intelligence software)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Jason Bissell Mind your own business intelligence Software vendors' best practice analysis applications can be dangerously restrictive, claims Jason Bissell Does a software vendor have the right to tell you how to run your...

Storage news.(BakBone Software and Mirapoint developing new backup software)(Zycko signed distribution agreement with Fujitsu Siemens Computers)(EqualLogic launched iSCSI storage array)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Shortcuts Mirapoint finds its BakBone BakBone Software and secure messaging vendor Mirapoint have signed an agreement to create a combination of BakBone's NetVault backup and restore software suite and...

Band in the UK.(InfiniBand is a switched fabric I/O architecture )(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood band in the uk l InfiniBand is a switched fabric I/O architecture linking servers, storage devices and network devices. l Rather than sending data in parallel, InfiniBand sends data in serial. It can...

Eight new IiS members.
August 14, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Eight new IiS members l Microsoft l Symantec l Centennial Software l Autodesk l Ernst & Young l SCC l Monotype Imaging l Software Spectrum

Computerlinks gets N-abled.(N-able Technologies)(Brief article)
August 18, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Computerlinks gets N-abled trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Computerlinks has secured the UK distribution rights for vendor N-able Technologies' Momentum System. N-able Technologies's offering claims to...

Make WANs perform better.(wireless area networks)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Nigel Hawthorn Make WANs perform better Businesses networking needs have evolved, so it is time for the channel to help solve performance problems, writes Nigel Hawthorn As the trend towards centralisation of servers,...

A big headache over short lists.(CRN Channel Award)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll A big headache over short lists I have to admit I was shocked by this year's Channel Awards entries. At the risk of repeating myself, the standard of entrants this year has been astounding. I know that I said...

FEC signs with Vcomm after downfall of Spot.(Funkwerk Enterprise Communications)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne FEC signs with Vcomm after downfall of Spot German VoIP vendor becomes the first of Spot Distribution's former vendors to move to a rival trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Spot Distribution's 'in-limbo' vendor...

Clunk Click wants back-up troops.(resellers to increase the market penetration of its Mac OS X online backup software)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Clunk Click wants back-up troops james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Online backup vendor Clunk Click is hunting for resellers to increase the market penetration of its Mac OS X online backup software. The software...

Celestix is going strong following its UK launch.
August 21, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Celestix is going strong following its UK launch Vendor signs 15 top-level partners and expects to see 'significant' growth in the coming year sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security appliance vendor Celestix is...

Scalable awarded Mitel Platinum.(Scalable Networks )(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Scalable awarded Mitel Platinum trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Integrator Scalable Networks has been awarded Platinum Solution Provider status by IP telephony vendor Mitel. To achieve the status, Scalable,...

Imago turns on IPTV.(internet television)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Imago turns on IPTV trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Imago has launched an internet TV service for VARs that will provide updates on developments from the distributor and its vendor partners. The service,...

Midwich stays in Touch with vendor.
August 21, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Midwich stays in Touch with vendor AV distributor claims its VARs will be able to make margin by selling 3M Touch Systems' LCD range sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Audiovisual (AV) distributor Midwich has signed a...

Maxtor partnerships set for Seagate shake-up.
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Maxtor partnerships set for Seagate shake-up Channel partners must re-apply for contracts as Seagate makes some existing distribution deals void james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Maxtor channel partners may soon...

Firms shorten IT deals.(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Firms shorten IT deals james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Businesses have started bringing IT and business process outsourcing contracts back in-house or signing shorter length external contracts, according to...

AMD releases the next generation of Opteron.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)
August 21, 2006... Byline: martin Lynch AMD releases the next generation of Opteron Chip manufacturer's new processors designed to make the process of upgrading to quad-core chips easier martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk AMD has released its next...

Strong Q2 for DRam prices.(Dynamic random access memory)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch Strong Q2 for DRam prices martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk DRam prices are increasing and the market exceeded its predicted growth targets for the second quarter of 2006, according to the latest figures from analyst...

Lexmark signs Ponde to bolster SME sector.
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Lexmark signs Ponde to bolster SME sector trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Printer vendor Lexmark has strengthened its SME channel support team with the appointment of Marc Ponde as SME business manager. Ponde...

BitDefender recruits for UK channel expansion.(Andi Robinson and Nick Billington)
August 21, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell BitDefender recruits for UK channel expansion Security vendor snaps up two experienced channel heads for forthcoming indirect push sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Internet security vendor BitDefender has launched...

Spitfire service targets London.(Spitfire Software)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Spitfire service targets London trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Spitfire has claimed an industry first with the launch of a new number retention service, which the reseller has attributed to high levels of...

Sage to recruit 100 partners.
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Sage to recruit 100 partners james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Sage has unveiled ambitious plans to recruit 100 additional VARs by September, as part of a renewed focus on the channel. The vendor confirmed that...

VMware offers VAR incentives.(value added resellers)
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood VMware offers VAR incentives james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Virtualisation vendor VMware has created two channel incentive programmes designed to increase end-user adoption of the technology. The VMware...

Panacea scores Gold status with Symantec.(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Panacea scores Gold status with Symantec trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk VAR Panacea has been awarded Gold Partner status from security and storage giant Symantec, and now hopes to provide more email archiving...

shortcuts Bell rings on Overland deal Bell Microproducts has signed a distribution agreement with Overland Storage to carry its ARCvault appliance range. ARCvault is targeted at the SME market, where Overland has claimed there is a need to protect large.(Business Systems Group has achieved JBoss Certified Master Architect accreditation from JBoss Group L.L.C)(Target Components signed distribution agreement with ABIT Computer USA Corp.)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell shortcuts Bell rings on Overland deal Bell Microproducts has signed a distribution agreement with Overland Storage to carry its ARCvault appliance range. ARCvault is targeted at the SME market, where Overland...

Hawking finds a VIP partner.(Hawking Technologies, VIP Computers)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Hawking finds a VIP partner trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Distributor VIP Computers has inked a partnership deal with Hawking Technology to distribute the vendor's range of networking products. The Hawking...

Channel players line up for ChannelMoney.(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Channel players line up for ChannelMoney sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk The channel's newest business advisory service has got off to a flying start with a number of industry players already looking to partner with...

FSB warns resellers of latest online fraud scam.
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne FSB warns resellers of latest online fraud scam SMEs targeted by thieves looking to use government web site for unauthorised financial transactions trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Small businesses continue to...

Maverick boss called in to assist development.(appointed John Weatherhead )
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Maverick boss called in to assist development Distributor enlists channel heavy-hitter in a consultancy capacity to bolster business growth james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Audiovisual (AV) distributor Maverick...

Channel hits out at ATC shift to hybrid strategy.(AT Communications)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Channel hits out at ATC shift to hybrid strategy Reseller's chief executive reassures partners that "there is not a great deal of conflict" after Rocom buy trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Acquisitive VAR AT...

HMRC charges VAT fraudsters.
August 21, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell HMRC charges VAT fraudsters sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that 17 people have been charged so far after a series of dawn raids as part of a massive investigation into VAT...

Resellers anxious as RCE hints at plans to cut approved suppliers.
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Resellers anxious as RCE hints at plans to cut approved suppliers james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Government body the Regional Centres of Excellence (RCE) has hinted that its number of approved suppliers may be cut,...

CCD ready for growth spurt.(Computacenter Distribution appoints Lee Perkins)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell CCD ready for growth spurt sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Computacenter Distribution (CCD) is gearing up to embark on an aggressive growth strategy, CRN has learnt. The distribution arm of Computacenter last week...

Trustmarque Solutions completes [pounds sterling]28m MBO.(get funds from Lloyds TSB Development Group )(management buy-out )
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Trustmarque Solutions completes [pounds sterling]28m MBO Software reseller aims to become a [pounds sterling]200m company after finalising management buy-out james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Software reseller...

MS distributors set for status talks.(Microsoft Corp.)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood MS distributors set for status talks james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Microsoft's authorised distributors have entered into the second round of talks with the vendor in an attempt to retain their status. Last...

Astaro recruits Softek to supply its entire range of UTM solutions.(Softek Software Inc., Unified Threat Management )(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Astaro recruits Softek to supply its entire range of UTM solutions sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Network security vendor Astaro has appointed Softek as its third UK distributor. The partnership will see Softek...

SHORTCUTS.(Ipswitch WS_FTP Professional 2007)(Webroot Spy Sweeper 5)(Executive Software International Undelete 5 Professional)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... SHORTCUTS Allume PDF to Word v3 This version of the conversion software opens PDFs in Word, extracts images to graphic files, creates one-button conversions and extracts tables directly to Excel. It also includes enhanced table...

Dave the dealer.(Zen Internet and Introspect IT Solutions get contract from event planner)(self-diagnosing services)(Bully computer game)
August 21, 2006... Byline: CRN staff Food for thought I have to say business lunches aren't what they used to be. I remember the heady days before Y2K when we used to polish off several bottles of wine before staggering back to the office in time to go...

Storage nibs.(Dot Hill delays 10-Q report)(IBM launched system storage device IBM DS4000 Express)(consumer network storage market growth)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Shortcuts Rainfinity users pour in EMC has gained more than 50 additional Rainfinity Global File Virtualisation platform customers during its second quarter of 2006. The vendor declined to name its new...

VD nibs.(Pandora Networks has launched telco-grade voice over IP service)(Nokia continues to dominate the mobile phone market)(Cisco Systems Inc. get contract from Millennium BCP for IP phone)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne shortcuts Cisco's new Millennium Networking giant Cisco has shipped its nine-millionth IP phone to Millennium BCP, Portugal's largest bank. The deal comes three months after Cisco shipped its...

Hardware.(Mio Digiwalker C710 network switch)(Netgear XE104 satellite navigation device)(Samsung SCX-4200 laser printer)(Product/service evaluation)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Marcus Austin mains networking Netgear XE104 Homeplug A simple way to set up a home network rating hhhhh Homeplug devices can send network data along existing electrical wiring in much the same way that ADSL...

Software.
August 21, 2006... Byline: Marcus Austin Utility XP Tuning Suite 3 Getting more from XP rating hhhhh This application makes hundreds of different options available to Windows XP users from one, easy-to-use interface. It is true that...

Prevx seeks VARs for market growth.
August 21, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Prevx seeks VARs for market growth Security software vendor unveils tiered channel plan as it targets expansion in the business sector sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Intrusion prevention software vendor Prevx has...

Bullet Point execs give Galtec AV arm a boost.
August 28, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Bullet Point execs give Galtec AV arm a boost Reseller snaps up former Bullet Point account managers for growing audiovisual department trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk VAR Galtec Solutions has strengthened...

Brocade has a strong Q3.
August 28, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Brocade has a strong Q3 james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Brocade Communications Systems increased turnover by 55 per cent to $188.9m during its third quarter 2006, compared with the same period last year, just three...