Computer Reseller News articles from February 2008

Computer Reseller News archives from February 2008

Compellenti?1/2s network system Enterprise storage vendor Compellent has launched Compellent Storage Centre 4.0, which it claimed reduces the number of disk drives required by up to 80 per cent. The networked system manages data in tiered storage in each driv.(3par launched Controllers (Computers))(Copan Systems appoints Andrew Wilson and Martin Cooper)(Brief article)
February 3, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Compellent's network system Enterprise storage vendor Compellent has launched Compellent Storage Centre 4.0, which it claimed reduces the number of disk drives required by up to 80 per cent. The networked...

Take your partner by the virtual hand.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Keith Humphries Take your partner by the virtual hand Keith Humphries discusses the merits of Cisco's virtual online community, which it is creating as part of its new partner network. IBM, Microsoft and SAP pioneered...

Capitalise on the venture playground.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Capitalise on the venture playground A recent Institute of Directors forum looked at venture capital funding and if the UK has the right attitude to compete on a global stage, writes Nick Booth Does...

Readersi?1/2 lives.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone Readers' lives Describe your job and say why you enjoy it. My job is very varied. I enjoy it because it provides me with the ability to make a difference and I can take actions as a leader. What was...

Your views.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone Your views Opportunity knocks Each week we read gloomy reports of the credit crunch hitting channel business (VAR failures kick off 2008, CRN 21 January). In my experience, resellers in the SME band do not...

Intellect bags council win VAR Intellect Security and data protection vendor PGP have won an email security deal with St Helens Council. Intellect, a PGP Gold partner, has rolled out PGPi?1/2s Universal Gateway Email across the councili?1/2s entire Adult Social C.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Intellect bags council win VAR Intellect Security and data protection vendor PGP have won an email security deal with St Helens Council. Intellect, a PGP Gold partner, has rolled out PGP's Universal Gateway Email...

New VTL launch for FalconStor Backup storage vendor FalconStor has launched its next-generation FalconStor Virtual Tape Library (VTL) i?1/2 VTL Enterprise Edition. The new version integrates with the vendori?1/2s clustered de-duplication tech nology, Single Insta.(FalconStor Inc. launched FalconStor Virtual Tape Library)(DataCore Software)(3PARdata Inc.)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: kayleigh baterman New VTL launch for FalconStor Backup storage vendor FalconStor has launched its next-generation FalconStor Virtual Tape Library (VTL) A- VTL Enterprise Edition. The new version integrates with the vendor's...

VARs back Kaspersky deal registration plan.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn VARs back Kaspersky deal registration plan Anti-virus vendor Kaspersky Lab launches scheme to reward shrewd resellers Doug Woodburn Top resellers of Kasperksy Lab have welcomed the anti-virus vendor's...

DataStore365 scores points with rugby club.
February 4, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman DataStore365 scores points with rugby club DataStore365 deal with Northampton Saints will ensure automated backup of rugby data Kayleigh Bateman Online backup and recovery service DataStore365 has...

Hammer joins Plant a Tree initiative.(Hammer and Company Inc. and National Forest's Plant a Tree campaign)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Hammer joins Plant a Tree initiative Kayleigh Bateman Storage distributor Hammer has joined the National Forest's Plant a Tree campaign as part of an attempt to polish its green credentials. The...

Western Digital boosts capacity after sales rise.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Western Digital boosts capacity after sales rise Nick Booth As disk drive manufacturer Western Digital announced 46 per cent growth in turnover for its last fiscal quarter to 28 December, it emerged that the...

Warning of processor decline despite growth.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Warning of processor decline despite growth Research from IDC suggests that despite growing microprocessor sales, change is ahead Nick Booth Market research firm IDC has claimed that PC microprocessor sales...

New deal for vendor Targus.(Enta Technologies Ltd. and Targus)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth New deal for vendor Targus Nick Booth Distributor Entatech has signed a partnership with laptop and mobile accessory vendor Targus. Entatech is "universally recognised as the world's best selling notebook...

WatchGuard steps up partner support.(WatchGuard Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn WatchGuard steps up partner support Doug Woodburn WatchGuard aims to woo UK partners by upping its lead-generation activities and boosting its support response times in 2008. The firewall vendor, which...

Exinda steers reseller recruitment to Fast Track.(Exinda Networks )(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Exinda steers reseller recruitment to Fast Track Exinda hope to inspire commitment from allies by introducing two levels of partner Sam Trendall WAN optimisation vendor Exinda Networks has launched a Fast...

Software reviews.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Marcus Austin PDF creator Cosmi Perfect Save documents as a PDF file rating HHHHH Perfect PDF Creator allows users to save any document as a PDF file that can then be opened by any computer on which the free...

Extreme back to black Switching vendor Extreme Networks announced last week that net turnover rose seven per cent in 2008i?1/2s second quarter to $92.5m (i?1/246.7m), from last yeari?1/2s Q2 figure of $86.9m. Net profit based on generally accepted accounting principl.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Extreme back to black Switching vendor Extreme Networks announced last week that net turnover rose seven per cent in 2008's second quarter to $92.5m ([pounds sterling]46.7m), from last year's Q2 figure of $86.9m....

Bell still growing strong at 20.(Bell Microproducts Inc.)
February 4, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Bell still growing strong at 20 As Bell Micro celebrates its 20th birthday, Sara Yirrell talks to Don Bell about the distributor's plans going forward Making the transition from a teenager to a 20-something is...

Lifesize goes eco-friendly with marketing strategy.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Lifesize goes eco-friendly with marketing strategy With its recently launched programme, VC vendor pushes for greener technologies Nick Booth High-definition videoconferencing (VC) vendor Lifesize has...

Avocent extends HD range Vendor Avocent has launched the latest product in its Emerge MPX extender range. Avocenti?1/2s MPX extenders can be deployed in a range of professional video applications, such as digital signage. Its new MPX1500 high-definition, mult.(Avocent Corp)(3M's new Super Close Projection system )(GestureTek )(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Avocent extends HD range Vendor Avocent has launched the latest product in its Emerge MPX extender range. Avocent's MPX extenders can be deployed in a range of professional video applications, such as digital...

Vocale offers accreditation for SIP.(Session Initiation Protocol)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Vocale offers accreditation for SIP Doug Woodburn Birmingham-based reseller Vocale has added to channel momentum around Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) by launching an accreditation based on the emerging...

Nebulas Security hails data privacy growth.
February 4, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Nebulas Security hails data privacy growth Sara Yirrell Security VAR Nebulas Security has chalked up a record 30 per cent growth for its six-month financials, partially due to the growth in demand for data...

EMC joins Velocity with its authorised network.
February 4, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman EMC joins Velocity with its authorised network Post-merger Velocity partners will have to become accredited in one ASN technical area Kayleigh Bateman Storage giant EMC has made another tweak to its...

Roullier steps in to lead Avaya s UK revolution.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Roullier steps in to lead Avaya s UK revolution Recently appointed UK manager emphasises the vendor's strengths as he outlines channel strategy Sam Trendall Avaya's new UK manager insists the vendor is in...

Lessons in learning.(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Lessons in learning Pupils at Barming Primary School in Kent have been using Qwizdom voting handsets in lessons to make learning fun. Year five teacher John Duncalfe said the Q5 radio frequency handsets, which...

Birch returns to Azlan Marion.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Birch returns to Azlan Marion Birch has returned to distributor Azlan as business manager for its Cisco Advanced Technologies product line after just six months in a similar role at rival Comstor. Azlan said it...

Alcatel-Lucent shuffles management.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Alcatel-Lucent shuffles management Sam Trendall Communications vendor Alcatel-Lucent has continued to play musical chairs with its UK management line-up as the company's share price sinks to a five-year low....

Dave the Dealer.
February 4, 2008... Byline: nick booth Good cop, bad cop Boffins at the University of East Anglia claim they are developing a computer that can read lips to help fight crime. Presumably they will show it old Ali G DVDs. But imagine if this computer...

IQon Technologies falls in retail battle with Dell.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn IQon Technologies falls in retail battle with Dell Irish firm enters liquidation after struggling to go head to head with PC giant Doug Woodburn Dell's recent assault on the retail channel has claimed its...

2e2 bides its time to sell up.(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn 2e2 bides its time to sell up Doug Woodburn Voice and data integrator 2e2 has stressed it is in no rush to sell up, despite admitting it has been approached by several potential suitors. Nick Grossman,...

Avnet moves to consolidate.
February 4, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Avnet moves to consolidate Sara Yirrell Distribution giant Avnet has consolidated its UK offices as it continues to develop its value-added distribution (VAD) model. The firm went on an aggressive...

Pay up and move on.(Livewire Telecom)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Sara Yirrell Pay up and move on It will be interesting to see if HMRC goes through with an appeal over a VAT tribunal ruling in favour of mobile phone trader Livewire Telecom. For more than a year, the wholesaler has ...

Livewire court verdict leaves HMRC reeling.(Livewire Telecom and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs)(Brief article)
February 4, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Livewire court verdict leaves HMRC reeling Government body considers appeal after High Court dismisses VAT fraud claims Sara Yirrell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is considering an appeal to the High...

Buyers home in on struggling Owl.
February 4, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Buyers home in on struggling Owl Doug Woodburn The bidding war for troubled audiovisual (AV) distributor Owl Visual Systems was on the verge of closing as CRN went to press. Owl, which has about 25...

online comment.(applications software used in payment cards)(anti-virus software used in web applications)(trends in High Performance Computing market)
February 4, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone "Many believe if they implement one piece of software or hardware that this will offer the entire solution to Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance. Instead, retailers must embrace the notion and reality that PCI...

Synaxon adds Ingram to UK fold German buying group Synaxon has signed Ingram as its sole UK broadliner. Ingram, along with a growing list of distributors, will provide resellers with access to inventory and pricing information via Synaxoni?1/2s online Enterpr.(Brief article)
February 9, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Synaxon adds Ingram to UK fold German buying group Synaxon has signed Ingram as its sole UK broadliner. Ingram, along with a growing list of distributors, will provide resellers with access to inventory and...

Dial into profits by selling up VoIP.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone Dial into profits by selling up VoIP As IP telephony grows in reliability and declines in cost, it is an increasingly feasible option for firms of all sizes, says Laura Hailstone IP telephony is often known...

Readersi?1/2 lives.(information technology workers speaks on job satisfaction)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone Readers' lives Describe your job and say why you enjoy it. I have many responsibilities but the primary goal is to make the number. We work hard, travel a lot, and have a whole lot of fun. I love it. ...

Protection inside and out.(managing internet security in company)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone Protection inside and out Steve Cornish takes a look at the changing demands for email management and security The importance of secure communication has grown dramatically in light of increased external...

headline.(Value-added reseller )
February 11, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone headline While some channel members are skeptical of the hype around managed services, others see it as a chance to create extra revenue, writes Nabil Souli VARS and integrators can sell additional managed...

Hardware.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Marcus Austin Multi-function printer Brother DCP-770CW Easy-to-use wireless printer rating HHHHH The DCP-770CW is a neat (398x360x150mm) multi-function device aimed at small businesses and stand-alone users. ...

The marriage of voice and data.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Richard Bligh The marriage of voice and data More data resellers than ever before are entering the voice arena as product quality improves, writes Richard Bligh Convergence has been talked about for many years and the...

Calling all resellers: demand for VoIP is here.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Guy Dixon Calling all resellers: demand for VoIP is here After a decade of hype, IP telephony has finally been accepted by UK resellers and customers alike, Guy Dixon reports Adding a new technology to your portfolio,...

Compellent unveils new tool Network storage vendor Compellent has claimed its new TCO tool will benefit its partners as they work with customers. The product assesses long-term investments in storage by comparing the total cost of ownership on a variety o.(Isilon Systems)
February 11, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Compellent unveils new tool Network storage vendor Compellent has claimed its new TCO tool will benefit its partners as they work with customers. The product assesses long-term investments in storage by...

Midasi?1/2 merger lookout.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Midas' merger lookout Sam Trendall Midas Telecom has merged with Bristol-based reseller Alliance Communications and is planning more acquisitions in the coming months. Both companies will now be based in...

Hardware.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Marcus Austin Notebook PC Vye mini-v S37 Excellent battery life rating HHHHH The S37 is aimed at users who want a full working PC, without the full weight, or the bulk, of a laptop. Although it measures just 35mm...

Shavlik steps up European assault.(Shavlik Technologies to rebrand itself)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Shavlik steps up European assault Patch management vendor keen to reposition itself Doug Woodburn Shavlik is keen to shake off its image as a pure patch management vendor after opening an EMEA...

SonicWall drops prices.(Sonicwall Inc.)(TZ Series data security devices)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn SonicWall drops prices Doug Woodburn SonicWall has stepped up its assault on the SME space by slashing the prices of its TZ Series and related network security products. Andy Zollo, regional director for...

Cisco offers a peek into future of AV at ISE 2008.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Cisco offers a peek into future of AV at ISE 2008 ISE success suggests the AV market will grow A- and Cisco plans to be a major player Nick Booth Some sectors of the IT industry might be in decline, but the...

Iron Mountain Digital debuts partner scheme.
February 11, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Iron Mountain Digital debuts partner scheme Recovery software vendor aims to double business for its channel partner network Kayleigh Bateman Recovery software and services vendor Iron Mountain...

ESys to distribute Optiarc disk drives.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth ESys to distribute Optiarc disk drives Nick Booth Distributor and PC maker eSys Technologies is to distribute Sony NEC Optiarc's range of optical disk drives in the UK, building on its existing partnership with...

Expo momentum snowballs.(Channel Expo 2008)
February 11, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Expo momentum snowballs Exhibition and delegate registrations are strong as Nick Leeson is announced as keynote speaker, writes Sara Yirrell Channel Expo 2008 is gathering momentum, with more than 1,500...

Demand for PCs drives record global chip sales.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Demand for PCs drives record global chip sales As semiconductor technology progresses, functionality increases and prices are slashed Nick Booth Global sales of semiconductors have risen for the sixth...

Talks continue at Xploite Storage VAR Xploite has confirmed it is still in talks with third parties regarding a possible offer for the company. The reseller, led by industry veteran Ian Smith, saw turnover rise from i?1/229.5m to i?1/231.2m for the full year to 3.(investment received by Brand-Rex)(Information Builders (UK) Ltd. on business expansion)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Talks continue at Xploite Storage VAR Xploite has confirmed it is still in talks with third parties regarding a possible offer for the company. The reseller, led by industry veteran Ian Smith, saw turnover rise...

Zycko teams up with Touchline.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Zycko teams up with Touchline Nick Booth Networking distributor Zycko and audiovisual (AV) counterpart Touchline Video, formerly Review Video, have formed a partnership to support the increasing number of...

Aladdin redesigns UK distribution plans.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Aladdin redesigns UK distribution plans Doug Woodburn Security vendor Aladdin has parted company with DNS Arrow and appointed Computerlinks in a distribution rejig to revive its UK fortunes. ...

IronKey fits with Simms.(Simms International has signed partnership with IronKey)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Sara Yirrell IronKey fits with Simms Sara Yirrell Specialist memory distributor Simms International has signed a sole distribution partnership with security vendor IronKey. Under the terms of the deal, Simms will set...

High-flying support contract.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone High-flying support contract Support services firm Comms-care (Scott Yates, managing director, left) has won a preferred supplier contract to install 5,000 desktops with network and server support and...

Channel warned of rising ID theft.
February 11, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Channel warned of rising ID theft As fraud figures reach their highest in 13 years, experts urge channel players to be aware of growing identity scams Kayleigh Bateman Onlookers have warned the channel...

Enterprise toe treading.(trends in computer and IT industry)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Enterprise toe treading There are very few companies that can make a behemoth such as Computacenter admit to feeling concern, but DSG International (DSGi) Business has done just that. DSGi Business has had its...

VIP issues stolen software warning.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn VIP issues stolen software warning Doug Woodburn Microsoft distributor VIP Computer Centre has warned resellers to be on their guard following the theft of a shipment of software bound for its warehouse in...

Chess moves in for Synex.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Chess moves in for Synex Sam Trendall Telecoms VAR Chess has made its first acquisition of 2008 and its 25th in total after acquiring the customer base of Synex Network Services. Birmingham-based telecoms...

CCD swoops for HP expert.
February 11, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell CCD swoops for HP expert Sara Yirrell Computacenter Distribution (CCD) has poached a top HP storage expert to head up its specialist division. Steve Bradbury worked with Darryl Brick in HP's Enterprise...

Midwich remains trade only after Owl disposal.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Midwich remains trade only after Owl disposal Distributor completes sale of end-user services division to reseller Solutions AV Doug Woodburn Audiovisual (AV) distributor Midwich has offloaded Owl Visual...

C2000 injects millions into channel.(Computer 2000 credit crises)(Brief article)
February 11, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn C2000 injects millions into channel Doug Woodburn Computer 2000 (C2000) has ploughed an extra [pounds sterling]25m of credit into the channel amid fears that the credit crunch is starting to take its...

DSGi set for battle in UK enterprise market.
February 11, 2008... Byline: Sara Yirrell DSGi set for battle in UK enterprise market Channel giant appoints a team of mid-market and enterprise specialists Sara Yirrell DSG International (DSGi) Business has thrown down the gauntlet to its VAR...

NetApp announces programme extension.
February 18, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman NetApp announces programme extension Partners encouraged to offer services in four separate areas through NetApps' APSP Kayleigh Bateman Storage giant NetApp has announced a new strategy, which...

Plugging the data breach.
February 18, 2008... Byline: sara yirrell Plugging the data breach As high-profile data breaches continue to make headline news, the channel can offer security, says Sara Yirrell Barely a week goes by without another news headline exposing a...

DNS Arrow opens new VTL facility.
February 18, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman DNS Arrow opens new VTL facility Kayleigh Bateman Distributor DNS Arrow has opened Europe's first IBM Virtual Tape Library 7520 (VTL) facility in London to showcase the product to partners and end users....

The many charms of Facebook.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone The many charms of Facebook Pete Simpson looks at how the channel can turn the social networking boom into a reselling opportunity Over recent months, social networking sites have increased in popularity,...

Piracy plateau paves the way.(software piracy harms software industry)
February 18, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Piracy plateau paves the way As software piracy remains a channel concern, Kayleigh Bateman talks to those involved in bringing down rates Despite efforts from anti piracy bodies, piracy is still estimated...

Syscap results mirror trends.(trends in spendings for information technology)
February 18, 2008... Byline: Philip White Syscap results mirror trends Philip White looks at the results of Syscap's annual finance survey taken from the responses of the channel and end users Our annual finance survey seems to grow every year and has...

Opportunity knocks for resellers of TFTs.(market trends in thin film transistor booms VARs (Value added resellers) market)
February 18, 2008... Byline: Lee Baker Opportunity knocks for resellers of TFTs TFTs are growing in popularity, which is why Midwich's Lee Baker thinks resellers should enter the specialist display arena Sustaining sales growth and profitability in a...

Astaro fires a trade-up salvo in battle for VARs.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Doug Woodburn Astaro fires a trade-up salvo in battle for VARs UTM vendor sets sights on making WatchGuard Firebox III and Cisco Pix resellers its own Doug Woodburn Unified threat management (UTM) vendor Astaro has...

Report reveals recovery time Businesses relying on back-up tapes to store and recover data need on average 11.6 hours to get themselves up and running again, according to a report by IT support firm Connect. The report Risky Business also found that.(Report)
February 18, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Report reveals recovery time Businesses relying on back-up tapes to store and recover data need on average 11.6 hours to get themselves up and running again, according to a report by IT...

Importance of being honest.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Nitin Joshi Importance of being honest Unfortunately, most channel players are not blessed with the greatest communication skills, writes Nitin Joshi VARs seem to have their own dictionary. I have lost count of the times I...

Magirus pushes further into Europe.(Magirus UK markets with FalconStor Software)(Brief article)
February 18, 2008... Byline: kayleigh bateman Magirus pushes further into Europe Kayleigh Bateman Distributor Magirus is expanding its relationship with storage vendor FalconStor from central Europe into the UK, France, Italy and Spain. The...

View the future of the display market.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone View the future of the display market Plasma screens were once the cutting edge of TV viewing; now specialist displays are getting the attention, says Laura Hailstone Imagine sitting in a restaurant and...

VoiteQ certified by Vocollect.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall VoiteQ certified by Vocollect The recently launched Vocollect Voice Partner programme sees its first certified partner Sam Trendall Voice-directed technology vendor Vocollect has announced that VoiteQ is...

Gamma Telecom takes a UK tour.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Sam Trendall Gamma Telecom takes a UK tour Sam Trendall Voice vendor Gamma Telecom hit the road last month to meet with potential and existing partners across the country. Events were held in Manchester, Leeds,...

Your views.(VARs (Value added resellers) uses IT services and virtualization (Computing))
February 18, 2008... Byline: Laura Hailstone Your views Business as usual for VARS The current economic situation does not change how resellers run their businesses. The channel has always been a credit-hungry industry and cashflow is always ...

Trade Only: Hardware.(Route 66 Mini)(Neuros OSD)(Thermaltake Xaser VI)(Product/service evaluation)
February 18, 2008... Byline: Marcus Austin Sat nav Route 66 Mini Compact and affordable navigation rating HHHHH The new Mini attempts to combine a GPS satellite navigation unit with software that allows the user to download extras such as...

Reading the signs for good business.(trends in demand for display devices)
February 18, 2008... Byline: Gareth Kershaw Reading the signs for good business As mainstream display products come under increasing price and margin pressure, it is time for resellers to focus on more specialist solutions, says Gareth Kershaw There...

Mobile development will dominate in 2008.
February 18, 2008... Byline: Nick Booth Mobile development will dominate in 2008 The Mobile World Congress event reveals how the technology will shape the coming year Nick Booth The European chairman of the GSM Association (GSMA) identified the...