Computer Reseller News articles from January 2006

Computer Reseller News archives from January 2006

Cautious VAR welcome to FSC acquisition plan. Vendor quick to reassure channel partners as it completes the acquisition of services division.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone, laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk. Resellers have given a lukewarm reception to Fujitsu Siemens Computers' (FSC) acquisition of the Product Related Services (PRS) division of Siemens Business Services (SBS), which will now...

VoIP distributor blames vendor.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. VoIPStore's managing director Graham Jacklin has blamed one of its manufacturer's products and returns policies for the company's administration woes. (CRN, 19 December) In a...

Luxtech prepares for string of acquisitions.(it acquired telecoms reseller CSS)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. Reseller Luxtech is on the acquisition trail with five firms as potential purchases expected during the coming year. The firm acquired telecoms reseller CSS last September and now...

No repayment from Nexpress.(to creditors as it is terminated contract with Sun UK.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood, james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk. Former Sun distributor Nexpress Group is unlikely to return any funds to creditors, following its administration announcement last month, according to administrator Vantis. The firm...

Double-digit PC growth set to continue in 2006. Notebook sales boost expectations but this year predicted to be quieter than 2005.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch, martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk. Demand for low-cost and portable PCs will continue to drive double-digit growth in 2006, according to market watcher IDC. Due to strong growth of more than 17 per cent in the third quarter...

Zultys makes first signing.(Zultys Technologies UK Ltd. signs agreement with Commpete International )(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. IP telephony vendor Zultys has signed its first service provider agreement to boost resellers' pan-European fortunes. Commpete International will operate as the sole preferred service...

Sunbelt looks for more of the same in 2006.(Sunbelt Software Inc.)(its iHateSpam Exchange achieved certification for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 )(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood, james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk. Software distributor and developer Sunbelt System Software should be wary of expanding too quickly following its double-digit growth in 2005, according to analysts. Sunbelt generated an...

EMC limits its VAR disruption.(EMC Corp. acquired Captiva Software Corp.)(Seagate Technology Inc. acquired Maxtor Corp.)
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood, james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk. Storage vendor EMC has promised limited disruption for its channel partners following its acquisition of software vendor Captiva. EMC finalised its $275m purchase of Captiva in December...

CA on indirect path as it targets higher profits. Vendor reveals plans to continue recruitment drive to strengthen channel market presence.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell, sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk. Computer Associates (CA) intends to drive more profit through its partners in 2006 and is still keen to recruit new resellers. Speaking to CRN about his plans for the next 12 months, Tony...

VAR changes for ScriptLogic.(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. Networking software vendor ScriptLogic is planning to revamp its channel programme by introducing a Premium Partner level and appoint new resellers in 2006. Colin Wright, EMEA channel...

IBSMA launched to aid in SAM best practices.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone, laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk. An organisation that aims to drive the development and adoption of software asset management (SAM) best practice has been launched. Started by independent software publisher and...

Resellers get council boost.(Value added resellers get contracts from councils for providing e-government )
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood, james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk. VARs will still benefit from helping councils get services online in 2006, despite the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) hitting its 97 per cent e-enablement target. The...

Sales revenues decline despite market growth. Pricing squeeze keeps turnover low compared with last year although there was growth in unit sales.(computer industry)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone, laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk. Revenue from sales of IT equipment in October 2005 was down compared with the same month a year ago across Europe, according to the latest figures from channel analyst Context. The...

Blue Coat nets Permeo deal.(Blue Coat Systems buys Permeo Technologies)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell, sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk. Secure content vendor Blue Coat Systems has hailed its acquisition of Permeo Technologies as a boost to channel partners. The firm last week signed a definitive agreement to acquire the...

DMSL keeps partners informed at VAR day.(value added resellers day)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. BT distributor DMSL is to host a reseller day to promote and inform partners on upcoming opportunities and products from the telecoms giant. The event will take place at the BT Centre...

Vodafone calls time on splintered VAR strategy. Mobile telecoms vendor looking to boost indirect route to market despite strong direct sales force.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. Vodafone has attempted to highlight the importance of its channel, despite a high level of direct business and several routes to market. The mobile telecoms giant has been seeking new...

Websense makes move to mobile.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell, sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk. Web filtering vendor Websense is predicting big things for the mobile security space in 2006 and is looking to expand its channel to cope withthe increased demand. Speaking to CRN, the firm...

Vendor looking for VARs in the Zhone. Networking firm predicts a big year for triple-play solutions and goes on recruitment drive.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone, laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk. Networking equipment vendor Zhone Technologies is looking for resellers to help it capitalise on the growing triple-play market. The triple-play market comprises internet, voice and video...

Big Blue continues spree with $865m Micromuse purchase.(International Business Machines Corp. acquires Micromuse Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell, sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk. IBM continued its acquisition spree into the dying embers of 2005 after it entered into an agreement to acquire network management software vendor Micromuse for $865m in cash. Big Blue...

Editorial - Give business the detox treatment.(value added resellers)(Editorial)
January 9, 2006... Having over-indulged on food, drinking and New Year revelry, it is no wonder people's minds turn to detoxing in January. But in the rush to spend a fortune on joining the gym, resolving never to eat chocolate or pizza again, and attempting...

Security - Cyber-Ark and Mideye look at mobile alliance. Vendor and mobile security specialist combine as to get more partners on board in 2006.(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell, sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk. Security vendor Cyber-Ark has joined forces with mobile security vendor Mideye to offer two-factor authentication through a mobile phone. According to Cyber-Ark, which specialises in...

Security - Senforce aiming for indirect model.(Endpoint security software vendor)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell, sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk. Endpoint security software vendor Senforce is looking to make the switch from a mainly direct-selling strategy to a 90 per cent indirect model in 2006. The US-based firm, which is launching...

Security shortcuts - Chat among the pigeons.(employees instant messaging is the cause for internet crimes)(according to ScanSafe)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Employees that go online to chat using Instant Messaging technology are opening up security risks for their companies, according to web security firm, ScanSafe. The vendor claims that blocks per user in the 'chat' category have increased from...

Security shortcuts - Kerio upgrades its facilities.
January 9, 2006... Fast-growing security vendor Kerio has moved its UK operation to larger facilities in the Cambridge area. The vendor has attributed this growth to its UK channel partners. As well as larger premises, the firm has also expanded it's sales and...

Security shortcuts - Webwasher enhanced.
January 9, 2006... Network security vendor CyberGuard has unveiled the latest enhancements to its Webwasher CSM Suite, which it has claimed will allow large corporations to report more effectively on internet and email traffic, detailing security status across...

Security shortcuts - Sun shines on results.
January 9, 2006... Security software distributor and developer Sunbelt Software has claimed to have broken all previous financial records for the month of November. The firm achieved a turnover of [pounds sterling]1,428 for the month. - Channel links...

Security shortcuts - IronPort heralds C10.
January 9, 2006... Email security vendor IronPort has launched the IronPort C10 Email Security Appliance. According to the vendor the IronPort C10 allows firms to manage corporate email with minimal administration after installation. - Channel links 2145317....

Storage - SME focus sees VARs through a tricky year. Resellers faced a competitive market in 2005, but found success in the SME space.
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood, james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk. The small business sector proved to be the saviour of the storage market last year, amid falling hardware prices and increased software sales volumes, according to the Storage Networking...

Storage - 2005 a year of record growth for external disk storage systems.(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood, james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk. Factory revenue for the external disk storage systems market grew by 12.5 per cent to $3.9bn during the third quarter of 2005, according to IDC. The market analyst discovered that the...

Audiovisual - Distributors predict strong year for AV sector. Channel figures see boom in consumer demand as precursor to a prosperous 2006.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone, laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk. Audiovisual (AV) resellers have a lot to get excited about this year, according to channel players. When asked what was going to be hot this year in the world of AV, the major...

Voice and data - Juniper sets sights on enterprises with MPLS. Vendor unveils plans for reseller education in multiprotocol label switching market.(Juniper Networks Inc.)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. Networking vendor Juniper has set its sights on the multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) market, as it has claimed that enterprise firms are now keen to utilise the technology. MPLS...

Voice and data - Cisco credits to lift PowerDsine.(Power over Ethernet products)(PowerDsine to get Cisco-Aironet accreditation to boost its market)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. Power over Ethernet (PoE) vendor PowerDsine is hoping its online Cisco accreditation can drive demand for its products in 2006. PoE is the process of using an electrical current to run...

Voice and data - ProCurve set to boost HP mobility presence.(Hewlett-Packard Co. ProCurve Networking Div.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne, trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk. Hewlett-Packard's (HP) ProCurve networking unit has hailed 2005 a successful year and plans to target the security and mobility space in the coming 12 months. The networking vendor...

Voice and data shortcuts - Sony IPELA in stor for UK.(Comstor signed with Sony Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Distributor Comstor has signed Sony in a deal that will see it distribute, resell, support and maintain Sony IPELA products within the UK market. The IPELA range is a product range for customers looking to access and share visual information in...

Voice and data shortcuts - Steps to Success for VARs.
January 9, 2006... Networking giant Cisco has launched its 'Cisco Steps to Success' portal, designed to improve partner productivity. Steps to Success provides a framework of Cisco intellectual property, tools, best practices, and templates to assist Cisco...

Voice and data shortcuts - Avaya unveils VPN product.
January 9, 2006... Telephony vendor Avaya has launched a new product that embeds VPN remote capabilities into Avaya's family of IP telephones. The product aims to simplify business communication for telecommuters and remote workers so that employees can install...

Voice and data shortcuts - 186K signs Tiscali deal.
January 9, 2006... Tiscali has signed a strategic partnership with telecoms reseller 186K. The deal will see Tiscali provide wholesale dial-up and broadband internet services to the 186K networks. The service will allow 186K to offer its customers services across...

Voice and data shortcuts - Affiniti brews up contract.
January 9, 2006... Comms reseller Affiniti has secured a contract with Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries for the design and implementation of a new Cisco IP Contact Centre to the value of [pounds sterling]150,000. The brewery is expected to save [pounds...

Voice and data shortcuts - Crane elevates Deane.(Keith Deane was appointed for Crane)(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Telecoms distributor Crane has appointed Keith Deane as the new technical operations director. Deane will focus on the development of Crane's service capability, and joins from Redstone where he integrated six business units into a single...

Analysis - What a difference a year in IT makes. For many companies in the channel 2005 was a difficult year, yet, despite these tribulations, it was not without its highlights. Simon Meredith looks back at some of the key technologies and events that shaped the market over the past 12 months.
January 9, 2006... Systems - mobility drives the market Notebooks were the big story in the volume systems market and 2005 saw analysts predicting that sales of laptops would finally overtake sales of desktop PCs. The other big story was in the server arena,...

Analysis - A safe BETT in the education market. The IT market for schools and universities has experienced a huge surge in spending, but far from the sector becoming saturated, there are still plenty of opportunities for resellers, and the BETT Show aims to reveal them all, writes Nick Booth.
January 9, 2006... Over 27,000 education professionals flood into the BETT Show every year. It's easy to see why these bursars, teachers, school and university IT managers want to go. But is there any attraction for IT resellers to attend any more? Surely there...

Analysis research.(Context Channel Facts survey of IT services, storage devices, vendor marketing)
January 9, 2006... SERVICES UP AS RETAIL DECLINES According to the latest Channel Facts survey from analyst Context, resellers in the UK see IT services as the largest growing market for them. This opinion mirrors resellers in Europe. UK resellers also...

Analysis - Credit and finance - Are these changes for changes sake? Proposed alterations to several key accounting regulations could lead to much confusion in the industry, writes Peter Williams.(International Accounting Standards Board proposed International Financial Reporting Standard 3)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Peter Williams, a freelance journalist and chartered accountant. When the European Commission internal market commissioner Charlie McCreevy warned the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) about making too many changes...

Analysis - Credit and finance - Banking on tough times for the MCP. Economic conditions have made things easy for the MCP, but things are going to get much more difficult from now on, writes Dennis Turner.(Monetary Policy Committee)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Dennis Turner, chief economist at HSBC. Since the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was formed in 1997, most observers would give it high marks. GDP growth averaged 2.75 per cent between 1997 and 2004, while the...

Analysis - Comment - Profiting from Skype's hype. Convergence VARs are set to benefit from the recent furore surrounding the voice over IP provider, writes Andy Bills.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Andy Bills, senior vice-president of sales at Swyx Solutions. The massive adoption of Skype and its sale to eBay has raised the public awareness of IP telephony to a level far beyond the computer geek. This is not just good news...

Analysis - Comment - Working together for success. The only way the channel can make the most of new technologies is to combine the skills of vendors and resellers, writes David Scott.
January 9, 2006... Byline: David Scott, chief executive of 3Par. In today's extremely competitive market, organisations are trying to be more efficient and profitable. To do so, they must be able to evaluate and understand which selling strategies succeed and...

Analysis - Comment - Soundbytes.
January 9, 2006... "Although I played a key role in bringing AOL and Time Warner together six years ago, it's now my view that it would be best to undo the merger by splitting Time Warner into several independent companies." Former Time Warner chairman Steve...

Integrator - Semiconductor division separates from Philips. Hardware giant set to split from its ailing processor arm in a bid to boost chip business.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch, martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk. Philips is to hive off its struggling semiconductor business by announcing that it is going to make the division a separate legal entity. The company has claimed that the move would make...

Integrator - HP sits on the HD-DVD fence.(Hewlett-Packard Co.)
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Middleton, james_middleton@vnu.co.uk. Hewlett-Packard (HP) a one-time staunch supporter of Blu-ray technology, has hedged its bets in the next-generation, high definition disc format race by joining the HD-DVD Promotions...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Firewall - 3Com Office Connect VPN Firewall. A hardware security device optimised for VPNs.
January 9, 2006... Rating: 2 out of 5 The Office Connect VPN is a firewall that's been specifically optimised for VPNs. It includes a built-in hardware accelerator that offloads encryption processing and enables the device to handle up to 50 encrypted VPN...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Firewall - D-Link DFL-700. Small business firewall.
January 9, 2006... Rating: 3 out of 5 Primarily a small-business firewall device, the DFL-700 can also be used to support VPN tunnelling to create both secure distributed networks and to support mobile users. Initial setup is easy. There are just three...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Laptop - Asus A7VC. A multimedia ready laptop.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 9, 2006... Rating: 3 out of 5 The Asus A7VC is aimed at heavy users of multimedia and the web so would be ideal for a sales person who is always on the road. Its media-handling abilities are impressive, as well as the 128MB ATI Radeon X700, it...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - 17in monitor - LG Flatron L1732P. Fast response time makes this an ideal multimedia monitor.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 9, 2006... Rating: 4 out of 5 Packed with features, LG's Flatron L1732P is a versatile 17in monitor with high image quality As a direct replacement for the Flatron L1713P, the new model uses a TN panel and maintains the high 300cd/m2 brightness of...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Shortcuts - Seasonic S12.(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... Seasonic's new S12 power supply is continuously rated at 600w, which means it can run at full output for long periods of time. It's cooled by two aluminium heatsinks and a five-bladed 12cm fan, and includes four, eight, and 24pin ATX power...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Shortcuts - Zyxel XtremeMIMO M-102 Wireless Laptop Adapter.
January 9, 2006... With its Smart Antenna Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) the adapter offers up to 800 per cent better coverage and speed than other 802.11g Wi-Fi devices when working with ZyXEL XtremeMIMO products. - Channel links 2144565.

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Shortcuts - Zoom 5590 X6 ADSL 2/2+ Wireless Modem.
January 9, 2006... The X6 is an all-in-one solution for sharing Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) service. It supports all the popular ADSL services for enhanced speed and flexibility. - Channel links 2147810.

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Trends - Coolit Freezone CPU cooler.
January 9, 2006... The Freezone uses a proprietary 'Chiller' which incorporates MTEC Technology to chill the liquid coolant. This increases thermal capacity and provides for faster heat absorption at the source. - Channel links 2133584.

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Trends - Gembird Bluetooth surge protector.
January 9, 2006... Gembird has produced the first bluetooth intelligent socket in the world. The power supply socket includes four sockets manageable via Bluetooth, from a computer, mobile phone or any other bluetooth device within 10m distance. - Channel...

Integrator trade only - Hardware - Trends - Planon DocuPen RC800.(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... DocuPen RC800, is the first pen-sized full-featured mobile colour scanner that allows users to scan 100s of pages into its onboard memory. Weighing just two ounces and powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery, it boasts an 8MB on-board...

Integrator trade only - Software - Security - Norton Internet Security 2006. Norton security suite adds anti-spyware.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 9, 2006... Rating: 4/5 The suite comprises the latest editions of the Norton Firewall, anti-virus and anti-spam packages. This time around there's also an anti-spyware element. Perhaps the most obvious new feature is the Norton Protection...

Integrator trade only - Software - Data transfer and backup - Orlogix Replace MyPC Suite. Transfer data from one PC to another, while securely erasing files from an old hard drive.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 9, 2006... Rating: 3 out of 5 The package contains three products: Transfer MyPC, for performing the data transfer; Backup MyPC, for protecting data on the new PC; and Erase MyPC, which securely deletes all data from the old system. In addition, a...

Integrator trade only - Software - Satellite navigation - AA Navigator. Putting the AA in a pocket.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 9, 2006... Rating: 3 out of 5 The Pocket PC software installs from a memory card. Mapping includes details of tolls and congestion charges, with a clear warning and an offer to recalculate routes to avoid them. The screen is uncluttered and the...

Integrator trade only - Software - Business tool - Mindjet Mindmanager Pro 6. Capture, organise and share thoughts using visual mapping techniques.(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
January 9, 2006... Rating: 4 out of 5 Mindjet Mindmanager Pro 6 helps organise thoughts in a visual way. With a wide array of export options, the mind maps can be quickly sent to other Microsoft Office applications. A mind map consists of a central theme...

Integrator trade only - Software - Shortcuts - Laplink PCmover.(Brief Article)
January 9, 2006... PCmover makes short work of copying files, programs, emails and contacts from Outlook Express. The files and programs to be copied can be moved in a variety of ways: over the supplied USB cable or a parallel cable, over a home network or by...

Integrator trade only - Software - Shortcuts - PC Tools Registry Mechanic 5.
January 9, 2006... Registry Mechanic optimises and compacts Windows Registry and automatically creates backups of all the changes it makes, and XP System Restore points as an additional safeguard. It can even restore individual entries should an application...

Integrator trade only - Software - Shortcuts - Nero 7 Ultra Edition.
January 9, 2006... Nero 7 Ultra allows users to capture, create, edit, author, burn, backup and share. It is possible to create slideshows of photos and videos, edit videos with animated 3D menu templates, and convert audio & video files into MPEG-4. -...

Integrator trade only - Software - Trends - Synet PC Sharing Kit.
January 9, 2006... Synet PC Sharing Kit The PC Sharing kit connects two computers via a USB cable and allows sharing of a single internet connection. It allows users to establish network connections between computers for data transfer and share connected...

Integrator trade only - Software - Trends - 8 Dimensions International TVedia 4.0.
January 9, 2006... TVedia 4.0 turns PCs into a Media Center with Flash-like dynamic graphical interfaces. The product is both a UPnP Media Server and a client. It can interoperate with other UPnP based consumer electronics and PC-based systems. - Channel...

Integrator trade only - Software - Trends - Tilon TusKan Accordance Server 2006.
January 9, 2006... The TusKan Accordance Server can distribute applications and information to departments, groups and individuals from a central server. It also enables programs to be run on thin-client terminals. - Channel links 2085877.

Integrator online services - Channel eye.
January 9, 2006... NORTHFACE CONNECTIONS LTD The subject's accounting reference date has been changed from 31 March to 31 October. 02423569 L (CAMBRIDGE) LTD The London Gazette dated 19 December published the following public record information...

Integrator online services - Tenders.
January 9, 2006... Motherwell: networking. Telephony and data services. 219425 Cambridge: voice over IP. Provision of a voice over IP telephone system. 225212 Stafford: consumables. Supply of toner, ink, cartridges, disks and the like. 227118 ...

Talkback - Out of the question - More, more, Morgan. Sarah Morgan, channel sales manager for the UK and Ireland at Exabyte, talks to CRN about the integrity of Customs & Excise, the future of distribution and margaritas.(Interview)
January 9, 2006... CRN: Describe your job and say why you enjoy it. Exabyte only sells through the channel and I quite enjoy the pressure that puts me under, and my job brings me into contact with great people. What was your first job? I was a...

Talkback - Dave the Dealer. Dave Diamond-Geezer, director of Digital Online Deals and Global Integration (Dodgi) of Dagenham Ltd, is famed among other resellers for his ability to make margin on anything. Contact him at crn@vnu.co.uk if you have some pukka gossip or a load of ... er, suspiciously cheap components.
January 9, 2006... Happy New Year? I was feeling quite pleased with myself looking back on my past year at Dodgi. Profits were up, business was looking promising and I had even managed to treat the workers to a free pint and sandwich at the Dog and Duck for...

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January 9, 2006... The more you know, the more success you will have with your sales calls. Computing market intelligence directories give you more detailed market intelligence than any other source you can buy. And we have a special pre-publication offer saving...

Talkback - Calendar.
January 9, 2006... 17 - 18 January 2006 Event: Mobile Search and Discovery Venue: Cafe Royal, London www.telecoms.com/m-search 24 - 26 January 2006 Event: Mac Congress Venue: Radisson Miami Hotel, Florida www.maccongress.com ...

Distributors predict strong year for AV sector.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Distributors predict strong year for AV sector Channel figures see boom in consumer demand as precursor to a prosperous 2006 laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Audiovisual (AV) resellers have a lot to get...

Cyber-Ark and Mideye look at mobile alliance.(Cyber-Ark Software Ltd.)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Cyber-Ark and Mideye look at mobile alliance Vendor and mobile security specialist combine as to get more partners on board in 2006 sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security vendor Cyber-Ark has joined forces with...

2005 a year of record growth for external disk storage systems.(Brief article)
January 9, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood 2005 a year of record growth for external disk storage systems james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Factory revenue for the external disk storage systems market grew by 12.5 per cent to $3.9bn during the third quarter of...

Big Blue continues spree with $865m Micromuse purchase.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Big Blue continues spree with $865m Micromuse purchase sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk IBM continued its acquisition spree into the dying embers of 2005 after it entered into an agreement to acquire network...

Websense makes move to mobile.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Websense makes move to mobile sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Web filtering vendor Websense is predicting big things for the mobile security space in 2006 and is looking to expand its channel to cope withthe...

Double-digit PC growth set to continue in 2006.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch and James Sherwood Double-digit PC growth set to continue in 2006 Notebook sales boost expectations but this year predicted to be quieter than 2005 martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk Demand for low-cost and portable...

Are these changes for changes sake?(accounting regulations)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Peter Williams Are these changes for changes sake? Proposed alterations to several key accounting regulations could lead to much confusion in the industry, writes Peter Williams When the European Commission internal market...

More, more, Morgan.(Sarah Morgan)(Interview)
January 9, 2006... Byline: Sarah MOrgan More, more, Morgan Sarah Morgan, channel sales manager for the UK and Ireland at Exabyte, talks to CRN about the integrity of Customs & Excise, the future of distribution and margaritas CRN: Describe your job...

Banking on tough times for the MCP.
January 9, 2006... Byline: Dennis Turner Banking on tough times for the MCP Economic conditions have made things easy for the MCP, but things are going to get much more difficult from now on, writes Dennis Turner Since the Bank of England Monetary...