Computer Reseller News articles from July 2006

Computer Reseller News archives from July 2006

Bridging the knowledge gap.(between Value added resellers)
July 3, 2006... Byline: simon meredith Bridging the knowledge gap What most firms want out of convergence is a low-risk solution that will transform their business in the long-term. And when pitching the technology to different sectors, often the same...

Kaspersky focuses on better partner relations.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Kaspersky focuses on better partner relations Anti-virus vendor has claimed it will show partners that it considers them part of its extended salesforce sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Anti-virus vendor Kaspersky...

Vistorm goes for F5 Gold status.(F5 Networks Inc.)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: sara y Vistorm goes for F5 Gold status sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security VAR Vistorm has fulfilled the necessary requirements to become an F5 Networks Advantage Gold Partner in the UK. The firm, which last week launched...

Securing the security cameras.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Nick Booth Securing the security cameras CCTV was a big business, but it is now making way for the digital age. However, despite boasting an image quality superior to that of analogue devices, does IP surveillance still have...

BridgeHead cures backup pain.(Royal Chelsea Hospital contracts with BridgeHead Software)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood BridgeHead cures backup pain james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk The Royal Chelsea Hospital (RCH) has completed its deployment of a data archiving and backup solution, based around BridgeHead Software's data archiving...

CAE strikes Gold with Cisco partner scheme.(CAE Technology Services, Cisco Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne CAE strikes Gold with Cisco partner scheme Reseller appointed as networking giant's first UK Gold partner since last October trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk CAE Technology Services has become the first VAR to...

Adtran signs Acal distribution deal.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Adtran signs Acal distribution deal trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Networking vendor Adtran has inked its second UK distribution deal in the space of a month. The US vendor signed with security distributor...

Vendors unite to step up adoption of SMI-S.(Storage Management Initiative Specification )(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Vendors unite to step up adoption of SMI-S Channel welcomes move to create a level playing field with the SNIA's industry standard james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Hewlett-Packard (HP), Hitachi Data Systems...

VARs offered rewards.(Overland Storage Inc.)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood VARs offered rewards james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Storage vendor Overland Storage has bolted a incentive scheme onto its channel programme that allows VARs to be gain personal rewards for making Overland sales....

Vendor signings display Maverick's AV ambition.(distribution agreement with Belkin Corp.)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Vendor signings display Maverick's AV ambition Distributor partners with Belkin and ClearOne as it looks to broaden its AV product range james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Audiovisual (AV) distributor Maverick has...

AMD revs up 4x4 PC engine.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch AMD revs up 4x4 PC engine martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk The software industry has come out in force to support AMD's plans for a four-core, high-end enthusiast PC. As revealed by CRN Online, AMD recently unveiled...

Intel claims dual-core launch beats Opteron.(Intel Xeon Processor 5100)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch Intel claims dual-core launch beats Opteron Xeon Processor 5100 series marks manufacturer's first major fight-back in server war with AMD martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk After 18 months of AMD eating away at its...

Linux site gets other Ideas.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Linux site gets other Ideas james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Linux distributor Interactive Ideas has thrown its weight behind the relaunch of a web site that aims to increase the use of open source software...

Black Duck flies into UK with Atos Origin.(Black Duck Software)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Black Duck flies into UK with Atos Origin trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Vendor Black Duck Software has taken its first tentative step into the UK channel after signing services giant Atos Origin. The US...

Tier-3 on the hunt for more resellers.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: sara y Tier-3 on the hunt for more resellers Australian vendor looks to target financial and critical infrastructure vertical markets sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Australian security vendor Tier-3 is on the verge of adding...

Salesforce.com's portal to connect the channel.
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Salesforce.com's portal to connect the channel On-demand service provider claims portal will let vendors distribute sales information to partners quickly james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Salesforce.com has...

InTechnology expands LANnet in services push.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne InTechnology expands LANnet in services push Distributor's network coverage is increased by 100 per cent and covers an extra 30 cities trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Distributor InTechnology has continued...

Microsoft has WGA rethink.(Windows Genuine Advantage )(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Microsoft has WGA rethink james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Microsoft has simplified its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) anti-piracy technology following end-user criticism. As revealed by CRN Online, WGA...

ANS targets northern VAR.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne ANS targets northern VAR trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk VAR Associated Network Solutions (ANS) is close to completing its acquisition of a northern security reseller. CRN understands that ANS is only...

Channel voices doubts over government portal.
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Channel voices doubts over government portal Resellers criticise web site designed to deliver improved access to public-sector contracts james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Channel players have slammed the...

AMD eyes Europe with improved programme.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell AMD eyes Europe with improved programme 6,000 partners have already signed up for scheme that manufacturer claims will simplify business process sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Chip giant AMD has launched a...

Plasmon signs Bell for European expansion.
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Plasmon signs Bell for European expansion james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Bell Microproducts has signed a pan-European distribution deal with data storage vendor Plasmon. Under the terms of the deal, Bell will...

UK will pay for green PCs.
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood UK will pay for green PCs james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk UK end-users are willing to spend an extra [pounds sterling]64 for a more environmentally friendly PC, but many still want vendors to foot the bill for...

VCW can Spot the difference.(Voice Comms Warehouse, Spot Distribution)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne VCW can Spot the difference trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk The liabilities of Spot Distribution could be more than [pounds sterling]1m, but any connection with Voice Comms Warehouse (VCW) has been denied....

Westcoast signing shocks Apple's existing distributors to the core.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Westcoast signing shocks Apple's existing distributors to the core sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Apple has surprised its existing channel partners by appointing a third UK distributor. The vendor, which also...

Afic picks off Elonex pieces.(Applied Film Industries Co.)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Afic picks off Elonex pieces trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk A relative outsider is believed to have swooped on troubled system builder Elonex and snapped up various parts of the company. Consumables supplier...

Resellers ponder HP programme.
July 3, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Resellers ponder HP programme sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Hewlett-Packard's (HP) latest channel marketing programme has received a tentative thumbs-up from partners, although some have admitted there are still...

EMC stuns channel by acquiring RSA Security.(EMC Corp. (Hopkinton, Massachusetts))
July 3, 2006... Byline: CRN EMC stuns channel by acquiring RSA Security Second major union between storage and security vendors leaves many asking questions crn@vnu.co.uk Channel players were left reeling last week after storage giant EMC...

Make WANs perform better.(wide area networks)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Nigel Hawthorn Make WANs perform better Resellers can do IT bosses a favour by helping them solve problems on WAN links, claims Nigel Hawthorn In their day-to-day use of WANs, many large organisations are finding that even...

Is it niche and easy for the specialists?(IT convergence)
July 3, 2006... Byline: sara yirell Is it niche and easy for the specialists? The security and networking sectors have felt the impact of convergence more than most, but what does this mean for firms that specialise in one or the other? Sara Yirrell...

medusa gets set to petrify gun crime Experts from Kingston University's Digital Imaging Research Centre are near to completing a three-year Multi-Environment Deployable Universal Software Application (Medusa) project, aimed at tackling gun crime. The syst.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... medusa gets set to petrify gun crime Experts from Kingston University's Digital Imaging Research Centre are near to completing a three-year Multi-Environment Deployable Universal Software Application (Medusa) project, aimed at tackling gun...

the fourth dimension Most CCTV footage goes unwatched. Watching it in retrospect is so tedious that it is easy for operators to miss vital clues. The solution may be to get a machine to watch and automatically flag potential hazards to security officers a.(Closed circuit television)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Nick Booth the fourth dimension Most CCTV footage goes unwatched. Watching it in retrospect is so tedious that it is easy for operators to miss vital clues. The solution may be to get a machine to watch and automatically flag...

shortcuts Skills worry for IT chiefs Most UK IT managers are worried about a lack of skilled IT workers in the UK, accor-ding to a survey released last week. Six out of 10 of those questioned in Hewlett-Packard's annual Pressure Point Index survey felt.(sales managers use customer relationship management)(Storage Networking Industry Association released a newsletter)(SAP AGs awarded Ciber Novasoft)
July 3, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood and Trev shortcuts Skills worry for IT chiefs Most UK IT managers are worried about a lack of skilled IT workers in the UK, accor-ding to a survey released last week. Six out of 10 of those questioned in...

More trouble than it's worth?(government web portal)
July 3, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll More trouble than it's worth? After almost 18 months of waiting, the government's online portal for procuring public-sector contracts has finally gone live. The site boldly states: "Supply2.gov.uk is a dynamic...

Dave.(humour about iPods, computer viruses, value added resellers)
July 3, 2006... Byline: CRN staff Pimp pod Gordon came into work this morning sporting a gold monstrosity around his neck. He has subscribed to Pimpyaplayer.com, a web site that invites subscribers to 'pimp' their iPods to the max. Gordon, being the...

Offering retailers a new lease of life.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Peter Austin Offering retailers a new lease of life Leasing can offer a financial lifeline to customers in the fiercely competitive retail sector, writes Peter Austin Retailers and suppliers in the retail sector are under...

Everyone benefits from home work.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Keith Humphreys Everyone benefits from home work Despite its advantages, there remain many perceived barriers to flexible working, writes Keith Humphreys Companies, particularly large ones, often require their employees to...

Global perspective to Avocent's distribution.
July 3, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Global perspective to Avocent's distribution trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk IT infrastructure management vendor Avocent has signed a distribution agreement with Gamma Global to gain access to more telecoms and...

Scaling the white-box mountain.(Intel Integration Initiative program for pushing integrators)
July 7, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll Scaling the white-box mountain Integrators are allowing opportunities in the mobile computing space to trickle right through their fingers. This is according to Intel's UK director, Graham Palmer, who CRN...

Intel box.(Intel has launched its Intel Integrator Initiative program)(Brief article)
July 7, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll intel urges integrators to Take the initiative Intel has launched its Intel Integrator Initiative, which aims to help integrators take advantage of the lucrative whitebook market. The vendor, which has launched a...

Estimating the value of legacy.(cost control strategy for IT chiefs)
July 10, 2006... Estimating the value of legacy Ripping and replacing old systems can now be avoided by re-using existing processes, writes Julian Dobbins "Chief executives will have to spend the next 12 months holding down costs while innovating for...

LG 'first' to be RoHS accredited.(LG Philips won accreditation of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood LG 'first' to be RoHS accredited james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk LG Philips has claimed to be the first vendor to receive accreditation under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which came...

BlackSpider wants to catch more VARs.(Value added resellers)(BlackSpider Technologies signed contract with Data Connect)
July 10, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell BlackSpider wants to catch more VARs Data Connect signing will be the first of many, claims services vendor, as it continues recruitment drive sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security managed services vendor...

Last chance to put pen to paper.(Computer Reseller News giving awards to Value added resellers)(Channel Awards 2006)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Simon Meredith Last chance to put pen to paper With deadline day just a week away, time is running out for channel players to enter the Channel Awards 2006. Simon Meredith finds out from some of last year's reseller winners why...

Affiniti signs Griffin to aid VoIP offering.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Affiniti signs Griffin to aid VoIP offering Reseller claims partnership will broaden its market and help further VAR recruitment trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Affiniti has partnered with ISP Griffin...

Avnet sends out partner-friendly message.(Colin Robertson of Avnet Technology Solutions)(Interview)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll Avnet sends out partner-friendly message In his first interview since becoming the new head of Avnet Partner Solutions UK, Colin Robertson speaks exclusively to CRN editor Sara Driscoll about the company's...

Meet the stars of CCTV.(Closed Circuit Television)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Simon Meredith CRN brought together a group of experts in the surveillance and security market to discuss the key issues surrounding IP surveillance and chart the directions this fast-growing market could take. Simon Meredith...

Entuity Eyes resellers.(Entuity Channel Partner Network)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Entuity Eyes resellers trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Network management vendor Entuity has launched a channel partner programme to recruit VARs for its flagship Eye of the Storm (Eye) product. Eye...

Isilon Systems targets Smart EMEA partners.(Europe, the Middle East and Africa partner programme )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: james sherwood Isilon Systems targets Smart EMEA partners Vendor opens offices in London, Paris and Munich to increase its global presence james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Clustered storage vendor Isilon Systems has unveiled...

C2000 asks channel for advice in AV offensive.(Computer 2000 )(audiovisual)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone C2000 asks channel for advice in AV offensive Distributor claims customer demand for high-definition technology has made AV a retail product laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Computer 2000 (C2000) is looking to...

Chip market is cooking on back of strong sales.(Semiconductor Industry Association report)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Martin Lynch Chip market is cooking on back of strong sales Semiconductor market predictions upgraded in face of changing economic situation martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk The chip market is healthy, according to the latest...

NVidia unveils Quadro cards.(Quadro FX 4500, 3500, 1500 and 560 graphics cards)
July 10, 2006... Byline: martin lynch NVidia unveils Quadro cards martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk NVidia has teamed up with partners Hewlett-Packard (HP) and SoftImage to push its latest generation of high-performance graphics cards for mobiles and desktop...

Brocade adds to StorageWorks.(Brocade Communication Systems Inc. signed contract with Hewlett-Packard Co.)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: james sherwood Brocade adds to StorageWorks james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Network storage vendor Brocade has expanded its hardware relationship with Hewlett-Packard (HP) by adding three storage networking products to HP's...

Neverfail in training.(Fast Start training programme)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Neverfail in training sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Disaster recovery vendor Neverfail is tightening up its channel by insisting resellers complete its Fast Start training programme. The vendor, which first...

Network General sniffs out new VAR partners.(Value added resellers)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Network General sniffs out new VAR partners Network monitoring vendor rejects two-tier model in favour of adding numbers to channel ranks trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Network monitoring vendor Network...

Actinic revamps to satisfy its partners.(Actinic Software L.L.C. introduced Actinic 8.0)(marketing strategy)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Actinic revamps to satisfy its partners Revised channel strategy by e-commerce software vendor targets specific types of vendors laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk E-commerce software vendor Actinic has...

ActivIdentity look for Platinum and Gold.(its partner program)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell ActivIdentity look for Platinum and Gold sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Authentication technology vendor ActivIdentity has unveiled a reseller programme to help organise its channel. The vendor, which changed its...

LuxTech targets new markets with offering.(Integrated Office)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne LuxTech targets new markets with offering trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk VAR LuxTech is hoping to build a reputation as a focused provider for certain vertical markets, following the release of its latest IP...

Legal boost at InTechnology.(signed contract with Denton Wilde Sapte)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Legal boost at InTechnology trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Distributor InTechnology has bolstered its managed service push by securing a five-year contact with law firm Denton Wilde Sapte. The distributor...

RSA reassures channel following EMC takeover.(RSA Security Inc. )
July 10, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell RSA reassures channel following EMC takeover Security giant claims acquisition will mean business as usual for its partners sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk RSA Security has been swift to calm channel...

Cisco denies that value of Gold has diminished.(Cisco Systems Inc.)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Cisco denies that value of Gold has diminished Networking giant claims partners should still be encouraged to aim for its top-level accreditation trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Cisco has countered claims...

Tech sector shows growth laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk The fastest growing areas of tech nology during the first half of 2006 were storage products, webcams, communication devices and smartphones, according to market research firm GfK's biannual UK Techno.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Tech sector shows growth laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk The fastest growing areas of technology during the first half of 2006 were storage products, webcams, communication devices and smartphones, according...

Packard Bell sale ongoing.(NEC Corp.'s European Packard Bell )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Packard Bell sale ongoing sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk NEC Corporation is still no further forward in selling its European Packard Bell consumer PC division. The vendor confirmed last month that it was in...

Hugh Symons in VoIP launch.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Hugh Symons in VoIP launch trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Distributor Hugh Symons has claimed its relationship with voice over IP (VoIP) vendor AYC Telecom will continue, despite having launched its own...

Comstor pleased with jail sentence for gang.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Sara Yirrell Comstor pleased with jail sentence for gang sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Distributor Comstor has welcomed the jailing of a gang of seven men who had planned a multi-million-pound robbery at its Cirencester premises...

Northgate nets Bristol money.(Northgate Information Solutions PLC signed contract with Bristol City Council)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll Northgate nets Bristol money sara_driscoll@vnu.co.uk VAR Northgate Information Systems has won an [pounds sterling]8.9m contract to supply IT and managed services to Bristol City Council. The...

Reborn Relisys brand moves into AV market.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Laura Hailstone Reborn Relisys brand moves into AV market laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Following the demise of monitor manufacturer Relisys (CRN, 23 January), the brand has been given a new lease of life by audiovisual vendor...

Acs snaps up rival VAR.
July 10, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Acs snaps up rival VAR sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Bullish VAR acs office solutions has joined the acquisition trail with the purchase of rival VAR Dalmon Witts Computer Systems for an undisclosed amount. ...

Mixed reaction to Intel's partner scheme revamp.(The Intel Channel Partner Programme)(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Mixed reaction to Intel's partner scheme revamp Vendor claims rebranding of programme underlines continued commitment to partners james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Intel's channel partners are divided over...

Spot creditors will lose out.(Spot Distribution )(Brief article)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Spot creditors will lose out trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk Creditors of Spot Distribution have little hope of getting their money back from the defunct distributor following last week's creditors meeting....

Afic to maintain the Elonex brand.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor Treharne Afic to maintain the Elonex brand trevor_treharne@vnu.co.uk The Elonex brand will live on after consumables supplier Applied Film Industries Company (Afic) unveiled plans for the troubled system builder....

Arrival of VADition stirs up the distribution mix.(Ian Morris and Neil Ledger's joint venture)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll Arrival of VADition stirs up the distribution mix "Virtual vendor" has already signed its first partner and claims to have others in the pipeline sara_driscoll@vnu.co.uk Industry veterans Ian Morris and...

Mum's the word.(Keith Tilley of SunGard Availability Services)(Interview)
July 10, 2006... Byline: Keith Tilley- Mum's the word Keith Tilley, UK managing director of SunGard Availability Services, tells CRN how his girlfriend's mum provided him with his big break into the world of computers CRN: Describe your job. ...

shortcuts Apex launches retail web site VAR Apex Computers has strengthened its retail service proposition with the launch of www.apexretail.co.uk. Although Apex's core business is in the SME space, the VAR has focused on the retail sector through its A.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Trevor and laura shortcuts Apex launches retail web site VAR Apex Computers has strengthened its retail service proposition with the launch of www.apexretail.co.uk. Although Apex's core business is in the SME space, the...

shortcuts Tiger faces extinction Warrington-based reseller Tiger AV has been placed into receivership. Chartered accountancy firm Leonard Curtis was appointed as receiver on 29 June. Tiger was founded in 1997 and its business centred around the design,.
July 10, 2006... Byline: LH and SY shortcuts Tiger faces extinction Warrington-based reseller Tiger AV has been placed into receivership. Chartered accountancy firm Leonard Curtis was appointed as receiver on 29 June. Tiger was founded in 1997 and...

New technology is old news.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Sara Driscoll New technology is old news The theory surrounding the next 'killer app' is dead. It has been laid to rest alongside other outdated and flimsy beliefs such as the Year 2000, 3G and WAP technology. In fact, the...

Breaking news Computer 2000 has suffered a blow following the sudden departure of Simon Aldous, director of volume marketing at the broadliner. A statement from managing director Steve Lockie said Aldous was leaving for "personal reasons".
July 10, 2006... Byline: sara yirrell Breaking news Computer 2000 has suffered a blow following the sudden departure of Simon Aldous, director of volume marketing at the broadliner. A statement from managing director Steve Lockie said Aldous was...

AV nibs.(Acer PD527D, PD525PW and PH730 digital light processing video projectors)(Fujitsu Europe Ltd.'s ScanSnap S500 scanner)(LG Electronics L1770H and L1970H monitors)
July 10, 2006... Byline: laura hailstone shortcuts LG revs its f-Engine LG Electronics has unveiled its 70-series monitors. The vendor has claimed they are ideal for business users, graphic designers and home-users. The L1770H and L1970H contain...

Rising oil prices will not crush UK firms.
July 10, 2006... Byline: Will Clark Rising oil prices will not crush UK firms Business is still available, but firms should keep a close eye on cashflow as instability in the Middle East intensifies, claims Will Clark UK businesses must remain...

Dave the dealer.(Security vendor who has allegedly been banned for life from a top cricket venue)(Nokia models accounted most frequently stolen brand)(Drivers in Belgium used online parking tickets services from Continental Computer Company )
July 14, 2006... Byline: CRN staff Sticky wicket Nobody can say that the channel is a dull place to do business. In fact, there is always some scandal or other doing the rounds. Just last week I heard about a high-ranking bod at a well-known security...

Making the right partnerships.
July 17, 2006... Byline: Simon Meredith Making the right partnerships VARs that want to take advantage of the increasing opportunities in IP surveillance need to make sure they work partners that can provide the knowledge and experience to give them...

Zycko unveils plans for major EMEA expansion.(Brief article)
July 17, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood Zycko unveils plans for major EMEA expansion Storage distributor to open French office, with future branches in Spain and Italy also on the cards james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Storage distributor Zycko has...

Channel Awards deadline extension.
July 17, 2006... Byline: Simon Meredith Channel Awards deadline extension Due to popular demand, CRN has extended the deadline for Channel Awards entries. Simon Meredith explains Today did mark the last day for entries to this year's Channel...

McData opens up a Munich EBC.(Brief article)
July 17, 2006... Byline: James Sherwood McData opens up a Munich EBC james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Storage vendor McData has opened its second EMEA European Briefing Centre (EBC) to help channel partners showcase its products. The Munich-based EBC,...