Computer Reseller News articles from June 2005

Computer Reseller News archives from June 2005

WEEE Directive, big problem.(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Keith Warburton WEEE Directive, big problem The legislation in its current format leaves much to be desired when applied to the PC industry, there needs to be variation, writes Keith Warburton The Waste Electrical and...

Quantum's PX appeal.(Quantum PX510)(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Quantum's PX appeal james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Storage vendor Quantum has claimed that its new mid-range tape library storage offering will plug a gap in resellers' portfolios. Quantum described the PX510...

Dave the Dealer.(International Business Machines Corp.)(Column)
June 6, 2005... Byline: James and laura Bluespace blues This is the last time I let Trev and Shirl go anywhere near the IBM's Bluespace exhibition in New York. They came back recently lugging a desk that projects calming images onto a wall, an Instant...

shortcuts.(NEC Display Solutions's MultiSync LCD4610 and MultiSync LCD4010)(Cannon Corp. partnering with British Red Cross)(Fujifilm's new media card)(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone shortcuts Big screen production NEC Display Solutions has extended its public display range with two new products, the 46in MultiSync LCD4610, the largest LCD on the market according to the firm, and...

How can you put a real value on IT?
June 6, 2005... Byline: Tom Berry How can you put a real value on IT? As businesses are now dependent on IT, Tom Berry believes they should now accept its importance When businesses spend millions of pounds hiring skilled staff, investing in R&D...

Protect and survive.
June 6, 2005... Byline: Ken Young Protect and survive Security vendors are upbeat about getting resellers more involved in policy management. Ken Young reports in the final part of our security series Most firms know they need to have clear...

WatchGuard tightens up its partner process.(WatchGuard Technologies Inc.)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell WatchGuard tightens up its partner process Partners will face tougher requirements if they want to remain part of vendor's WSP scheme sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security appliance vendor WatchGuard is driving...

AEP acquires the V-One it wants.(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell AEP acquires the V-One it wants sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Network and application access security vendor AEP is looking to expand its channel and gain more traction in the public sector VPN market with its...

Notebook sales should boost the PC market.
June 6, 2005... Byline: Martin Lynch Notebook sales should boost the PC market martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk Notebook sales are making analysts more optimistic about the overall PC market in 2005, but the business PC replacement cycle is slowing down....

New Intel processors could force AMD to slash its prices.(Advanced Micro Devices Inc.)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Martin Lynch New Intel processors could force AMD to slash its prices martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk Intel is hoping to quash any AMD resistance in the dual-core processor wars by launching a low-end processor that is less than...

Ingram promises honeymoon in June for its European resellers.(Ingram Micro Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Ingram promises honeymoon in June for its European resellers james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Distribution behemoth Ingram Micro has kicked off June with a pan-European software initiative to help drive sales of...

Built-in GPS transforms marketplace for PDAs.(global positioning systems, personal digital assistants)(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Built-in GPS transforms marketplace for PDAs laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk PDAs with built-in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) reached their highest sales ever in April, accounting for 18 per cent of unit...

Product of the week Sparkle Geforce 6200 TC While today's high-end graphics cards can set users back a small fortune, the benefits of their development are beginning to filter down to a more affordable level. The latest offering from Sparkle combines the.(Product/service evaluation)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Simon Crisp Product of the week Sparkle Geforce 6200 TC While today's high-end graphics cards can set users back a small fortune, the benefits of their development are beginning to filter down to a more affordable level....

Reviews.(Product/service evaluation)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Various UPS: Riello Dialog Plug 600 A small, compact uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the Dialog Plug from Riello uses line-interactive technology to prevent damage caused by spikes and sags. A total of four sockets sit on...

Bottom-line solutions can invigorate IT spend.(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Bottom-line solutions can invigorate IT spend laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk The channel must keep focusing on the business outcome of IT to rebuild customers' confidence in IT investment, Gartner has told CRN....

Abtech staff buy out firm.
June 6, 2005... Byline: Ben Tudor Abtech staff buy out firm ben_tudor@vnu.co.uk The management of Wimbourne-based reseller Abtech Computer Services UK have staged a management buyout (MBO). The VAR's management bought the shareholding from US...

Channel in line for OGC contracts.
June 6, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Channel in line for OGC contracts james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Resellers are to be awarded slices of a lucrative [pounds sterling]4bn contract from the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) to supply UK public...

Kingston signs up Blackcube.(Kingston Technology Company Inc.)(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Kingston signs up Blackcube sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Kingston Technology is looking to ramp up UK digital media sales and has signed specialist distributor Blackcube to increase market reach. Initially, the...

Microsoft reassuring a concerned channel.(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Microsoft reassuring a concerned channel james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Microsoft has attempted to calm channel fears by insisting that the planned expansion of its enterprise direct sales force will not harm its...

braving competition and economic softness Ingram Micro has confirmed that it expects its second-quarter profit to be in line with previous expectations, ahead of the official announcement tomorrow. The distributor hinted that for the period ending 2 July.
June 6, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood braving competition and economic softness Ingram Micro has confirmed that it expects its second-quarter profit to be in line with previous expectations, ahead of the official announcement tomorrow. The...

SCC move on French front.(TBI-Proxis Services, acquisition deal)(Brief article)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone SCC move on French front laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Pan-European integrator SCC has wasted no time pursuing its services goal (CRN, 23 May), with the acquisition last week of French-managed services...

VAR collapse triggers creditor waiting game.(value added resellers, Garingdell Systems Ltd.)
June 6, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell VAR collapse triggers creditor waiting game sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Struggling VAR Garingdell Systems Ltd has gone into administration after more than 20 years in business, leaving debts believed to be running...

Technology explained Radio frequency identification (RFID) A way of wirelessly collecting and storing data using a small object, usually a tag or sticker. The object or tag carries an antenna to enable it to receive and respond to radio frequency queries.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Technology explained Radio frequency identification (RFID) A way of wirelessly collecting and storing data using a small object, usually a tag or sticker. The object or tag carries an antenna to enable it to receive and respond to radio...

Suse Professional 9.2 Despite being recently acquired by Novell, the SuSE Linux brand remains the primary platform for Linux products from the new owner. Little has changed from previous releases, apart from a discreet Novell logo on the corner of the box.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Barry Shilliday Suse Professional 9.2 Despite being recently acquired by Novell, the SuSE Linux brand remains the primary platform for Linux products from the new owner. Little has changed from previous releases, apart from a...

Product of the week Motherboards: ECS 915-A Following the success of nVidia's Scalable Link Interface technology, most motherboard manufacturers are starting to include some degree of dual-graphics capability in their new products. The Intel-based 915-A i.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Simon Crisp Product of the week Motherboards: ECS 915-A Following the success of nVidia's Scalable Link Interface technology, most motherboard manufacturers are starting to include some degree of dual-graphics capability...

Body reviews.(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Kelvyn Taylor, Laura ones, Nigel Whitfield Graphic design: Xara3D 6 Creating good-looking logos is one of the hardest tasks for amateur web designers. Xara3D 6 aims to make difficult effects, such as bevelled text, far simpler...

Catering for both and work and play.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Simon Meredith Catering for both and work and play Vendors are increasingly creating products that are equally suitable for both SMEs and home users, narrowing the gap between the business and consumer channels. So who stands...

Together in electric dreams.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Alan Moody Together in electric dreams The need to trade electronically with the government is an ideal opportunity, argues Alan Moody Over 800,000 businesses supply goods and services to the government, with a large...

Expect the worse and play it safe.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Chris Davies Expect the worse and play it safe In times when the economy situation is tight, it's important to keep a firm hold on the invoices, writes Chris Davies Many companies in the construction sector will have...

Time for business to keep it simple.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Tom Berry Time for business to keep it simple Complicated IT systems can often make matters worse and cost lots of money, argues Tom Berry Einstein once said: "It is appallingly obvious that our technology exceeds our...

developers Track apple's tiger As well as a keynote speech by chief executive Steve Jobs, Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2005 last week included a week of in-depth technical sessions, hands-on labs, and special events. Developers from around the w.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... developers Track apple's tiger As well as a keynote speech by chief executive Steve Jobs, Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2005 last week included a week of in-depth technical sessions, hands-on labs, and special events. Developers...

Laying out your store for the retailers.
June 13, 2005... Laying out your store for the retailers With the high street in the doldrums, IT budgets are feeling the strain. Smart suppliers should focus more on helping retailers to cut costs and squeeze more out of their customers than on selling...

Frankly my dear, I don't give a spam.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Bob Tarzey Frankly my dear, I don't give a spam As email filtering offers a new source of revenue, expect the market to hot up, writes Bob Tarzey Keeping unwanted spam away from businesses is a problem that is growing...

CRN worldwide CRN in France last week reported on Belgian network provider Telindus, which announced its acquisition of Arche Communications in France for 47m euros on a debt free - cash free basis. The transaction is conditional to the approval of the Fr.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... CRN worldwide CRN in France last week reported on Belgian network provider Telindus, which announced its acquisition of Arche Communications in France for 47m euros on a debt free - cash free basis. The transaction is conditional to the...

Dave the Dealer.(Singapore university)
June 13, 2005... Byline: CRN staff Pac it in When Dodgi started up, reselling Pacman was one of our biggest revenue generators. However, until now, the line had died-out. But a load of boffins at a Singapore university have developed a human version,...

Time to give retail a helping hand.(British Retail Consortium says)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Sara Driscoll Time to give retail a helping hand In the course of my weekly perusal of the shops on London's Oxford Street recently, it suddenly struck me how much technology now plays a part of my regular retail-therapy...

HP ProCurve boosts security.
June 13, 2005... HP ProCurve boosts security Vendor adds four new higher-end products and upgrades to its high-end networking series sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Hewlett-Packard (HP) ProCurve bolstered its growing networking range by launching four new...

Kyocera issues Visas for reseller rewards.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Laura hailstone Kyocera issues Visas for reseller rewards laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Printing and imaging vendor Kyocera Mita has launched a reward scheme under which its channel partners can earn money on a Visa debit card...

shortcuts.(Boxing Orange)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone shortcuts Safari safety Security vendor SonicWall is installing a threat management system for the IT network at the Longleat Estate and Safari Park in Wiltshire over the summer. It will improve protection...

Siemens signs off mobile unit.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Iain Thomson Siemens signs off mobile unit iain_thomson@vnu.co.uk Siemens will pay audiovisual vendor BenQ [pounds sterling]250m to take its loss-making mobile division off its hands. A Siemens representative said the...

JBoss launches tailored partnership programme.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone JBoss launches tailored partnership programme Vendor looks to split programme to better suit partners laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Java specialist JBoss has divided its channel programme into four...

Keep them Cunning.(Interview)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Paul Cunnington Keep them Cunning Paul Cunnington, director of channels EMEA at Applix, talks to us about his family, business dress codes and pork scratchings CRN: Describe your job? When my surgeon asked me what I...

Silicon Graphics aims to draw in resellers.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Silicon Graphics aims to draw in resellers sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Silicon Graphics (SGI) has launched an aggressive global channel recruitment drive with the aim of switching to a 70 per cent indirect sales...

shortcuts.
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood shortcuts IntelliStore does more StorageTek has unveiled a disk and tape archive and compliance offering for the medium to enterprise market. The vendor said IntelliStore is an intelligent archiving product...

Avanquest for software sales.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Avanquest for software sales james_sherwood@.vnu.co.uk Hybrid reseller and distributor Avanquest has launched a sales web site designed for VARs and end-users to help ramp up sales. Avanquest already...

VARs left uncertain as Apple switches to Intel.(value added reseller)(Steve Jobs says at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference )
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood VARs left uncertain as Apple switches to Intel Resellers have mixed views on the vendor's decision to switch to Intel processors james_sherwood@.vnu.co.uk The UK channel has reacted with uncertainty to...

Bluesocket has 20:20 vision of partnerships.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Bluesocket has 20:20 vision of partnerships laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Wireless security and management vendor Bluesocket has launched its first partner programme and is looking to take on 20 new resellers by...

SHORTCUTS.(Totem Communications)
June 13, 2005... Byline: CRN SHORTCUTS Baggio in the bag Broadline distributor Ingram Micro has appointed Vincenzo Baggio as senior vice president, pan-European business operations, effective from 12 September. The firm has also signed a...

Njini uncorks first software.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Njini uncorks first software james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Start-up vendor Njini has unveiled its first data management tool, and claims the EMEA channel is "well poised" to take advantage of it. Njini...

IBM boosts Express programme.
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood IBM boosts Express programme james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk IBM's channel partners could get a cash injection if they design products and services specifically for the mid-market, as part of Big Blue's plans to...

K3 continues on its ascent.(Information Engineering Group)(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood K3 continues on its ascent james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Reseller K3 has turned the channel on its head with its [pounds sterling]6.6m acquisition of ERP distributor Information Engineering Group (IEG). ...

McAfee distributors to undergo reaccreditation.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell McAfee distributors to undergo reaccreditation Security giant sets its partners a 90-day target as it focuses on more value-add for resellers sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Security giant McAfee is shaking up...

Downturn spares channel players.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Downturn spares channel players laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Business confidence has fallen to its lowest level since October 2003 and UK economic growth is set to slow down, according to accountancy firm BDO...

Vendors fight card cheats.(Brief Article)
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Vendors fight card cheats james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk A new credit card payment system has been developed to tackle the spiralling problem of card-not-present (CNP) fraud. Fuel card operator Retail...

Smartalk's directors are silenced by jail sentence.(Serious Fraud Office)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Smartalk's directors are silenced by jail sentence sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk The channel's reputation took a hammering last week when a Lancashire-based reseller admitted to cheating more than 17,000 customers...

Make the most of trendy Media PCs.(Personal Computers)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Martin Lynch Make the most of trendy Media PCs Demand for desktop PCs is falling. It's a fact, and for those integrators that have found it hard to switch to notebook production, trying to make a living out of desktops is fast...

Disk storage demand rises.
June 13, 2005... Byline: Sara Driscoll Disk storage demand rises The disk storage systems market continues to thrive, as organisations try to stay ahead of their data storage demands, according to IDC The demand for disk storage systems is still...

Citrix Online seals BT Openworld agreement.(British Telecommunications)
June 13, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Citrix Online seals BT Openworld agreement Vendor forms partnership with BT to provide remote internet access and create channel opportunities laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Citrix Online, a division of...

Breaking News.
June 13, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Breaking news 3Com suffered more management losses last week after the vendor's director of international sales, Pax Andersson resigned. The news comes just six months after the firm lost Rob Coyne, former...

Selling Opportunities.(Anti-spyware software products for control the Spyware)(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Simon Meredith selling opportunities Spyware is a growing problem on business and home computers. More often than not it is just a nuisance, but dangerous forms of spyware are certainly on the increase. The biggest threat comes...

Laptop: Asus V6V Anyone who has ever used Asus's original Centrino offerings will feel at home using the company's first Sonoma notebook. Like its predecessors, the V6V is housed in an understated chassis which, despite having a brushed-metal finish, is n.(Laptop computers)(Product/service evaluation)
June 20, 2005... Byline: PCW Laptop: Asus V6V Anyone who has ever used Asus's original Centrino offerings will feel at home using the company's first Sonoma notebook. Like its predecessors, the V6V is housed in an understated chassis which, despite...

Laptop: Intellect Pronote 5760.(Laptop computer, HP Compaq NC6120 )(Mandrakelinux Powerpack 10.1, Linux operating system )(Product/service evaluation)
June 20, 2005... Byline: PCW Continued from page 43 Laptop: Intellect Pronote 5760 It is difficult to get excited about the rather drab-looking Pronote 5760. It follows the increasingly popular trend of using a silver chassis and has a...

Beware of the evil that lurks within.(computer security software)
June 20, 2005... Beware of the evil that lurks within The biggest security threat to a company's data is not nefarious hackers but staff, writes Tom Berry Mrs Berry started getting worried when pictures of ladies in various states of undress appeared...

Don't get stung by the fraudster sting.
June 20, 2005... Don't get stung by the fraudster sting The advent of mobile computing has provided fertile ground for identity theft, but companies can take precautions to help limit the damage. Eddie Pacey offers some tips Identity theft has been...

PCWB claims PrintPay will bring costs down.(PC World Business)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone PCWB claims PrintPay will bring costs down Programme from reseller arm of Dixons Group puts fixed monthly fee on document printing laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk PC World Business (PCWB) has launched what it...

Storage unit emerges out of Sun's shadow.(Storage Technology Corp.)(Sun Microsystems Inc.)(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Storage unit emerges out of Sun's shadow james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk StorageTek has unveiled its first combined tape and disk storage unit, following its recent $4.1bn acquisition by Sun. StorageTek's...

Draycir predict huge upsurge in partners.(marketing agreement with Sage)(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Draycir predict huge upsurge in partners laura_hailstone.co.uk Financial software vendor Draycir claims it is on target to more than double its channel partner network within a year, after signing a joint...

Global storage software market on the increase.(Industry overview)
June 20, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Global storage software market on the increase EMC and Veritas lead the way in terms of revenue and market share but NetApps is gaining ground james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk The global storage software market...

Tales from the encrypt.(Decru partnering with Network Appliance Inc.)(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Tales from the encrypt james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Storage vendors Decru and Network Appliance (NetApps) have joined forces to develop a credit-card encryption device for tape archiving, in response to an...

Deny All makes play for the UK.
June 20, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Deny All makes play for the UK sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk French web application security vendor Deny All is looking to boost its presence in the UK market by broadening its channel reach. The firm, which...

Hope to follow hype.(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Robert Jaques Hope to follow hype robert_jaques@vnu.co.uk Companies have been losing out by failing to implement key emerging technologies because IT security risks associated with the technologies have been exaggerated,...

Dave the Dealer.
June 20, 2005... Byline: CRN If anyone can, the Vatican I've always thought the Vatican was a city steeped in history and religious tradition. Little did I know how 'in with the kids' it really is. Apparently, the Vatican has chosen Sun's Java...

AltoHiway gives VARs broadband opportunity.
June 20, 2005... Byline: Ben Tudor AltoHiway gives VARs broadband opportunity Business ISP offers resellers the chance to sell its SDSL lines ben_tudor@vnu.co.uk Business ISP AltoHiway is offering exclusive rights to sell its uncontended...

Europe's PC sales out of doldrums.(personal computers)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone Europe's PC sales out of doldrums PC sales in Europe's top eight economies have seen a hint of recovery, after a five-month slump laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Sales of desktop PCs in Europe's top eight...

Unveiling the Catalyst to ATI advanced mobility features.(ATI Technologies Catalyst Mobility 5.6)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Martin Lynch Unveiling the Catalyst to ATI advanced mobility features martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk Leading specialist PC builders Alienware, Eurocom, Mitac, Rock Direct and Voodoo PC are among the first to announce that their new...

Catalyst Mobility Facts l For the first time in the graphics industry ATI claims that notebook users are able to download the latest monthly Catalyst release to enhance their notebook PC. l Catalyst Mobility includes all of the features found in Cataly.(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Martin Lynch Catalyst Mobility Facts l For the first time in the graphics industry ATI claims that notebook users are able to download the latest monthly Catalyst release to enhance their notebook PC. l Catalyst Mobility...

Chip market set for steady future.(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Martin Lynch Chip market set for steady future martin_lynch@vnu.co.uk The global chip market is less likely to suffer major shortages or declines in the future, according to analyst iSuppli. The analyst claimed that...

Praising distribution's unsung heroes.(Channel Awards )
June 20, 2005... Byline: Simon Meredith Praising distribution's unsung heroes Changes to the distributor categories last year saw a more even playing field as awards were shared by more companies than ever. This year there promises to be even more...

ZyXEL seeks UK partners.(ZyXEL Communications Inc.)(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Laura Hailstone ZyXEL seeks UK partners laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Security and networking vendor ZyXEL Communications is hoping to recruit 400 resellers within a year with the launch of its first partner programme,...

Intsys reaches the Gold level.(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Intsys reaches the Gold level sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Financial VAR Intsys has become a member of an exclusive club after achieving Pegasus Gold Partner status. The firm, which covers London and the south...

Novell rumoured to be offloading staff.(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: James Sherwood Novell rumoured to be offloading staff james_sherwood@vnu.co.uk Rumours that Novell is believed to be finalising plans for European staff cutbacks began to gain momentum in the channel last week. ...

Azlan opens MS and Cisco training centre.(Brief article)
June 20, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Azlan opens MS and Cisco training centre sara_yirrell@vnu.co.uk Distributor Azlan is broadening its UK horizons with the launch of a new training facility in Plymouth. The firm, a division of broadliner...

Azlan new vendor signings Azlan has signed four new vendors that provide add-on products for core convergence solutions. The move marks the start of a drive to bolster Azlan's enhancement technologies for its converged solutions portfolio. The new vendor.
June 20, 2005... Byline: Sara Yirrell Azlan new vendor signings Azlan has signed four new vendors that provide add-on products for core convergence solutions. The move marks the start of a drive to bolster Azlan's enhancement technologies for its...

Employers back action plan to boost IT skills.
June 20, 2005... Employers back action plan to boost IT skills Change of attitudes and increase in available further education courses are needed to fill skills gap laura_hailstone@vnu.co.uk Leading IT vendors have committed [pounds sterling]2.4bn...