Janam’s second Android entry has a smaller form factor than the first. This is also the first machine in its class to have the new Android 5 Lollipop OS.
Mobility
Janam launches ultra-rugged, ultra-compact XT2 Android touch computer
by Mark Cox •
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Security
New Dell SonicWALL Threat Protection Service to be major channel play
by Mark Cox •
The new service combines one sandbox Dell has used internally, and being productized for the first time, with two licensed third party sandboxes, on the principle that modern threats that try and evade sandboxes won’t be able to evade three different ones at the same time.
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Distribution, Mobility
D&H extends mobile website access beyond iOS with new mobile site
by Mark Cox •
D&H’s mobile capacity previously was an app designed for iOS specifically. Now non-Apple phone users can also get D&H site access while on the move with a new website that launched Monday in both Canada and the U.S.
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Hardware, Small Business
Heckler Design releases dual-screen iPad stand for interactive PoS
by Mark Cox •
Available to the Canadian channel through BlueStar, the new WindFall Duo provides hardware support for the new dual display checkouts which have begun to hit the market.
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Mobility, Security
Lookout brings its enterprise mobile security to market
by Mark Cox •
Lookout’s enterprise offering, which leverages the data set from its 70 million consumer customers, will be sold entirely through channel partners, and entirely through distribution, which in North America will be Ingram Micro.
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Mobility, Operating Systems
SOTI sees huge opportunity in Android for Work integration
by Mark Cox •
The Mississauga ON-based MDM vendor is already the leader in the commercial Android space, and expects that Android for Work will make Android mainstream in the enterprise, which is excellent news for them and their channel partners.
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Mobility
HP debuts made-for-business mobile lineup
by Robert Dutt •
HP debuts a series of tablets designed for the commercial segment, part of a push to make mobility a first-class citizen on businesses networks.
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Security
ESET redesigns business solutions in revamp of business security suite
by Mark Cox •
In addition to enhancements to the endpoint solutions. the Remote Administrator has been completely revamped and the licensing overhauled.
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Cloud, Networking
Cisco announces Project Squared free SaaS collaboration app
by Mark Cox •
Project Squared, a SaaS business collaboration app for chat, audio, video, multi-party meetings and content sharing, will initially be a free download, but Cisco expects to monetize it as they add more features, and they see it as a strong channel opportunity.
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Mobility
Janam unveils their first Android rugged mobile PC with XT1 mini-tablet
by Mark Cox •
While Janam sells mainly MIcrosoft OS, and still sells some Palm systems, the XT1 with Android 4.2 OS represents their first effort in what they are calling a ‘device coexistence’ phase in the commercial market.
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Virtualization
NComputing enters desktop-as-a-service market
by Mark Cox •
Thin-client vendor NComputing sees opportunity for service providers to add desktop-as-a-service capabilities
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Mobility
After much abuse, WebOS finds a home on TV
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
If you’ve been wondering what happened to webOS, the operating system that became a symbol of HP’s flailing mobile strategy, take a look around your living room.
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Channel Programs
Lenovo announces new Combat kits and partner-friendly administrative procedures
by Mark Cox •
Lenovo moves rebates to the front end, adds a new server edition of its combat kits.
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Computers
PC shipments, tablet inventories climb
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Commercial sales continue to bail out the PC market, notebook sales have stabilized and tablet inventories are increasing, according to research.
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5 reasons the tablet era is ending already
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Five years on, evidence is growing that the tablet’s days may be numbered as the handhelds get squeezed between PCs and smartphones.
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Windows 8.1 market share barely inches up
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft is taking notice and reportedly ready for drastic measures to move the needle, including a free versions of Windows 8.1.
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Featured Post, Software
With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Is Microsoft’s CEO hunt being slowed by fear amongst candidates that the old guard is going to stick around?
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Featured Post, Software
Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft reportedly narrowed the list of possible replacements for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.
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Computers, Featured Post
Lenovo Going After SMB With “Renewed Optimism”
by Robert Dutt •
Lenovo Canada’s chief says the PC vendor is gaining ground in areas outside of its traditional enterprise and public sector strongholds.
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Computers, Featured Post
HP Chromebooks Reflect Erosion in Windows Dominance
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
At a time when HP CEO Meg Whitman says former allies Microsoft and Intel are now rivals, HP’s move towards Chromebook show the challenges Windows faces.
