Computers
Acer rolls out new durable commercial Chromebook
In addition to the Chromebook 11 C732, Acer also announced a new ChromeBox offering, as well as a retail-focused convertible Chromebook.
chromebook
Distribution
Synnex eyes full Canadian GovSolv rollout
Synnex public sector leader Eddie Franklin shares the distributor’s plans and goals for bringing its public sector practice to Canada.
Notebooks
Lenovo launches new Chrome, Windows N-series laptops for K-12
The new models include Lenovo’s first Yoga form factor for the K-12 market. Combat kits for the new offerings are also coming to channel partners.
Computers
Lenovo sets sights on 30 per cent PC share, enhanced server growth
Lenovo channel chief Sammy Kinlaw said raising System x server sales is his top priority for the year, as some partners still don’t sell these at all.
Cloud
Citrix pledges continued refocus on core product to partners
Citrix said at its partner event that its new focus on its core business – the secure delivery of apps and data – turned around 2015, and led to a very strong close to the year. They then laid out how they intend to continue that in 2016.
Digital Signage
Lenovo unveils Chromebox version of Tiny
Lenovo believes the Chromebook device may have several advantage over Windows-based Tiny devices, particularly in the digital signage and kiosk market.
Virtualization
3D apps, desktop Linux support among VMware Horizon 6 innovations
VMware still trails Citrix in the virtual desktop space, and is trying to make up ground by emphasizing some of the new and enhanced features that are unique to Horizon 6.
Software
Dell KACE K1000 targets K-12 with new Chromebook support
In addition to Chromebook support, server monitoring has been introduced, and the K1000’s agentless capacity enhanced.
Computers
Surface 3 makes Microsoft a channel competitor
The Surface 3 tablet-laptop hybrid went on sale over the weekend, marking Microsoft’s entry into competitor status with its OEM and reseller partners.
Mobility
Citrix unveils new mobile workspace solutions
Citrix debuts Citrix Workspace Suite, bringing together some of its key mobile workspace products.
Computers
Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast
A new report confirms growing demand for Google Chromebooks, and says the Web-based devices on track to take a significant share from Microsoft and Apple.
Cloud
VMware CEO: Time to build “our second DNA”
VMware needs to build a second identity, CEO Pat Gelsinger tells the company’s partners. And that identity needs to be services-centric.
Featured Post
With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?
Is Microsoft’s CEO hunt being slowed by fear amongst candidates that the old guard is going to stick around?
Computers
HP Chromebooks Reflect Erosion in Windows Dominance
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.