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Server Sales Slip in Q2, Follow PC Decline

August 29, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Worldwide server sales fell 6.1 percent in Q2, with IBM and HP posting the steepest declines in the second straight quarter of declining server sales

VMware Chief: Virtualization Has a Decade of Runway

August 27, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

As VMware broadens its borders beyond its sweet spot in server virtualization, does it risk coming into increased conflict with allies and channel partners?

HP vs. Lenovo: A Contrast in Highs and Lows

August 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) 1

HP reported a 10 percent decline in year-over-year revenues. Meanwhile, Lenovo is seeing sales increase as it expands into servers, storage and smartphones.

Cisco's new certifications target business outcomes

New Cisco Certifications Target Business Outcomes

August 21, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

The shift toward line-of-business technology sales is the impetus behind new series of certifications from Cisco Systems.

Cisco CCIE Celebrates 20 Years, 2 Million Certs

August 21, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

On the 20th anniversary of the Cisco CCIE certification, Cisco announces that more than 2 million networking professionals have received the credential.

John Chambers at Cisco Partner Summit 2013

Cisco Earnings Reflecting Another Tech Bubble

August 15, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Cisco beat estimates and improved profits, but is still slashing 4,000 jobs because of economic inconsistency. Could this be another tech bubble?

Bethany Mayer, SVP and GM of HP Networking

HP Networking Lifetime Warranty Extends Support

August 5, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) 1

HP Networking adds free 24/7 support for up to three years for many of its networking products, providing customers with on-demand access to phone support.