Hewlett-Packard

IBM-Lenovo server deal hits security snag

June 5, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

IBM and Lenovo requests extension to give U.S. national security regulators more time to review the proposed sale of the IBM server unit to Lenovo.

Server market poised for a shakeup

June 4, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

New server market share numbers show HP remains in the front position, and will likely stay there after the transition of IBM’s x86 server unit to Lenovo.

Windows 8 sales grow, but still woeful

June 3, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft struggles to get legacy Windows XP users to convert to Windows 8 mostly because there’s a better option still available: Windows 7.

After much abuse, WebOS finds a home on TV

June 3, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

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.

Lenovo North American channel chief Chris Frey

Lenovo simplifies incentives with upfront rebates

May 14, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Lenovo continues to woo the channel community by providing resellers with upfront rebates, simplified purchasing and sales reporting and expedited payments.

Microsoft big winner in cloud growth

May 13, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft is still lagging behind Amazon Web Services in the cloud wars, but it’s gaining fast as cloud sales skyrocketed in the first quarter.

PC shipments, tablet inventories climb

May 13, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Commercial sales continue to bail out the PC market, notebook sales have stabilized and tablet inventories are increasing, according to research.

Westcon is latest distributor to bulk up services

April 25, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Through the buy of Intact Integrated Services, Westcon is the latest distributor to add more professional services available to its solution providers.

Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast

April 2, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

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.