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IBM buys Toronto’s Platform Computing

October 12, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on IBM buys Toronto’s Platform Computing
Purchase will accelerate Smarter Planet strategy, Big Blue says, by addressing Big Data challenges

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Consumerization of IT reaches tipping point: IDC study

July 5, 2011 Liam Lahey 2
CA Technologies-sponsored IDC study finds opportunity and risk for consumer-driven IT but denial is no longer an option

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Dell storage channel a work in progress

June 7, 2011 Guest Poster Comments Off on Dell storage channel a work in progress
The vendors wants its “unfair share” of the storage business, but first has to deal with some unfair practices by direct sales staff

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A more profitable cloud? IDC thinks so

March 24, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on A more profitable cloud? IDC thinks so
Analyst firm predicts programs will shift to make the cloud more lucrative to partners

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Windows InTune goes live

March 23, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Windows InTune goes live
Microsoft’s cloud-based PC management software gets PSA integration for final release

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2010 IT spending outperforms in final analysis: IDC report

February 10, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 2010 IT spending outperforms in final analysis: IDC report
Research firm looks for continued growth in 2011, particularly when it comes to the cloud

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Kaspersky looks to solidify number-three spot

February 7, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky looks to solidify number-three spot
COO Buyakin sets goal of $750 million (U.S.) in bookings in 2011

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Canadian tablet market to see triple digit growth in 2011

January 25, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Canadian tablet market to see triple digit growth in 2011
New vendors and form factors seen driving prices down, IDC Canada says

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Cloud, outsourcing and open data among trends in 2011, says IDC

December 16, 2010 Chris Talbot Comments Off on Cloud, outsourcing and open data among trends in 2011, says IDC
11 top predictions for 2011 from the market analysis firm

Channel Programs

Avaya to transition partner program from volume to value

October 20, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya to transition partner program from volume to value
Customer satisfaction to take center stage in partner program starting next year, channel chief says.