Tag Archive for Mobile Devices

Can network intelligence make networks money-makers?

by Robert Dutt • April 2, 2014

network intelligence can transform retail

HP and Cisco demonstrate to partners who increased network intelligence can lead to apps that will make network upgrades interesting to the C-suite.

Tech Data launches new Global Mobility Unit

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • February 5, 2014

Rod Millar, senior vice president of Tech Data Mobile Solutions

Tech Data is taking its mobile technology practice to a new level with the creation of a new unit that will coordinate go-to-market strategies and support.

Cloud-related policies a growing channel opportunity

by Robert Dutt • January 13, 2014

Gary Bixler speaking at Red Hat Cloud Symposium

Solution providers can grow their cloud business by focusing on changes to policies and procedures brought on by the move to the cloud.

PC Monitor Market Still Bleak

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • December 27, 2013

Global shipments of PC monitors in Q3 fell 8.6 percent from a year ago, a declined blamed on the continuing softness in PC sales.

New Tools to Amp Up IT Sales

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • December 10, 2013

Partners need to attack emerging market opportunities quickly to gain competitive advantage, but their sales forces often aren’t up to the task.

Three Technology Security Concerns every Small Business Must Prepare For

by Guest Poster • December 5, 2013

Cisco Canada's Rebecca Leach on security

Cisco’s Rebecca Leach on new IT risks, defining requirements, and security in the cloud and BYOD era.

Microsoft Appears Ready to Jettison Windows RT

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • November 27, 2013

Microsoft is sending strong signals that Windows RT, the version of the operating system for ARM processors, is nearing the end of its unremarkable run.

Ponemon Study: SMBs Fail Miserably at Security

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • November 25, 2013

Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO of security vendor Sophos

According to new research from Ponemon Institute, 58 percent of small and midsize firms do not see cyber attacks as a significant risk to their business.

Synnex Canada Gears Up for Mobility Play

by Robert Dutt • November 19, 2013

Adnon Dow, vice president of global mobility solutions for Synnex.

Synnex is bringing is rapidly-developing MobilitySolv business to Canada, with full launch expected early next year.

Xerox Infuses Managed Print With Intelligence

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • November 13, 2013

Mike Feldman, president of Xerox’s Large Enterprise Operations.

Xerox is taking the wraps off a series of managed print tools and services that give enterprises more intelligence on document processes.

Quarterly Numbers Good for Lenovo, Bad for PCs in General

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • November 11, 2013

The PC market is a tough place even for the world’s largest maker of the increasingly commoditized gear.

Google Helpouts: Channel Boon or Bane?

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • November 6, 2013

Google went live this week with Helpouts, the search giant’s effort to connect folks with “experts” in various fields. Should IT partners be worried?

Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 30, 2013

Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.

Blackberry Suitors Want Security, Not Phones

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 18, 2013

The list of potential suitors for beleaguered Blackberry continues to grow, with Cisco, Amazon and Lenovo being added to the list.

Microsoft Places High Hopes on Windows 8.1

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 18, 2013

All industry eyes are on Windows 8.1 as it hits the market this week

Server Sales Save Intel From Poor Quarter

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 16, 2013

Chipmaker Intel met expectations for its third quarter, but only because of a sharp increase in server sales and an unusual uptick in U.S. PC shipments.