Mobility
Apple, IBM partner to tackle mobile enterprise
IBM and Apple have formed a partnership to make iPhones and iPad more valuable enterprise tools, and build a new, growth-oriented act for both companies.
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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.
Cloud
Intermedia claims title ‘largest one-stop’ cloud
Intermedia continues to gain strength, as it now supports one million paid users of its cloud-based office productivity and communications services.
Distribution
Ingram Micro Canada ramps up mobility business
Steve Roberts, the new mobility chief at Ingram Micro Canada, discusses the division’s plans and upcoming solutions.
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Motion gets bigger with R12 launch
Motion Computing calls its new R12 line of tablets “rugged redefined,” aims for the intersection of “sleek and sexy” and “rugged and durable.”
Distribution
Good Technology to expand in channel with Tech Data deal
Security mobility specialist Good Technology extends its distribution deal with Tech Data to North America in a bid to bolster VAR ranks.
Channel Programs
Samsung steps up channel activity with new program
“Samsung Team of Empowered Partners” — or STEP — will consolidate channel resources and serve as a launch pad for expanding its reseller network.
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HP diversifies Windows tablets with ProPad launch
HP introduces the new ProPad 600 for low-end corporate markets, updates its flagship ElitePad tablet.
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Microsoft Appears Ready to Jettison Windows RT
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.
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Blackberry Sale Dead, CEO Out
The deadline for Blackberry to find a suitor has come and gone with no deal, and it will now soldier on by raising $1 billion in new funding on its own.
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Dude Where’s My Yoga? Lenovo Taps Ashton Kutcher for Tablet Development
Lenovo introduces actor Ashton Kutcher, fresh from portraying Steve Jobs, as its development partner for new Yoga-branded tablets
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Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change
Microsoft partners are not holding back in their endorsement of Steve Ballmer’s announced retirement, saying change is needed to revive the software giant.
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802.11n Wares From Netgear Target SMB VARs
Wireless products “unbelievably simple and flawless,” partner says
Computers
PC Malaise Punishes Intel Profits in Q1
Intel suffers a 25 percent drop in its Q1 profits as it attempts to adjust to the rapidly changing face of IT
Distribution
D&H goes mobile with new app
Mobile access a “natural transition” for the SMB-focused distributor, executive says
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LifeSize video evangelist aims to conquer culture problem
Technological evolution has outpaced user acceptance, Simon Dudley says
Channel Programs
Channel winning with Dell storage, end-to-end offerings
BOSTON – Having taken home CRN’s Channel Champions awards for Enterprise Storage and SMB Network Storage earlier this year, it should come as no surprise that channel participation at the second-annual Dell Storage Forum more […]
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Understanding customer perspectives in the “bring your own” era
HP Canada’s John Cammalleri examines the company’s recent research into the Canadian BYOC opportunity
Distribution
Ingram to build North American mobile practice on Canadian strength
North American mobile chief and Canadian GM on how VARs can build practices