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Microsoft WPC returns to Toronto in 2016

July 13, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Microsoft announces its Worldwide Partner Conference will come to Toronto next summer, the third time WPC has come to the Canadian city.

Free Lenovo WRITEit app improves handwriting on Windows devices

April 16, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Today, the app supports four Windows 8 Lenovo devices, with more on the road map for this year. An Android version is in development.

HP debuts made-for-business mobile lineup

January 21, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off

HP debuts a series of tablets designed for the commercial segment, part of a push to make mobility a first-class citizen on businesses networks.

Surface 3 makes Microsoft a channel competitor

June 24, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

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.

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 announces new Combat kits and partner-friendly administrative procedures

May 14, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off

Lenovo moves rebates to the front end, adds a new server edition of its combat kits.

End of Windows XP aiding PC sales

April 10, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Windows XP is doing what Windows 8 couldn’t. Reports indicate adoption of new computers to businesses are slowing the decline in PC sales.

Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it

April 8, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

In the wake of Windows XP upgrades, clients will be looking to solution providers to ensure their old computers are safely, securely and legally disposed of.