Synnex Canada is refocusing itself with increased attention to its “Solvs” — solutions-centric practice areas around topics like cloud and managed print.
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Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs
by Robert Dutt •
Tag Archive for Windows XP
Distribution
Disties hail resurgent PC market
by Robert Dutt •
Distributors Tech Data Canada, Ingram Micro Canada, and D&H Canada reflect on what has been a very strong year in the PC market in this country.
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Servers
HP, Microsoft joint initiative to capture Windows Server 2003 transition
by Mark Cox •
With the Windows XP support deadline in the rear-view mirror, HP and Microsoft are turning their attention to the end of support for Windows Server 2003.
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Software
Windows 8 sales grow, but still woeful
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft struggles to get legacy Windows XP users to convert to Windows 8 mostly because there’s a better option still available: Windows 7.
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Channel Programs
Lenovo simplifies incentives with upfront rebates
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Lenovo continues to woo the channel community by providing resellers with upfront rebates, simplified purchasing and sales reporting and expedited payments.
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Computers
PC shipments, tablet inventories climb
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Commercial sales continue to bail out the PC market, notebook sales have stabilized and tablet inventories are increasing, according to research.
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End of Windows XP aiding PC sales
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Windows XP is doing what Windows 8 couldn’t. Reports indicate adoption of new computers to businesses are slowing the decline in PC sales.
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Computers, Featured Post, Software
Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
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.
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Exchange Server 2003: The other end-of-life opportunity
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
While much attention is being focused on the pending end of life of Windows XP, Microsoft is also discontinuing support for Exchange Server 2003.
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Featured Post, Software
Windows 8.1 market share barely inches up
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft is taking notice and reportedly ready for drastic measures to move the needle, including a free versions of Windows 8.1.
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Friends don’t let friends stay on Windows XP
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Time is running out for the vaunted Windows XP operating system, and Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to get businesses and consumers to upgrade.
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The end of Windows 7 is now in sight
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft set the end-of-sales date for Windows 7 consumer editions, in which the vaunted operating system will be no longer available for sale.
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Computers, Featured Post
2013 PC Decline Much Worse Than Forecast
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
A new IDC report indicates the decline of global PC shipments in 2013 will be more than expected, and the downward trend will continue into 2014.
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Cisco Raising Prices on Some Catalyst Switches
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Cisco moves to raise prices on some older Catalyst products in a move designed to move customers towards newer technologies.
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Microsoft Places High Hopes on Windows 8.1
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
All industry eyes are on Windows 8.1 as it hits the market this week
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Computers, Featured Post
Good News: PC Sales Climb in Double Digits
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
PC sales through the channel are growing in spite of much faster growth for tablets and other devices, GTDC chairman says.
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Computers, Featured Post, Mobility
Lenovo PC Plus: A Trend Driving Channel Sales
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
The PC Plus strategy from Lenovo allows partners to explain why users should buy touch-enable devices for what will inevitably become a touch-enabled world.
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The Incredibly Contradicting Trends of PC Sales
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Analysts and vendors agree PC sales are falling precipitously. At the same time, solution providers report selling more PCs. Is there a contradiction here?
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Computers, Featured Post
HP No Longer Building PCs for IT Approval
by Robert Dutt •
Computers, Featured Post, Mobility
Lenovo to Partners: Get in Touch with Touch
by Robert Dutt •
Chris Frey cites competitive advantage in building out a “touch practice” now
