Feed View

The VAR Guy

"Channel News, Reseller News and Channel Partner Programs"

http://www.thevarguy.com via rss feed as at Feb 9 2012 1:13am

Items 20 to 40    < Previous 20    Next 20 >
Feb 3 2012
6:06am		Cisco Adds 40GbE, 100GbE Support to Catalyst, Nexus Switches
The proliferation of cloud services, mobility on demand and Gigabit Ethernet has taxed data center environments to the point where many companies are experiencing serious drags on their network. But Cisco Systems is looking to “eliminate many of th... more
Feb 3 2012
12:54am		Syncsort Recognizes Standout Partners with Annual Award
The channel ebbs and flows with a variety of partners and vendors, and some shine more than others. That's why Syncsort is highlighting its partners that exemplify the company's values. Which partners secured Syncsort's coveted 2012 Partner of the Ye... more
Feb 3 2012
12:43am		ShoreTel Buying M5 Networks to Add Hosted UC to Portfolio
It's a match made in unified communications (UC) heaven: ShoreTel announced it is acquiring hosted UC company M5 Networks. With two big UC companies merging their resources, what can we expect to get?  Quite a wedding. Check it out ...... more
Feb 3 2012
12:34am		Citrix Introduces Citrix Academy, No Uniforms Required
If you're a Citrix partner itching for some big changes but aren't sure of your next step, Citrix has that figured out for you. Introducing the Citrix Academy -- much more than a partner portal.  Here's what partners should know ...... more
Feb 3 2012
12:24am		CommVault Launches Enhancements to Simpana Data Management
CommVault, the company behind the Simpana storage management software, is announcing a slew of enhancements to its flagship product. These updates focus on reducing the cost and increasing the efficiency of data management and compliance requirements... more
Feb 2 2012
5:43am		Oracle Set to Rally, Educate 100 OPN Specialized Partners
Oracle President Mark Hurd and Channel Chief Judson Althoff are set to rally and educate 100 Oracle Specialized channel partners tomorrow at the company's Redwood Shores, Calif., headquarters. The gathering, set for February 2, will include product r... more
Feb 2 2012
1:03am		Is Google Planning to Make Arora CEO at Motorola Mobility?
More evidence is building that Google will likely use Motorola Mobility as its personal manufacturing arm, once the acquisition is complete. The latest clue is the rumor that Nikesh Arora, senior VP and chief business officer at Google, will eventual... more
Feb 2 2012
12:49am		ownCloud’s Commercial Side Evolves with Latest Release
ownCloud, Inc., which went commercial fewer than two months ago, may be young, but it's already pumping out innovative new features for the ownCloud open source framework, including some interesting potential revenue streams. Here's a look at the lat... more
Feb 2 2012
12:41am		Avnet Buys Canvas Systems for IT Lifecycle Management
Avnet continues to expand its presence through acquisitions, and this time, the distributor has scooped up IT hardware, services and lifecycle management company Canvas Systems. How will Canvas System's augment Avnet's offerings? Read on for the deta... more
Feb 2 2012
12:33am		Apple Taps Former Tesco Exec as New VP of Retail Operations
Ever since former Apple employee Ron Johnson set off on a new journey to revitalize J.C. Penney in November 2011, Apple has been searching for a new retail vice president. But the search is over: On Jan. 30, 2012, Apple appointed John Browett to head... more
Feb 2 2012
12:23am		Astaro Targets Mission-Critical Wireless Traffic with AP50
A wireless network is only as good as its strongest connection, and if you plan on deploying serious mobile device management (MDM) solutions, the wireless network infrastructure should be top of mind. And it is for Astaro, which is why the company i... more
Feb 1 2012
12:54am		D-Link Revamps VIP Partner Program, Gives it a Plus Sign
D-Link's VIP Partner Program now stands for more more than "Value in Partnership," as D-Link has overhauled the program and upgraded it to VIP+ status. With it comes a new partner portal, new training and streamlined operations with D-Link. I spoke t... more
Feb 1 2012
12:43am		VMTurbo Increases Multivendor Support in Operations Manager
VMTurbo has gone from startup to big-time virtualization player over the last year, and now the company has launched VMTurbo Operations Manager 3.0, representing a maturation of its flagship product with enhanced operational features. The VAR Guy spo... more
Feb 1 2012
12:24am		Apple’s Secretive Ways: Assigning Engineers to Fake Projects
The next big Apple book is the tell-all exposé "Inside Apple," in which author Adam Lashinsky gives a detailed account about the way Apple's corporate and employee infrastructure works. In a recent interview with LinkedIn, Lashinsky unveiled some in... more
Feb 1 2012
12:13am		Microsoft Rolls Out Technical Preview of Office 2012
Microsoft Office 15, otherwise known as Microsoft Office 2012, will be arriving soon, but it's still not quite ready for prime time. That's why Microsoft has launched what it termed "an important development milestone," the "technical preview" of Off... more
Jan 31 2012
12:45am		Can a $265 Tablet Help Fuel Mobile Open Source Development?
We often look at Ubuntu, Unity and GNOME, but what about KDE? KDE has not only been a constant companion and competitor to other Linux window management systems, but a KDE tablet offshoot is building a presence on to the open source scene. If you're ... more
Jan 31 2012
12:35am		Motorola Loses $70 Million Ahead of Google Acquisition
While the mobile world was caught up with what RIM's new CEO wasn't doing, Motorola published its Q4 2011 financial results. Although most numbers were positive, Motorola did post mobile losses ahead of its impending acquisition by Google. Here's a quick look ...... more
Jan 31 2012
12:29am		Canonical Promotes Standard Ubuntu Branding with New Website
When it comes to branding, the open source world is rarely at the front of the pack. Free software hackers tend to be much better at writing code than they are at designing logos, inventing names and developing elegant color schemes. But Canonical ha... more
Jan 31 2012
12:22am		RADVISION SCOPIA Certified to Work with Microsoft Lync, OCS
RADVISION pinged our radar with its latest announcement that its technology has Microsoft's unified communications (UC) qualification for Lync and Office Communications Server. UC VARs looking to expand their playbook with a Microsoft-compatible port... more
Jan 28 2012
8:20am		Technology News: 9 Most Read Channel Partner Stories, Jan. 27
The VAR Guy just got a call from HR double-checking a help-wanted ad for a freelance website manager. Yes indeed, our resident blogger's alleged media empire needs to find additional talent to fuel more growth. But even before more help arrives, web ... more

Items 20 to 40    < Previous 20    Next 20 >