New Mini PC debuts
AOpen has released more powerful versions of its dimunitive Mini PC, hoping rising energy costs will encourage companies to replace power-sucking desktop computers and rack servers with the device.
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Microsoft opens to Linux
Microsoft’s decision to support two versions of Linux in its virtualization software is a ringing endorsement of open source in the enterprise, say open source advocates.
IBM says Viper will have bite
Upcoming version of DB2 will move ahead of competitors, says company, but an industry analyst believes it will only keep pace
Synnex VARs get to promise faster service
Deal with National Service Centre to lift load from partners in big cities, says distributor
Ethernet gets another group to champion the technology
Another vendor group has sprung up to trumpet the virtues of Ethernet technology. However, the new Ethernet Alliance says that unlike the others, it has staying power that will benefit the channel.
CDN reveals the Top 100 Solution Providers
Total VAR revenue of the companies on the list hit $5.58 billion
SAP, Microsoft sing a Duet
Companies will release software in weeks allowing Outlook to be front end to mySAP
Linux software firm to chase Microsoft VARs
Xandros claims its new server needs no special training, will appeal to Windows partners and customers
Hitachi tops up mid-range storage line
Hitachi Data Systems has finished upgrading its mid-range TagmaStore AMS storage system with the release this month of the top-of-the-line model.
Rebuilding from the ashes
A fire torched Keith Gillis’ small town computer store, but customers literally managed to save itrn
Ingram offers maintenance management
Ingram Micro partners have been given a free online tool for tracking maintenance agreements customers have with three of their biggest vendors to ensure they don’t miss lucrative contract renewals.
Avokia in early search for partners
A fledgling Toronto software company is tentatively canvassing the channel for interest in its new database acceleration products.
Friend or Foe?
Google’s looking for partners. Do you want to join a company that gives away software?
Ex-Metafore chairman charged
Police allege financial wrongdoing around the time three companies merged
Hitachi tops up mid-range storage line
New TagmaStore model offers mixed protocol systemrnrn