Surprise! Microsoft can prove certified partners have an advantage
IDC study paid for by software company says it can prove passing a Microsoft competency pays off
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Storage goes in another direction
The third generation of Seagate Technologies’ 2.5-in. Momentus drives, which for the first time use perpendicular recording, are now available to the channel.
Check Point upgrades VPN-1 appliance
Check Point Software Technologies has extended its NGX security architecture to the company’s VPN-1 Edge firewall appliances.
Novell adds Linux support bundle
In a bid to increase business sales, the company is now selling support with SuSe Linux Enterprise Server. A Quebec partner says this is good news for Novell resellers
Sand polishing its name
Enterprise data management company looks for partners after rebranding software
A true mExperience
In 2005 TrueContext made major moves. This year promises more of the same
Ingram delivers a memorable Valentine’s Day card
Distributor scored a lucky 13 per cent increase in worldwide sales in 2005
Microsoft finally ready to move into antivirus, antispam markets
Meanwhile, Symantec, McAfee say they’re ready to fight Windows OneCare Live software
NetApp expands into VTL space
Storage company also announces new service offerings which can be delivered by partners
High-speed Ethernet adapter vendor looking for VARs
Neterion launched its channel program this week, saying the market for 10Gb Ethernet is about to break open
Making a referral
When a developer decided to get out of programming it asked an ex-employee to help a client, leading to a successful partnership between a VAR and a non-profit agency
A young team takes to the field
Specialized consumables distributor Team Tek hopes to score against broadline competition
3Com updates its channel program
Changes will help partners be more profitable, says company spokesman
Navantis nabs ex-Microsoft Canada chief
Toronto solution provider hires Frank Clegg to boost its size nationwide
Seagate acquires Maxtor for $2B
Corporations, storage manufacturers and system builders have seen great deals when buying hard drives for the past few years as competition and innovation drove down prices.