Global IT spend will rise in 2013: IDC
While the global economic outlook continues to dampen growth, analyst firm IDC Corp. predicts pent-up need for…
Users or Devices: What’s the right BYOD approach?
The alarming Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend has made for many funny and not so funny…
Surface tablet won’t hurt Microsoft’s OEM partners
Though one Canadian analyst says the tablet has left Microsoft’s OEM partners fuming, the company’s global channel GM says Surface will create new partner opportunities
Windows Server 2012 to hit the market in September
Microsoft also announced a new program at WPC so partners can help their customers transition from VMware’s virtual infrastructure to Microsoft cloud
Windows Phone 8 gets demo but no firm release date at WPC
Microsoft took partners through a demo of Windows Phone 8’s bells and whistles. But what one Canadian partner really wants to see is a simple, compelling story from Microsoft that will grab the attention of consumers and businesses once again
Cloud computing will be going vertical
VMware outlines its cloud vision: custom clouds built to meet the needs of specific industry verticals
IBM Global Services to the channel: We need you
Big Blue’s global services boss has ambitious growth targets to meet, and he needs the channel’s help
IDC Canada: Global outsourcing is on the rise
Overall Canadian IT outsourcing market expected to reach close to $15 billion this year. Learn how to grab a piece
SMBs will lead PC sales recovery
IDC Canada says a capital acquisition tax credit will help fuel strong SMB growth
Consolidation may hit worldwide PC market, IDC says
Competition among PC makers could intensify as consumers and enterprises tighten budgets during the economic downturn
Identity theft isn’t just personal, it’s corporate
More education, awareness and vigilance is needed to help combat identity theft
DMTI Spatial’s location intelligence solutions are ones to watch
Location information technology becoming popular in government and enterprise sectors
Growth over productivity
According to IDC, productivity has fallen out of favour as a priority among corporate managers
Software opportunities abound this year, says IDC
Analyst predicts partners could make above average returns, but only if they’re close to customers. Find out his 10 predictions, and why some surprised him
The real impact of open source
IDC study concludes it will play a role in the life-cycle of every major software category