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19 Dec 2014 Red Hat delivers growth as CFO calls time at firm
Open source player Red Hat has delivered a solid set of Q3 numbers and revealed its CFO is opting to retire
Exclusive Networks acquires ITEC
Distributor bags global services firm, extending support reach across the globe
Accumuli acquires again with RandomStorm buy
Security player Accumuli continues to expand its portfolio of products and skills with the acquisition of RandomStorm
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18 Dec 2014 Survey reveals public cloud adoption slowest in DACH region
A survey from Barracuda Networks finds that Germany and Switzerland remain skeptical about public cloud while Spain is going cloud-crazy
Sony hack timeline: How a silly comedy sparked real cyber-terror
Sony Pictures has been forced to postpone the release of The Interview after cinema chains refused to show the movie. Sean McGrath explores the events surrounding one of the most publicised hacks in...
Dixons Carphone adds to picture of tablet declines
Demand for tablets appears to be stuttering this year with Dixons Carphone highlighting a decline in its H1 results
ConnectWise plans major push into the UK and Europe
Business management platform player ConnectWise is increasing its commitment to the UK significantly in the months ahead
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17 Dec 2014 Riverbed agrees to private equity buyout
Senior executives from Riverbed say that despite Thoma Bravo and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan buying the company out, it's business as usual
Context: A year of unexpected growth in the PC market
The PC was meant to be dead but this year has seen double digit growth in sales across Western Europe according to Context
Avnet encourages channel to brush up on data centre skills
With more customers looking for help with data centre infrastructure and software defined projects the channel needs to have those skills in place for next year
Aspect Software looks for diverse partners with global programme
Contact centre specialist Aspect Software is looking to extend the range of partners it works with after taking the wraps off a global programme
2014 was the year outsourcing became cool again, says ISG
While annual contract values remain stable in Northern Europe, Southern Europe thinks outsourcing is the best thing since sliced bread
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16 Dec 2014 Windows tablets on the rise
Research from China indicates that the demand for Windows tablets is growing and could well spread in the next few years
BT & EE enter exclusivity agreement for possible acquisition
The end of speculation could be nigh as BT enters exclusive talks with EE over the potential acquisition
AppSense reveals first trio of platinum partners
Computacenter, Kelway and Ultima have been appointed as the first UK platinum partners by VDI specialist AppSense
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15 Dec 2014 Nation states expected to ratchet up cyber war in 2015
The prospect of more international espionage is one that looks like being a feature, along with more cloud and mobile attacks, in the security landscape next year
Ingram Micro extends 3D printing range
Ingram Micro Europe continues to extend its 3D printing portfolio after signing up its second vendor
Air traffic control computer woes are a backup reminder
The problems experienced by air traffic control at the end of last week have acted as a timely reminder for the need to have a backup and restore strategy