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HP on verge of massive job cuts, say reports
Between 25,000 and 30,000 jobs could be on the line at HP, according to reports, as the IT giantpreps deep cuts thatexpected to be made public in its earnings statement next week. It is thought that the bulk of the cuts will impact in three main area... News | 18 May 2012
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Trams signs up to Windows interoperability body
Apple partner Trams has signed up to become a UK member ofthe Enterprise Device Alliance, a US-based body that represents companies committed to deploying, integrating and managing Apple hardware in Microsoft Windows environments. The EDAspecialises ... News | 17 May 2012
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Datatec despairs of UK economy
Datatec, the South Africa-based group behind Westcon and Logicalis, has reported a solid end to its fiscal 2012 which closed on 29 February, but once again has bemoaned a challenging economic environment in the UK, revealing that the bulk of its grow... News | 16 May 2012
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Column: Innovation can be a tall order for a PC vendor
There was an interesting (if throwaway) comment by Gartner research director Ranjit Atwal last week when he was reflecting on how the PC industry would fare in 2012, writes Billy MacInnes. On the back of figures that showed shipments in Western Europ... News | 14 May 2012
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MicroScope's top stories, week ending 11 May 2012
Cisco bosses round on Huawei Cisco's top brass have again shown they have Huawei on their minds, talking extensively about the competition and in particular their response to the growth of their Chinese rival on a conference call marking the end of C... News | 14 May 2012
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Becalmed PC market awaits wind of Windows 8, says Gartner
A sense of calmseems to havedescended on theembattled PC market in western Europe, according to Gartner's latest market stats, as buyers take a "wait and see" approach to their purchasing patterns ahead of the arrival of Windows 8-based PCs... News | 10 May 2012
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In-depth: Many servers need better balancing
Leigh Bradford looks at why the growth in the server market is fuelling the drive for load balancing among small and medium-sized enterprises - and why this is good news for those operating in the channel. Advances in technology have a habit of creat... News | 09 May 2012
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Network specialist NHR calls for new approach to end-of-life kit
Network maintenance and refurbished Ciscokit specialist Network Hardware Resale (NHR)has called for the channel to consider new approaches to dealing with end-of-life andpre-owned kit, saying that vendors need to begin to adapt their business models ... News | 08 May 2012
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In-depth: Dress servers up for sales success
To succeed in an evolving server market resellers must package up hardware and services to sell a complete solution. Amro Gebreel reports. The days when a reseller could just pitch up and sell hardware are a distant memory for most, with the server m... News | 08 May 2012
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MicroScope's top stories, week ending 4 May 2012
Microsoft volume licensing changes will cause price hikes Microsoft has revealed the impact of the changes its volume licensing programme will have on prices, with UK partners facing the prospect of double-digit rises. The vendor announced back in Fe... News | 08 May 2012