Publication: Computer Reseller News UK

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Only 30 per cent of UK SMBs use cloud technology

Microsoft research finds firms that have adopted cloud are more optimistic for their business future than those that have notLess than a third of UK SMBs are using cloud technology, according to new research, which claims that the firms that have made ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

Entities: United Kingdom, Microsoft Corporation, Ipsos MORI, Peter King

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Lenovo Group Ltd

Lenovo lines up ducks for UK tablet channel push

UK boss reveals ambitions to be significant force in tablet market within two yearsLenovo's UK boss has talked of his ambitions to grow beyond the PC space after the vendor closed the books on another year of frenetic growth.The China-based firm defied ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Lenovo Group Ltd, United Kingdom, Windows 8, Smartphone, Operating Systems

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Scania AB

Scania trucks get Ultima business solution

Reseller Ultima refreshes Citrix infrastructure for Scania dealersBerkshire infrastructure VAR Ultima Business Solutions has performed a refresh of the Citrix farm for the UK dealer network of Swedish vehicle manufacturer Scania.John Armstrong, project ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Scania AB, John Armstrong, Citrix Systems Inc

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

INSEAD

BSA report bashed as body accused of 'missing the point'

Recent BSA research claims correct licensing benefits the economy, but License Dashboard accuses anti-piracy body of losing focusLicense Dashboard has rubbished claims made by the BSA that correct software licensing can boost the UK economy by £1.53bn, ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

Entities: United Kingdom, INSEAD, Anti-Piracy

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

NGFW boom increasing burden on Infosec workers

Adoption of next-generation firewalls can come at detriment of the workload of IT security staff, research findsAdoption of next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) may be soaring but end users making the leap could well encounter increased workloads as a r ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Next-Generation Firewall, Encumbrance, Adoption

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

VMware Inc

Dell sheds VMware in channel IaaS push

Stefanie Hoffman notes that Dell's cloud presence is maturing, and the channel will take a larger role ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 9 hours ago]

Entities: IAAS, VMware Inc

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

Meg Whitman

Wall St upbeat on HP despite sharp Q2 sales and profit drop

Share price boosted and onlookers salute early gains of Whitman's turnaround plan as EPS beats guidanceDespite Q2 results showing hefty declines for both sales and profits, HP's share price posted a double-digit spike in after-hours trading as Meg Whitman's ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Meg Whitman, Declination, Share Price, HP Enterprise Services, Ovum Plc

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

Million-pound tech start-up competition launched

Businesses group in London looks to find the next upcoming tech giant in the UKA competition designed to showcase London as a top location for building global digital and technology firms has been launched, with a £1m prize.The Million Pound Startup competition ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 7 hours ago]

Entities: London, Tech City Investment Organisation, Mayor of London

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

Capita bags O2 mega-deal worth an estimated £1.2bn

Outsourcing giant to start work on 10-year contract in JulyCapita has swiped another bumper contract win, this time a 10-year deal worth what is expected to be about £1.2bn with communications giant Telefonica O2.The outsourcing firm will run and manage ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 7 hours ago]

Entities: O2 Plc, Paul Pindar, University of Strathclyde

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Buyout by SolarWinds great news for VARs, says N-able CEO

Consolidation going down in the management and monitoring channelConsolidation is afoot in the monitoring and management arena with news that SolarWinds has acquired N-able in a $120m (£80m) cash deal.Texas-based SolarWinds believes the deal will allow ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 9 hours ago]

Entities: SolarWinds Inc, Buyout, Kevin Thompson, Magirus, Avnet Inc

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

VMware unveils hybrid cloud service to the channel

Virtualisation vendor claims new offering will simplify users' journey to the cloudVMware has unveiled its new cloud service to the channel in the hope of driving even more business through its resellers.The virtualisation vendor launched its vCloud Hybrid ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - May 22 2013]

Entities: VMware Inc, Hybrid Service Co Ltd, Virtualization, VMware vCloud

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

MPS, colour laser and mobile key to 2013 print sales

The UK saw the largest print market declines of all western European countries in Q1, contracting 23 per cent year on year.That is according to the latest IDC analysis, which however noted that bright spots for sales through the rest of 2013 include managed ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - May 22 2013]

Entities: Laser, Seiko Epson Corp, United Kingdom, Ricoh Co Ltd, IDC International Data Corp

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"I view it as a fantastic operating system, assuming that you are using it on touch products," he said. "Where the challenge is for the industry is to bring enough price-competitive touch products so consumers and professionals can benefit from the great experience Windows 8 brings. "

Lenovo lines up ducks for UK tablet channel push [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

"In many cases cloud solutions have unburdened businesses, making them more agile and able to respond quickly to changes to internal and external influences. It is clear that younger, more creative businesses are recognising the opportunity that cloud brings to market."

Only 30 per cent of UK SMBs use cloud technology [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

"While added experience with NGFWs should eventually translate to reduced management burden and cost, the complexity of these systems will likely mean additional work for many organisations for several years to come" the report stated

NGFW boom increasing burden on Infosec workers [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

"Ultima's consultants developed a solution that has cut log-in times to less than half, as well as dynamically optimising applications" Armstrong said in a PR statement

Scania trucks get Ultima business solution [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]

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Lenovo lines up ducks for UK tablet channel push [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]
Only 30 per cent of UK SMBs use cloud technology [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]
NGFW boom increasing burden on Infosec workers [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]
Scania trucks get Ultima business solution [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]
BSA report bashed as body accused of 'missing t... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 4 hours ago]
Capita bags O2 mega-deal worth an estimated £1.2bn [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 7 hours ago]
Million-pound tech start-up competition launched [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 7 hours ago]
Buyout by SolarWinds great news for VARs, says ... [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 9 hours ago]
Dell sheds VMware in channel IaaS push [Published Computer Reseller News UK - 9 hours ago]
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