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The most-read stories from February included more than just the Oracle-Sun hoopla. In this economy, getting the latest VAR marketing tips is essential for generating new and repeat business.
Besides knowing about the latest Oracle-Sun deal grudges, solutions providers wanted to read more about how they fit into the cloud computing craze. And if increased demand for distribution represents a coming change, Cisco's Unified Computing System is sending out strong signals.
Following in the footsteps of Apple, Microsoft's online store has added a few desktop, laptop and netbook models to its repertoire. Readers found it crucial to know how this change would impact their business and what they could expect from the software giant in the future. News on how Oracle is adapting to the addition of Sun's hardware portfolio and the latest on Cisco's Developer Network also made top stories.
Dell's acquisition of Perot Systems caused quite a stir among channel partners and was the most in-demand story for the month. Other key topics that solutions providers were interested in included how Citrix VARs are faring in the Microsoft versus VMware battle and why VARs are getting the cold shoulder from the IT stimulus package.
Cisco did more than rely on its partners to push its unified communications initiatives. The company also ended support on much of its networking hardware. This story stole the top spot, followed by news of Exchange Server 2007 issues and the rising of Google Wave.
As rumors surfaced that Oracle would shut down Virtual Iron product development, the channel jumped to attention. News on server virtualization security and Ingram Micro's IMStimulus program also topped the list.
Microsoft has used every opportunity to promote Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, but the company also emphasized the importance of implementing the two products simultaneously. Our readers wanted to know just what was so great about Microsoft's latest software developments. They also wanted to know the details on IBM's SmartCube appliance, which bundles Intuit QuickBooks Enterprise with Linux.
Looks like Google Android could be a hit after all, as reports surfaced that some Dell and HP netbooks might choose the operating system over Microsoft Windows. Other top stories came from Siemens' unified communications push and managing virtualization deployments for customers.
The Microsoft versus VMware debate will never die, especially when it comes to comparing hypervisors. This blog took the number one spot, followed by entries on Cisco and HP's latest spat and Oracle's cloud computing rant.