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| 30 Oct 2009 |
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Users caution to look before you leap with Oracle Fusion Applications
(SearchOracle.com)
Users generally like what they see of Oracle's Fusion Applications but have questions about added maintenance and training costs, as well as protecting customized solutions. |
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| 29 Oct 2009 |
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VARs, distributors assess their cloud computing role
Hype aside, cloud computing is coming and channel execs parse opportunities and threats in the upcoming transition. |
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Microsoft Azure's new Eclipse tie-ins reassure partners
The latest move by Microsoft to bring non-Windows developers and VARs into the Azure fold won praise from Microsoft shops and even some non-aligned partners. |
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| 27 Oct 2009 |
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Cisco acquires SaaS security vendor ScanSafe
(SearchSecurity.com)
Move complements Cisco line of IronPort appliances by offering customers Web security gateway services in the cloud. |
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Will Windows 7 fuel desktop virtualization adoption?
(SearchVirtualDesktop.com)
Experts ponder whether the hardware requirements of migrating from XP to Windows 7 will kick-start virtual desktop delivery. |
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VMware Workstation 7 adds Win 7 support; other news
VMware Workstation 7 launched with Windows 7 support, enhanced 3-D graphics; IBM adds to analytics lineup. |
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Word to wise VARs: Brand yourselves!
Attendees of the Ingram Micro VTN Fall 2009 conference say the key to profit is promoting VAR brand and value above and beyond vendor affiliations. |
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| 23 Oct 2009 |
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IT ponders Gartner lawsuit; other news
IT vets ponder Gartner Magic Quadrant lawsuit, value; more headlines. |
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| 20 Oct 2009 |
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Cisco VARs want vendor to police fraud, unfair pricing in the channel
(SearchNetworkingChannel.com)
Value-added resellers (VARs) in the networking channel don't shy from competition, but what happens when partners, or people who look like them, play dirty? Corruption hurts vendor... |
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Cisco pushes VAR profitability on ISR G2 router sales
Cisco VARs taking advantage of VIP and OIP perks can push margins to 25% on new Cisco ISR G2 routers. |
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SCO ousts CEO McBride; other news
SCO ousts CEO Darl McBride; Ubuntu 'gets' the cloud; more headlines. |
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VARs hope for Windows 7 services demand
Selling Windows 7 services and bundles could prove challenging, VARs say. |
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| 19 Oct 2009 |
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Oracle OpenWorld 2009 news
Here you'll get access to all Oracle OpenWorld 2009 coverage, including blogs, latest news and pre-OpenWorld headlines. |
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| 16 Oct 2009 |
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Ellison: Oracle will buck services-buying trend
Oracle will not follow HP and Dell's lead to buy IT services, said CEO Larry Ellison. |
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| 15 Oct 2009 |
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Oracle unwraps Fusion Applications, new user support portal
(SearchOracle.com)
Oracle closed out OpenWorld with chairman Larry Ellison debuting its long-awaited Fusion Applications Suite along with a new portal anchored by its Enterprise Manager. |
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VMware reverses course on vSphere Enterprise Edition
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
After customer pushback, VMware will continue selling VMware vSphere Enterprise Edition, which was scheduled to be discontinued in December. |
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Avaya simplifies partner interaction; other news
Avaya hones channel programs; SAP, HP team to boost NetWeaver performance; more news. |
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| 13 Oct 2009 |
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Oracle hardware may be a hard sell
Sun partners see challenges ahead in selling and supporting Oracle hardware. And they're not sure Oracle will get the hardware supply chain. |
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| 12 Oct 2009 |
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Ellison and McNealy stage OpenWorld lovefest
(SearchOracle.com)
Kicking off OpenWorld 2009, Larry Ellison and Scott McNealy said Oracle-Sun will emerge as stronger competitors to IBM, Microsoft. |
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Oracle Partner Network changes stress VAR specializations
New Oracle VAR specializations offered through the Oracle Partner Network may be valuable but are definitely pricey. Will higher margins make up for the higher cost of entry? |
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