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Finance

UK bears the brunt of credit crunch

Firms in this country are harder hit by economic climate than US counterparts, according to KPMG research 24 Jul 2008

Security

Symantec dismisses talk of channel strategy shift

Despite reports, the security firm is adamant that a change in policy is not on the agenda 24 Jul 2008

Mimecast moves closer to indirect sales model

Vendor plans to recruit software-as-a-service partners for formalised channel programme 24 Jul 2008

Ricoh looks to protect its lot

Vendor hopes that its new brand image and 90ppm products will help safeguard partner revenue 24 Jul 2008

Novatech behind unique PC design

Manufacturer contributes to design of new PC 24 Jul 2008

BSA catches four more pirates

Organisation reaches out of court settlement with four companies for the use of unlicensed software 24 Jul 2008

ANS pre-tax profits rocket 120 per cent

Ambitious VAR breaks through the £10m turnover barrier and also hints at future acquisitions 24 Jul 2008

Secure resellers threaten walkout

Vendor move sparks discontent from resellers 24 Jul 2008

Rock ups its game with latest notebook range

Manufacturer claims line-up will give gaming fans a better choice of supplier and the ability to buy in store 24 Jul 2008

Anglia takes a trip down under

The consutancy firm and Microsoft ISV has won a contract with a Sydney-based fruit distribution firm 24 Jul 2008

Ingram appoints new EMEA finance head

Broadliner signs Colin Bond as chief financial officer to spearhead its financial strategy going forward 24 Jul 2008

eXpansys looks to new territories

Online VAR keen to increase its number of sites to 45 23 Jul 2008

Inclarity tools up VARs

Vendor continues channel reinforcement with new partner offerings 23 Jul 2008

ID theft driven by account takeovers

Life assistance firm encourages vigilance as fraudsters move with the times 23 Jul 2008

London is still top card fraud hotspot

Joint research from the 3rd Man and 192business.com looked at over 30 million card transaction in first six months of 2008 23 Jul 2008

Integralis continues global expansion

Integration and managed services giant makes two acquisitions in the US and one in China 23 Jul 2008

Collaboration is the new trend

SAP-commissioned survey claims more chief executives are recognising the benefits of collaboration and are planning to do more 23 Jul 2008

SCC makes a french connection

Pan-European integrator acquires the Ile de France-based division of integrator Arés for undisclosed sum 22 Jul 2008

Euler Hermes pulls cover on Bell Micro Europe

Distributor stresses that Euler's actions will have no material impact on its business 22 Jul 2008

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Analysis

Hone your awards entry

While the entry date for the Channel Awards has been extended, it is still vital to make sure that you have passed on all the necessary information by the new deadline as there can be no exceptions, writes Simon Meredith 24 Jul 2008

News

Fairweather supporters

Businesses should be taking more risks to reap long term benefits, says Sara Yirrell 24 Jul 2008

Opportunities to minimise

Resellers need to provide a service-based approach to businesses to help them rationalise their datacentres effectively 17 Jul 2008

High spirits on the Horizon

Morale hits a high following Avnet’s buyout of Horizon Technology, writes Sara Yirrell 17 Jul 2008

More than a blip on the horizon

Nearly all UK companies are bracing themselves for a downturn as confidence drops 17 Jul 2008

It is all in the selection

Microsoft’s latest licensing plan is great news, but navigating the compliance maze is still a challenge writes Patrick Gunn 15 Jul 2008

latest issue

CRN 21 July 2008

Articles from the 21-07-08 edition of CRN - Computer Reseller News 21 Jul 2008

Get the X factor

As the credit crunch bites, what is the secret to managing cash flow? Sara Yirrell weighs up the benefits of factoring 14 Jul 2008

Just a blip for the IT crowd

Despite tough times, IT industry still keeping head above water, writes Sara Yirrell 14 Jul 2008

Link into the latest trend

Channel players should be riding the trend of social networking, says Sara Yirrell 07 Jul 2008

Send in your entry and win more than just an award

Resellers that win a Channel Award can make good use of the success to build their business. Simon Meredith explains why it is worth the effort 03 Jul 2008

Stay ahead in education

The education sector offers a wealth of opportunities to channel players, writes Doug Woodburn 26 Jun 2008

Distribution proves its worth

Eyes were opened at the Global Technology Distribution Council’s first European investor conference, says Sara Yirrell 26 Jun 2008

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