Our list of the most innovative executives of the year spotlights the people that are pushing the envelope with new products and channel programs to bring solution providers to new heights.
Find out which executives made the grade and held their own, despite the great IT downturn of 2009.
Most everyone loves Thanksgiving turkeys. But IT industry turkeys? Not so much. We look at 10 examples of 'turkeys' that have disappointed the tech industry this year.
Inside This Issue: January 14, 2008
Cover Story
Virtualization's Dream Team
CRN's first major study of virtualization in the channel highlights Diane Greene and her VMware coterie.
>> CMP Channel Interview: Diane Greene, VMware
>> Slide Show: Go Ahead, You Can Do The Math
News Analysis
The New Year Order
IBM mounts a major restructuring of its SMB and Systems & Technology groups with an eye on turning frustration into profit.
Fast Growth
What's On Your Radar?
CRN Fast Growth companies always have a lot going on; read what concerns them about the 2008 business outlook.
Market Focus
Small-Business Security Stand Guard
Protecting valuable dat will be as difficult as ever this year, with more sophisicated attacks from less likely sources.
Tech Focus
Virtualization: So Far, So Good
Microsoft's newest baby, the Hyper-V, is not just a Windows Server 2008 bonus but a major salvo in virtualization offerings.
>> Robots For The System Builders
>> Roxio Rolls Out Another Winner
ShadowRAM
ShadowRAM: January 14, 2008
Fraewell To A Friend; Putting The Squeeze On; Seen And Heard.
These articles were mentioned in this issue of CRN.
• 25 Must-Sees At CES 2008
• Gates Says Goodbye In Humorous CES Keynote
• CRN Products Of The Year
• The World Series Of Linux
• Celebrating 60 Years Of The Transistor
• Video: Lascar Electronics
• Slide Show: 10 To Watch In 2008
• Voices: Microsoft To Offer SMBs Subscription Based Volume Licensing
• Voices: Channel Executive Rauline Ochs Leaving Oracle
COLUMNISTS
Robert C. DeMarzo:
Channel Centric
It Just Dawned On Me: Musings For A New Year
Has IBM really cracked the code to selling to small and midsize business? Intel's new modular server is not just for system builders.
Robert Faletra:
On The Record
A How-To Guide To Loyalty In High Tech
Every vendor with a real desire to build loyalty has to build a strong channel team with a leader that has some sway inside the organization.
Steven Burke:
The Final Cut
CEOs: Pay Up Now Or Later
The channel chief drives sales just by the nature of his or her personal relationships with solution providers.
