In the roughly 10 years since Research In Motion (RIM) debuted its first device, the BlackBerry name has been synonymous with mobility. From the 950 Pager to the upcoming BlackBerry Bold smart phone, BlackBerry has continued to evolve, ultimately becoming the gold standard for mobile email. Here we take a look back at where BlackBerry began and a look to where its heading.
With more vulnerabilities and the rash viruses and other malware targeting mobile phones such as Apple's 3G iPhone, security products protecting these devices are becoming a necessity, not a luxury. Here are a few of the latest security products for mobile devices out on the market.
The Apple CEO's premature obituary last week wasn't the first time someone famous got knocked off by the media before their time. ChannelWeb looks at some notable celebrity death mistakes, hoaxes and frauds down the ages.
Inside This Issue: July 9, 2007
Cover Story
CRN Fast Growth 100: The Faces Of Growth
This year's Fast Growth 100 companies come in all shapes and sizes. But what they share is a passion for growing their businesses at warp speed. And it's the benefits that come with being a big company that spur these solution providers to get big fast.
>> How Do They Do It?
For eBrilliance, No. 15, it was through partnerships, for Incentra Solutions, No. 4, it was a new go-to-market strategy. These 10 profiles of Fast Growth 100 companies tell the story behind the story of some of the channel's most successful solution providers.
>> Fast Growth 100: The Complete List
Here it is, the annual CRN Fast Growth 100 list. See who they are, what they do and who they select as their vendors of choice.
>> Fast Growth 100 Data Bank
SLIDE SHOW:
>> SLIDESHOW: FAST GROWTH 100
Tech Focus
All Aboard!
VARs hop on the Eclipse Foundation's second annual "release train" as the group rolls out updates to 21 projects .
>> Custom Systems: RAID Controllers Gain Steam
>> Custom Systems: ATI HD 2900XT Is Awesome
These articles were mentioned in this issue of CRN.
• Core 2 Concerns Surround Intel
• VARs Have Google-y Eyes For New Ingram Distribution pact
• SAP Tweaks TomorrowNow Following Oracle Download Flap
• SGI Puts Blades On ICE
• IBM's Viper 2 Is Next Volley In Database Battle
• Websense Offers New SMB App Ordering Process
• Slew Of Tech Firms File Initial Public Offerings
• ViewSonic, In Growth Mode, Files For IPO
• VoIP Vendor's IPO Underway After Delay
• SilverBack: More Support For Managed Security Services On The Way
• VMware Service-Level Tool Targets MSPs
• N-Able Beefs Up Reporting Features
• D&H Opens In Canada
• Solidcore Offers BMC Remedy Bundle
• Ingram Adds Backup, Print Services
• Sneak Peek: Apple's iPhone
• 10 Emerging Software Vendors To Watch
• Are Intel Core 2 Chips A Security Threat?
• IT Franchisors Targeting Your Customers
• 10 Rules For Dealing With Dell
• Slide Show: 10 Fast Growth VARs To Watch
• CRN TV: 2007's No 1 Fast Growth VAR
COLUMNISTS
Robert DeMarzo:
Steven Burke:
Larry Hooper:
Robert Faletra:
On The Record
What To Watch For In Distribution
We are in the beginning states of major partner acquistion strategies, which I think will be driven by the value and specialty categories.
Channel Centric
Which Vendors Will Feel The Dell Heat?
CMP Channel conducted an exclusive study to enlighten both solution providers and key vendors of the pending threat Dell poses.
The Final Cut
HP's Crash Course?
Did HP underestimated its new storage FastTrack program, aimed at getting solution providers ro sell HP SANS?
Under The Radar
Dell Fuels Loyalty Fires
Dell's push into the channel has sparked debate on vendor loyalty.
