
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.

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Jim Simpson PRESIDENT & CEO, MSI SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS Simpson believes in face-to-face client interaction, and building strong relationships.' MSI aims to develop the right solution for each client before spending a dime. |
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Jim Firestone PRESIDENT OF NORTH AMERICA, XEROX Firestone delivers on Xerox's promises to the channel, engaging solution providers in greater numbers than ever before. |
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Mont Phelps CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, NWN Phelps has both far-reaching vision, and the ability to execute ideas. He's defied conventional wisdom by focusing efforts on product as an integral part of the overall solution. |
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Mike Borman VICE PRESIDENT, WORLDWIDE SALES, IBM SOFTWARE GROUP Borman's unconventional strategy of teaming IBM up with part-time competitors seems counterintuitive, but delivers bottom-line results. |
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Kevin Gilroy CO-PRESIDENT, ARROW'S ENTERPRISE COMPUTING SOLUTIONS DIVISION Gilroy hasn't even been co-president a full year yet, but he's already he's streamlined processes for working with solution provider customers of the distribution leader. |
