CRN Channel Programs News for VARs and Technology Integrators

Designer aims to improve the shopping experience

IT's In Fashion At Liz Claiborne

With a DOS-based point-of-sale (POS) system, other in-store technologies dating back 12 years and a manual inventory process, Liz Claiborne turned to Microsoft and its Smarter Retailing Initiative (SRI) partners for a new tech look.
IBM Recalls Smoking Adapters

IBM recalls half a million computer adapters because of overheating risk.
Microsoft Tries Out New Windows Storefront

Microsoft Shops New Windows Marketplace
Microsoft: Spyware Could Bungle SP2 Update

Though Windows XP SP2 is all about protecting systems from worms, viruses and spyware, it can't do much about what's already on computers -- and that could pose a problem.
Leaner Longhorn Delays Microsoft Business Framework

Microsoft's decision to delay the release of its next-generation file system will also pushback the release of the Microsoft Business Framework, a Windows programming layer that promises to make development of business applications easier.
Intel Reduces 3Q Expectations On Softer-Than-Expected Sales

Intel continues to feel pressure on both its top-line and bottom line, with the company saying Thursday that it had lowered its expectation for both sales and gross profit margin for the third quarter.
Distributors, VARs Batten Down The Hatches

Distributors and South Florida solution providers prepare for the worst as Hurricane Frances approaches.
VAR Group 1NService Bringing Vendors Into The Fold

On the heels of inking a partnership deal with security vendor WatchGuard, VAR consortium 1NService expects to bring at least five other vendors into the fold by the end of the year.
Intel Will Demo Its First Multi-Core CPU At IDF

President Paul Otellini will publicly demonstrate Intel's first dual-core processor as part of a keynote at the Intel Developer Forum, which runs Sept. 7 to Sept. 9.
Making Sense of IBM's Executive Shuffle

Just when IBM partners thought they had settled into a nice, predictable rhythm with their vendor of choice, things go all haywire.
The Shot Heard 'Round The Channel

Diversification, not specialization, was the thinking behind the logicalis-sti merger
Under CEO Mike Baur, ScanSource has also expanded, regionally and technologically

ScanSource Surges Beyond Point-Of-Sales

ScanSource has expanded both regionally and technologically; the distributor is aggressively building a presence in VoIP and courting underserved regions such as Latin America.
Philly Considers Wireless Internet For All

For less than what it costs to build a small library, city officials believe they can turn all 135 square miles of Philadelphia into the world's largest wireless Internet hot spot.
IBM Showcases New Server At U.S. Open

Michael Borman, the new head of IBM's iSeries product division, chose center court at the U.S. Open on Tuesday to make his public debut showcasing how IBM's workhorse server is tracking every volley and match during the U.S. Open's 14-day run in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.
IBM Opens Up BladeCenter Spec

IBM today opened up the design specification for its eServer BladeCenter systems in a bid to encourage vendors to create add-ons and adapters for the platform.
Court Reinstates Class Action Against Oracle

An appeals court reinstated a class action lawsuit filed by angry shareholders against Oracle and top executives.
Avocent Acquires Sonic Mobility

Avocent, a maker of keyboard, video and mouse switching systems, said Wednesday that it acquired Sonic Mobility Inc., a privately-held company located in Calgary, Canada, for $8 million in cash, plus assumed debt and certain transaction costs.
Avnet Ups IBM Partnership, Eyes PeopleSoft Alliance

Avnet Partner Solutions unleashed a host of new programs and offerings around its biggest vendor, IBM, at the distributor's Ignition 2004 Conference in San Antonio, while also tapping Big Blue in its effort to establish a new distribution agreement with PeopleSoft.
Distributor hosts contest for best vertical market solutions

ScanSource: Get Innovative, Get Cash

If you have an innovative solution, ScanSource may have $1,000 for you. The distributor is hosting a contest for solution providers that have deployed creative solutions in 10 vertical markets.
Avnet To Help VARs Grab More IBM Rebates

Avnet Partner Solutions' IBM Division is revamping its rebate tracking system to give VARs a better handle on incentive targets.

Slide Shows

	10 Hot 3-D Printers In The Channel Manufacturers that are teaming with channel partners on 3-D printer sales include HP Inc., Formlabs and Desktop Metal.
	5 Major IoT Challenges Executives Are Grappling With A recent survey of more than 100 IoT executives found that many of them face issues when it comes to scalability, implementation, connectivity and security of IoT deployments, pointing to potential opportunities for solution providers.
	5 Things You Should Know About Cisco's Decision To Fold Spark Into Webex Cisco has announced that the former Spark platform will be known as Webex Teams, and it comes along with the launch of a new Webex Meetings application, as well as a new Webex Assistant and a Webex Share device.