CRN Mobility News for VARs and Technology Integrators

PC Market Beats Expectations But Still Down, IDC Says

IDC's quarterly PC market report shows Apple is down and Google's Chromebooks are up and crowns Lenovo the big winner.
Juniper System Updates Archer Rugged Device With Integrated GPS, Longer Battery Life

Juniper Systems' latest rugged handheld computer, the Archer 2, is loaded with features that put it head and shoulders above the previous version.
Microsoft Opens Surface Reseller Program To All Aussie VARs: Report

In Australia, Microsoft has done away with VIP VARs for Surface sales and opened up reseller program to all, according to reports.
Microsoft Eyeing Invitation-Only Program For Next Phase Of Surface Distribution

Microsoft is loosening its tight grip on Surface resellers and will soon expand the number of VARs who can resell the tablets.
Smartphone Scoop: 5 Intriguing Rumors For October

A smartphone in Amazon's near future? Lenovo bringing a smartphone to the U.S.? Here's a rundown of the latest rumors.
HP Teams With Google To Launch Business Chromebooks

HP is taking a page from Google's playbook and then putting its own spin on it with new HP Google Business Chromebooks.
Inside Denali's New Integration Center (Video)

Denali Advanced Integration just opened a new location in Plano, Texas. CRN TV goes behind the scenes of the new integration facility.
BlackBerry Stock Spikes Amid Acquisition Rumors

Though BlackBerry saw a boost in stock prices, the likelihood of an acquisition remains slim.
Get 'Em While You Can: Microsoft Says Surface 2 Tablets Almost Sold Out

As Microsoft gears up to launch its Surface 2 tablets, it's warning would-be buyers not to dawdle if they want to get their hands on the updated tablet-PC hybrid the day it hits store shelves.
BlackBerry Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit

BlackBerry is served with a class-action lawsuit from investors alleging damage from investing in 'stock at artificially inflated prices.'
Fixmo Leads Great Migration: 'Make The Leap' From BlackBerry

Fixmo and SteelCloud team up on worldwide enterprise mobility platform for hosters expected to detract tens of thousands from BlackBerry.
Icahn Finally, Officially Calls It Quits With Dell

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn officially ended being a Dell shareholder antagonist on Friday.
Head-To-Head: Dell Venue 11 Pro Vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 2

The market for Windows 8 tablets suddenly gets crowded as Dell introduces five new models. How does the Dell Venue 11 Pro stack up against the Microsoft Surface Pro 2?
Ditching BlackBerry Could Open Channel Floodgates

BlackBerry's downward spiral has left BlackBerry users on unsteady ground, possibly opening the gates for big enterprises to seek out new solutions.
Despite CEA Chief's Excitement, Microsoft Says It's Not Stepping Up Its CES Presence

After scaling back its participation in CES in January, Microsoft is going to have a big presence at CES this year, according to the event's organizer. But, Microsoft says this isn't accurate.
Gartner: 'BlackBerry Organizations Must Decide On A New Course Of Action'

A bleak BlackBerry future has been deemed too risky, according to Gartner. Clients should seek alternatives to mobile device solutions.
Dell Doubles Down On Android And Windows Pro Tablets

At an event in New York, Dell takes the wraps off 7- and 8-inch Venue Android tablets and focuses on Microsoft Windows 8.1 for its new Venue Pro line of tablets.
Major Product Push: 7 Captivating Dell Tablets And Notebooks

Dell aims to attract more consumer audience while remaining favorable in the channel with new tablet and notebook lineups.
Delta Replacing Pilots' iPads With Surface 2 Tablets, And Pilots Reportedly Aren't Thrilled

Microsoft inks deal with Delta Airlines to replace pilots' flight manuals and documents with Surface 2 tablets, but pilots are apparently not pleased at having to give up their iPads.
IBM Buys Mobile Analytics Firm The Now Factory

IBM beefs up its mobile analytics portfolio by acquiring a Dublin, Ireland-based firm that provides data into how customers use mobile services.

Slide Shows

	20 Wild And Wacky Scenes From RSA Conference 2018 CRN looks back at the fun scenes and activities from the show floor of RSA Conference 2018 in San Francisco last week.
	The Best And Worst Technology Company Stocks In The First Quarter Of 2018 Twenty-six of the 44 technology companies on our watch list recorded gains in the price of their publicly traded shares in the first quarter of 2018. Take a look at who were the winners and who were the losers.
	8 Printer Market Trends To Watch In 2018 The shift toward multifunction printers, competition in the A3 and A4 markets and printer security are among the major trends in the industry.