CRN Mobility News for VARs and Technology Integrators

Microsoft Mobile Office Heads To Android OS, But Still Not Tablets

Microsoft has released Office Mobile for Android, but it requires an Office 365 subscription and still no tablet access.
Dell Board Denies Michael Dell Buyout Vote Rule Change

The special committee delivers Michael Dell a buyout vote blow but offers to postpone the shareholder vote again.
The 10 Coolest Tablets Of 2013 (So Far)

As tablets become more attractive as a business tool, competition continues to heat up. With each new device comes new hardware and features to outplay the last device. Check out some of the coolest tablets on the market so far this year.
Apple Taps Former Mac, iPad Engineering Chief To Lead Special Projects

Bob Mansfield, a 14-year Apple exec who was leading the company's wireless groups, has left his executive role to focus on special projects.
Fed-Up Asus Shuns Windows RT, Shifts Focus To Intel-Based Windows 8 Tablets

Asus has become the latest OEM to distance itself from Windows RT, as its chairman says the company will use Intel processors in future Windows 8.
Forrester Says Chromebooks Are Ready For Enterprise: Now, The Reality Check

Forrester says Google's cloud-centric Chromebooks are ready for the enterprise. VARs say Forrester has its head in the clouds.
Head-To-Head: Google Nexus 7 Vs. Apple iPad Mini

The 7-inch battle between Nexus and iPad rages on. CRN breaks down a spec-for-spec comparison of the smaller product versions from giant companies.
9 Carl Icahn Quotes On Dell: Wall Street's Biggest Loudmouth

A sound bite machine, investor Carl Icahn's sure doesn't keep quiet. Here's a collection of Carl Icahn quotes, Tweets and one-liners on his battle with Dell CEO Michael Dell over the future of Dell.
The 10 Coolest Laptops Of 2013 (So Far)

The year's only half over and already we've seen incredible innovation in the world of laptops. Here's a look at some of the coolest on the market so far this year.
Microsoft CEO Ballmer Fesses Up, Admits To Overestimating Surface Demand

Confirming what many already suspected, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reportedly told employees in a town-hall meeting that Microsoft made more Surface tablets than it could sell.
Analysts Warn VARs: Dell's Future Is Rocky

Analysts say bumpy road ahead for Dell VARs as the company's future rests on shareholder buyout vote.
After iPad Sales Dip, Apple CEO Tim Cook Trash Talks Tablet Market

In a rare moment of competitive posturing, Apple's CEO suggests that other tablet vendors are still way behind the iPad even after sales dipped this quarter for the first time ever.
Michael Dell Ups His Offer, But There's A Catch

The Dell board postpones the shareholder vote again as Michael Dell's new offer is contingent on his proposal to change the voting rules.
10 More Cool Tech Products Seeking Funding On Kickstarter

Here are 10 more awesome Kickstarter funding projects for tech products including a real holographic 3-D display, a 'brain' to connect a number of devices and hold the same files, and a secure instant messenger.
Apple CEO Says Looming Business Threats Aren't As Big As They May Seem

Despite better-than-expected iPhone sales, Apple is facing a number of potential challenges to its business, but CEO Tim Cook batted them away in Apple's Q3 earnings call.
Dell-Ja Vu: Dell Buyout Vote Might Be Delayed Again

Icahn says Dell board is 'blowin' in the wind' as media reports suggest another buyout vote delay.
Client Device Of The Future: Vendor And VAR Insights

The world of mobility is moving ahead at full speed. Vendors and VARs give insight on directions in which they see mobility moving in the near future.
Report: Bill Gates Might 'Return To His Old Post' At Microsoft

Every time Microsoft has a bad quarter, there's chatter about Bill Gates coming back to rescue the company, and now history is repeating itself.
8 Snapshots Of Carl Icahn Takeovers

Carl Icahn's fight with Dell is not his first takeover rodeo. Here is a look back at the Icahn's past investments.
The 10 Coolest Apps Of 2013 (So Far)

From an app that sends messages to selected recipients when your phone dies, to an audio recording app to use during meetings, CRN brings our readers the coolest apps of 2013 so far.

Slide Shows

	9 Cool New PCs In Dell's Commercial Lineup Dell is launching refreshed models for its Precision mobile workstation, Latitude business laptop and OptiPlex desktop portfolios.
	Dell And HPE Battle For Cloud Infrastructure Supremacy As Public Cloud Drives $12.8B In Q4 Spending Dell, HPE, Cisco and Huawei top IDC's worldwide market share leaderboard for cloud IT infrastructure sales during the fourth quarter of 2017.
	What Does The Next-Generation Solution Provider Look Like? Top Channel Leaders Weigh In Four cloud and telecom channel leaders shared what solution providers should focus on to earn future business, how their own companies are developing the next generation of channel executives, and what their vision for the channel partner of the future will look like.