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10 Most Controversial Companies Of 2012

Every year there are IT vendors that love to shake things up, battle with rivals, take bold risks and generally stir things up. Here we examine the 10 most notable examples from this year.
The 10 Most-Read CRN News Stories Of 2012

CRN presents the most-read technology news stories of 2012, from HP and Oracle's very public spat to the competition in the cloud and mobility spaces heating up.
The 10 Biggest Virtualization Stories Of 2012

From software-defined networking's rise, to big deals and major executive shuffles, this was a year with few dull moments in the virtualization marketplace.
The 10 Coolest Smartphones Of 2012

Smartphones got even smarter in 2012, with new features that even five years ago would seem like something out of the Jetson's. Here are 10 of the coolest to burst onto the scene.
Head To Head: Apple iPhone 5 Vs. Samsung Galaxy S III

In a battle of handhelds, the CRN Test Center compares two of the world's leading smartphones.
5 Companies That Dropped The Ball This Week

For the week ending Dec. 7, CRN looks at five companies that were either asleep at the wheel or just didn't make good decisions.
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week

For the week ending Dec. 7, CRN looks at five companies that brought their 'A' game and made moves to beat out competitors.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: 15 Tech Ideas For Women

No luck finding the perfect gift for the techie lady in your life? CRN has a few tech gift ideas that are perfect for women.
10 Handmade Holiday Gifts For Your Techie

Looking for a unique gift for the tech-lover in your life? Have you thought about shopping for something handmade? We did some of the scavenging so you don't have to.
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week

For the week ending Nov. 30, CRN looks at five companies that brought their 'A' game and made moves to beat out competitors.
Forgive And Forget? 10 Famous Tech Apologies

Companies from Apple to Amazon have had to seek customers' forgiveness for one mishap or another. Here are 10 tech apologies that are especially memorable.
Holiday Gift Guide 2012: 25 Hot Ideas For Your Techie

Looking for the perfect high-tech gift? Here are 25 hot suggestions from CRN, sure to complete any techie's holiday wish list.
Gartner's Top 10 Technology Trends For 2013

Ranging from mobility to big data, here are 10 technology trends Gartner expects to shake up the market in 2013 and beyond.
To BYOD Or Not To BYOD: Is Your Own Business Secure?

Many VARs and MSPs spend their day managing their customers' devices, including employee-owned smartphones and tablets that have access to corporate information. But do those same solution providers have similar procedures in place for their own employees?
Security On The Cheap: 5 Low-Cost Apps To Boost Mobile Security

Security for mobile devices doesn't have to be expensive. Just check out these five security-focused apps.
Five Companies That Dropped The Ball This Week

For the week ending Oct. 19, CRN looks at five companies that were either asleep at the wheel or just didn't make good decisions.
Five Companies That Came To Win This Week

For the week ending Oct. 19, CRN looks at five companies that brought their 'A' game and made moves to beat out competitors.
The MIT Research Vault: 7 Wireless Technologies Of The Future

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is ushering in a new generation of wireless solutions that will change the way we work and play. Here's a sneak peek.
Inside Apple's iPhone 5: Product Teardown

With a screwdriver and a suction cup, you too can look inside Apple's iPhone 5.
Five Companies That Dropped The Ball This Week

For the week ending Oct. 5, CRN looks at five companies that were either asleep at the wheel or just didn't make good decisions.

Slide Shows

	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.
	CRN Interview: Atos North America CEO On U.S. Expansion, M&A Strategy And Why Labor Arbitrage Is Dying "The world of offshoring everything to India or the Philippines is gone because customers want people next to them," said Atos North America CEO Patrick Adiba, in an interview with CRN.