CRN Networking News
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ShoreTel's acquisition of Agito Networks and subsequent mobility program might be the needed oomph behind its enterprise expansion strategy, partners say.
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Study: Three Of Four Companies To Have Videoconferencing In Two Years
Today, desktop and multisite meeting rooms represent the main videoconferencing implementations, but IT managers are showing increasing interest in full telepresence, according to CDW -
Cisco's 'Good Enough' Viral Campaign Hints At Marketing Assault To Come
What Cisco's viral video and new marketing campaign say about how it plans to bounce back after a tough few weeks. -
Startup Big Switch Tackling Management Challenges With Virtualization
Startup Big Switch Networks aims to use virtualization to shake up networking management in the same disruptive way that VMware has managed to do on the server. -
Avaya's U.S. Channel Chief To Depart
Avaya's top U.S. channel executive is leaving the company, part of several major recent executive moves confirmed by Avaya to CRN. -
Vidyo's Expansion Veers Mobile
Service providers and mobile devices will be the next avenues for Vidyo's growth, according to its CMO. -
Carrier Services Key To Tech Data-Brightstar Venture
Tech Data and Brightstar's new venture, ActivateIT, offers carrier services through VARs in addition to mobile device hardware. -
D-Link: VIP Program Changes Spur Deal Reg Surge
Rather than a complete channel program revamp, D-Link set out to update the rewards and resources for partners and saw immediate results. -
IBM Social Media Chief Jumps To Juniper
Juniper's hiring spree continues with the pickup of IBM's manager for social business strategy. -
Cloud UC Specialist Smoothstone Acquired By West Corp.
Smoothstone, which offers various IP communications as-a-service, is the latest acquisition by M&A-hungry West. -
'Strong Offense,' New Products Give Juniper Q1 Boost
Juniper posted first quarter revenue gains and is leveraging what it called a strong offense to gather momentum and stay competitive with new products, services and strategic moves. -
Juniper Networks CEO: We're In Execution Mode
In an interview with CRN, Juniper CEO Kevin Johnson explains how Juniper plans to steer partners toward the new network and profit from Juniper's busiest, most ambitious year yet. -
12 Recent Networking Industry Acquisitions To Keep An Eye On
From the potential AT&T-T-Mobile blockbuster to a series of smaller, but strategic video and cloud acquisitions made by VARs and service providers, here are 12 recently completed or announced deals that should have channel tongues wagging for a while. -
LifeSize Adds Skype Video Integration To Passport Line
LifeSize's personal telepresence product, Passport, can now initiate video calls with Skype users, adding flexibility and new opportunity for LifeSize partners. -
Cisco's Next Borderless Networks Update Focused On Security, Video
Cisco updates the expanding Borderless Networks portfolio with tools for more granular security policy and better video optimization. -
Former MegaPath Channel Chief Returns As President
Popular MegaPath executive Dan Foster has returned to MegaPath after a four-month absence, taking over as president, business markets. -
Juniper Channel Chiefs: Follow Through On Software
Software is the next big evolution for the Juniper channel, say its channel chiefs, who promised greater partner enablement resources and tighter marketing engagement for Juniper partners. -
Cisco Exits Continue: SVP Resigns, Security VP To Juniper
The revolving door is spinning with frequency at Cisco these days, with two more high profile executive departures confirmed this week. -
Alcatel-Lucent Eyeing Sale of Enterprise Telecom Business: Report
According to a report, Alcatel-Lucent is looking to sell its enterprise-facing telecom equipment business, which is where many of its channel partners play. -
Motorola, Huawei Settle Dispute Over Nokia Siemens Networks Deal
Motorola Solutions and Huawei have agreed to settle all pending litigation related to Huawei concerns over a sale of Motorola wireless assets to Nokia Siemens Networks.