CRN Networking News for VARs and Technology Integrators

4 Potential Pitfalls For Cisco's Umi Telepresence

Cisco's Umi Telepresence is an impressive product that could spark interest in home telepresence. But like most new products, Umi is hitting the market with a slew of potential issues and unanswered questions.
Verizon Tips Its Hand On 4G Network Launch Plans

Verizon has unveiled an even more ambitious 4G LTE launch plan than expected, one that will see 38 major U.S. metropolitan regions covered in high-speed mobile broadband.
With Umi, Cisco Stakes Claim in Home Telepresence

Cisco took the wraps off Umi, its long-rumored home telepresence solution. But despite its impressive features, Umi's price tag may be a bit steep for many consumers.
Motorola Rounds Out Partner Program With Radio, Mobile Tracks

Second and third tracks debut for Motorola's six-month-old PartnerEmpower program.
8 Futuristic Glimpses From Cisco's Umi Telepresence Launch

Scenes from Cisco Systems' long-awaited launch of a telepresence product that's designed from the ground up to deliver communications magic to the home living room.
Cisco Exec Bangs Cloud Computing, Video Conferencing Drum

At Ingram Micro's VTN event in San Francisco, Cisco's Jim Sherriff outlined the opportunity for partners that invest in building skill sets around cloud computing and video collaboration.
Borderless Bonanza: Cisco Updates Routing, Switching, Security Lines

It's the latest batch of product, service and support updates tied to Cisco's year-old Borderless Networks architecture strategy.
VeriWave's WLAN Testing Products Find Willing Channel

A leader in wireless testing solutions opens new inroad into channel partner sales.
HP Networking Bulks Up Branch Office, Security Offerings

Goal is to extend HP converged infrastructure services out to branch and remote offices, and integrate them with partner products in HP's AllianceONE network.
Verizon To Refund Customers For 'Mystery Fees'

An two-year FCC investigation finally pushed Verizon Wireless over the edge to issue refunds to 15 million customers who were forced to pay arbitrary "mystery fees" on their data plan bills.
Skype Swipe: High-Ranking Cisco Exec Named New CEO

One of Cisco's top UC, collaboration and enterprise executives will become Skype's CEO at the end of October.
EarthLink Acquires VAR500 Solution Provider

EarthLink ponies up $516 million for ITC Deltacom, adding managed services capabilities in the Southeastern U.S.
Sutus' SMB Networking Appliance Gains Features -- And Fans

Business Central is aimed at VARs comfortable with selling a one-box appliance and delivering managed services on top of it.
All Signs Point To Cisco Home Telepresence Launch

Report says associated products will include a video camera and devices to connect home HDTVs to the Internet.
Report: Facebook, Skype Getting Really Friendly

Two consumer communications giants preparing to integrate services, according to sources.
Juniper CEO: Company Continues To 'Double Down' On Innovation

Juniper CEO Kevin Johnson told Morgan Stanley Managing Director Mary Meeker that he made a pledge early on to "double down" on innovation, and plans to invest further in the mobile and cloud arenas.
Netgear Intros 10GE Switch, Management Console

SMB customers and the VARs serving them will be key to continuing Netgear's strong 2010 growth, executives tell CRN.
Avaya, Skype Team For Integrated UC Infrastructure

It's a two-phase agreeement, and Avaya channel partners will be incentivized to offer Skype-integrated Avaya products as well.
Cisco Distributors Ready To Roll Up Sleeves With Brown

Distribution executives got a chance to meet with Scott Brown, Cisco's new worldwide distribution chief, at the GTDC Vendor Summit.
VARs See Hurry-Up-And-Wait Scenario In FCC White Space Opening

With so many unanswered questions on the FCC's release of unlicensed television broadcast spectrum, solution providers see little reason to invest in the short-term.

Slide Shows

	LogicMonitor CEO On Rapid Growth Initiatives, Channel Expansion And Why An IPO Is 'Still On The Table' After Private Equity Firm Purchase "Our company is growing incredibly fast, it has been for years, but what's clear is we have a total addressable market that is several billion dollars and it's global," said LogicMonitor President and CEO Kevin McGibben.
	Here's How The Top PC Vendors Fared In Q1 2018 The PC market is continuing to shrink, but there were a couple of winners in the U.S. for the first quarter, according to a Gartner report.
	RSA 2018: 12 Security Execs Reveal The Company They're Most Excited About -- Other Than Their Own CRN asks 12 security CEOs, channel chiefs and technical leaders attending RSA 2018 who they believe is delivering the most innovation around security.