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GovernmentOGC denies eAuctions are unsuitable for VARs
But smaller companies say that tendering is still a difficult and often frustrating process 25 Jul 2008
FinanceMorse takes a £4m hit
Integrator announces cost-reduction programme which will result in a £4m to £4.5m one-off charge 25 Jul 2008
EC weighs up Barclays offer for Computerlinks
European Commission reveals the deadline for its decision will be 27 August 25 Jul 2008
Steljes admits to job losses
Audiovisual distributor reveals 'a couple' of jobs have gone as it prepares for growth in 2009 25 Jul 2008
Ingram hails 'record' second quarter
Broadliner sees turnover and net profit increase for both the quarter and the six-month financial period 25 Jul 2008
SCH finalises Interface deal
Birmingham-based distributor finally completes £2m deal 25 Jul 2008
NEC claims channel U-turn will help partners
The vendor claims the move will give partners a helping hand, rather than competing with them 25 Jul 2008
Most read stories
Online spend rockets in 2008
Internet spending has lessened the pain of the credit crunch following £26.5bn of sales in the first half of 2008 25 Jul 2008
Green IT too complex says Calyx
The integrator pushes vendors to straighten out mixed messages 25 Jul 2008
Retail Assist extends deal
Retail VAR secures deal with high-street chain for another five years 25 Jul 2008
UK bears the brunt of credit crunch
Firms in this country are harder hit by economic climate than US counterparts, according to KPMG research 24 Jul 2008
Symantec dismisses talk of channel strategy shift
Despite reports, the security firm is adamant that a change in policy is not on the agenda 24 Jul 2008
Juniper announces new chief executive
Networking and security vendor appoints Kevin Johnson as new chief executive 24 Jul 2008
ANS pre-tax profits rocket 120 per cent
Ambitious VAR breaks through the £10m turnover barrier and also hints at future acquisitions 24 Jul 2008
Mimecast moves closer to indirect sales model
Vendor plans to recruit software-as-a-service partners for formalised channel programme 24 Jul 2008
Ricoh looks to protect its lot
Vendor hopes that its new brand image and 90ppm products will help safeguard partner revenue 24 Jul 2008
Rock ups its game with latest notebook range
Manufacturer claims line-up will give gaming fans a better choice of supplier and the ability to buy in store 24 Jul 2008
in-depth
AnalysisHone your awards entry
While the entry date for the Channel Awards has been extended, it is still vital to make sure that you have passed on all the necessary information by the new deadline as there can be no exceptions, writes Simon Meredith 24 Jul 2008
NewsFairweather supporters
Businesses should be taking more risks to reap long term benefits, says Sara Yirrell 24 Jul 2008
Opportunities to minimise
Resellers need to provide a service-based approach to businesses to help them rationalise their datacentres effectively 17 Jul 2008
High spirits on the Horizon
Morale hits a high following Avnet’s buyout of Horizon Technology, writes Sara Yirrell 17 Jul 2008
More than a blip on the horizon
Nearly all UK companies are bracing themselves for a downturn as confidence drops 17 Jul 2008
It is all in the selection
Microsoft’s latest licensing plan is great news, but navigating the compliance maze is still a challenge writes Patrick Gunn 15 Jul 2008
Get the X factor
As the credit crunch bites, what is the secret to managing cash flow? Sara Yirrell weighs up the benefits of factoring 14 Jul 2008
Just a blip for the IT crowd
Despite tough times, IT industry still keeping head above water, writes Sara Yirrell 14 Jul 2008
Link into the latest trend
Channel players should be riding the trend of social networking, says Sara Yirrell 07 Jul 2008
Send in your entry and win more than just an award
Resellers that win a Channel Award can make good use of the success to build their business. Simon Meredith explains why it is worth the effort 03 Jul 2008
Stay ahead in education
The education sector offers a wealth of opportunities to channel players, writes Doug Woodburn 26 Jun 2008
Distribution proves its worth
Eyes were opened at the Global Technology Distribution Council’s first European investor conference, says Sara Yirrell 26 Jun 2008
CRN TV
In The Studio With CRN: Josh Claman, Dell
In an editorial coup for CRN, Josh Claman, vice president of EMEA channels at Dell, talks to CRN TV about the vendor's channel plans
CRN Fight Night bouts are LIVE!
ALL the bouts from CRN's first ever white collar boxing event at The Brewery in Chiswell Street, are now online in their full glory for CRN readers to watch.
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events
CRN Channel Golf Challenge 2008
CRN's annual golfing day will this year be held on 16 September at a championship course in East Sussex
CRN Reseller Leadership Forum
An exclusive channel conference from CRN, to be held over one action-packed day in September 2008
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The editor's diary
Channel news and views from Sara Yirrell, editor of CRN
Spider bots - Ugh!
25 Jul 2008Following my nasty bug experience yesterday - an article I was reading in the Metro this morning made me shudder....
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Sweeping statement
17 Jun 2008Informer is not usually one to moan - but at an event recently a senior figure from a well known software vendor...
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