SEPTEMBER 20, 2007Issue 19

SMB is easier to virtualize. The infrastructure is more centralized and you may have one IT person. They have more control over that and they are virtualizing as much as they can.

John Sloan, senior research analyst with Info-Tech Research Group.

Virtu(alization) is SMBs' reward
More large enterprises are purchasing x86 server-based virtualization solutions from the likes of VMware, XenSource, Virtual Iron and other vendors, but the adoption is growing at a deeper level within the small and medium sized business (SMB).
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Channel consolidation inevitable
Consolidation in the channel is inevitable as the IT industry continues to mature, said Symantec CEO John Thompson. With maturity and consolidation in the IT manufacturers, channel partners will consolidate as well.
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HP partner initiatives focus on mid-market
HP is expanding three of its channel programs -- Total Care for Business, Partner Co-marketing and Frontline programs -- to demonstrate its momentum (in the mid-market) and help partner growth in this space.
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IBM targets SMBs with iSCSI-based disk array
The System Storage DS3300 entry-level disk array with iSCSI connection rounds out IBM's DS3000 line, joining the DS3200 (SAS or Serial-Attached SCSI) and the DS3400 (fibre channel), which are already shipping.
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SecurityCoverage unleashes remote PC support
SecurityCoverage's PC Support Services include five different offerings: PC Diagnostic Services; PC Performance Tune-up; Virus and Spyware Removal; Complete PC Care; and Vista Customization and Training.
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