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Press Releases
Westcon Group’s Latest Cisco Solutions Handbook Provides Ultimate Desk Reference for Cisco-Oriented Resellers
1 October 2008 Desktop and Online Versions Include Quick Reference Guide to Cisco Products
IT Manufacturers Can Reduce Total Costs Through Distribution, According To Study
29 September 2008 Independent Research Shows Two-Tier Distributors as Most Efficient B2B Solution-Selling Channel
Comstor Training Awarded Cisco Learning Solutions Partner Status
3 September 2008 Established Cisco Training Centre Reaches Highest Partner Level
Westcon offers Cisco Smart Care to Europe
18/08/2008 Westcon will offer Cisco Smart Care Service to the European reseller market
Channel News
Blue Coat ships first WAN client with integrated security
29/09/2008 A WAN client with integrated security has been launched by Blue Coat
Secure Computing sold to McAfee
22/09/2008 Security vendor Secure Computing is being bought by McAfee and added to its range of network security products
Westcon owner gets into India
12/09/2008 Datatec has bought a majority share in an Indian distributor with offices in other countries, with a view to bringing it into the Westcon brand
Westcon wins Cisco training
03/09/2008 Cisco has appointed Westcon Group as a Learning Solutions Partner for product and solutions training
Blue Coat reports success in merger
01/09/2008 First results since combining with Packeteer show Blue Coat meeting targets
Technology News
Second hand devices' security risk
25/09/2008 A new study finds that some 20% of second-hand phones and mobile devices can reveal previous data to the new user
More updates to deal with web threat
15/09/2008 Blue Coat appliances are being updated more frequently as malware blocking is needed even more
Number of mission-critical applications rises
01/09/2008 A new survey on disaster recovery shows that companies are regarding more of their tools as essential to their businesses
IM and social networking cause work problems
18/08/2008 Instant messaging and social networking cause a range of problems when used and misused in the workplace
Meru Networks sorts wireless eavesdroppers
08/08/2008 Meru Netowrks has brought out a 802.11 wireless network protection system against outside access
Podcasts
OneWord - Bob Zimmermann of Spectralink
8th June 2006 OneWord is a monthly podcast that highlights opportunity for resellers within the area of convergence. Topics of discussion include OneVoice program news and resources, vendor spotlights, and recent technology/vertical market trends
OneWord - Cistera Networks
28th March 2006 OneWord is a monthly podcast that highlights opportunities for resellers within the areas of convergence and security. Topics of discussion include program news and resources, vendor spotlights, and recent technology/vertical market trends.
Vendor News
Blue Coat positioning by Gartner
22/09/2008 Analyst Gartner has positioned Blue Coat in the leader's quadrant for the secure web gateway
Blue Coat controls WAN videos
09/09/2008 A new plug-in for PacketShaper controls video traffic in 600 applications
PowerDsine owner points to growth
25/07/2008 Power over Ethernet resumes upward trend, says solution-maker
Technology Research Digest
Gartner debunks security myths
30/09/2008 Researcher Gartner has set out what it thinks is the true picture of IT security threats and reactions
Gartner debunks security myths
30/09/2008 Researcher Gartner has set out what it thinks is the true picture of IT security threats and reactions
WLAN intrusion systems boom
18/09/2008 A new study points to strong growth in the wireless lan intrusion prevention market
Cybercrime issues rising
10/09/2008 A new survey shows that issues of cybercrime are very much on the minds of business people
CEE server growth jumps
01/09/2008 New figures from IDC show that server shipments have picked up, particularly in central and eastern Europe
Business Development
Call-centres issues affect business
17/07/2008 A new study shows how a poor response from call-centres can damage future business prospects
New survey shows benefit of going green
4/07/08 Companies who are committed to saving energy can save money as well, according to a new survey.
Mobile transactions to top $300bn
01/07/2008 Mobile phone transactions are to boom, according to a new study
Cisco launches learning network
24/06/2008 Cisco launches "Social Learning Community" and offers new growth opportunities for individuals
Mobile promotion must think strategy
03/06/2008 The global mobile advertising market is hung up on short term issues, says a new study
Op/Ed
SIP to success in 2007
5 June 2007 By Pete Woodhams, Convergence Solutions Consultant, Technology Solutions Group, Westcon Group
A 'Demand' Generation
01/15/2007 The ability to plan and handle costly demand generation activities that result in sales increases for solution providers and their vendor partners is critical.
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