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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
Westcon Group Names Dean Douglas as Chief Operating Officer

16 June 2008

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
Cisco offers new SAN modules

19/09/2008

Cisco is working on better technology for data centres.
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
f5 is upbeat on results

24/07/2008

F5 Networks has shown continuing growth
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
Down To Business: Heads Up, Tech Management

03/24/2007

A view on IT.
True Channel Savvy Takes Years To Learn

02/19/2007

The channel is hot.
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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