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November 12, 2008  12:54 PM

When topless meetings are business appropriate



Posted by: badarrow
Authors, Barbara Darrow, Mobile networking technology, News, Wireless networking

Topless meetings? Before you get your knickers in a twist, be advised this G-rated concept--barring laptops, BlackBerries etc. from business meetings --is...

October 1, 2008  7:49 PM

HP ProCurve-Colubris acquisition closes; channels unify



Posted by: rivkalittle
Channel partner programs, Hewlett-Packard, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, News, Reseller blogs, Rivka Little, Wireless networking

HP’s acquisition of Colubris Networks was finalized Wednesday, and the basics of how the products and channels will be integrated are beginning to firm up. HP will integrate Colubris’ product...


September 8, 2008  2:16 PM

Will Juniper acquire its way into WLAN?



Posted by: rivkalittle
Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, News, Wireless networking

The Financial Times (FT) website reported rumors today that Juniper Networks is interested in acquiring either Meru Networks or Aruba Networks --...


September 3, 2008  5:45 PM

Cisco’s elusive acquisition strategy



Posted by: rivkalittle
Cisco, Collaboration software, Enterprise applications, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, News

These days, Cisco’s name in the news is generally accompanied by major acquisition speculation (read EMC or VMware). But anyone looking for something more concrete may have an easier time finding affordable gas. Wednesday morning Cisco senior vice president and corporate controller Jonathan...


August 11, 2008  11:17 PM

HP ProCurve acquires its way into WLAN



Posted by: rivkalittle
Channel partner programs, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, News, Wireless networking

HP ProCurve announced Monday it will buy wireless local area network (WLAN) company Colubris Networks. The terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Colubris is the latest in a string of WLAN players to be snapped up by major networking companies in a race to diversify offerings and offer...


August 4, 2008  10:46 PM

New leadership for Motorola’s handset division



Posted by: rivkalittle
Authors, Enterprise applications, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, Wireless networking

Motorola said Monday that it appointed former Qualcomm executive Sanjay Jha to head its struggling wireless handset...


July 17, 2008  1:47 PM

Belden-Trapeze deal complete



Posted by: rivkalittle
Authors, Channel, Channel partner programs, Cisco, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, News, Reseller channel business development, Wireless networking

Belden Cable announced this week that its $133 million acquisition of one of the largest privately owned Wireless LAN (WLAN) providers Trapeze Networks is complete. Published statements from Belden still don’t make clear how, or even if, Trapeze’s 200 partners will be worked into Belden’s...


June 23, 2008  8:09 PM

I rue the day when the bad guys come after my iPhone



Posted by: Heather Clancy
Authors, Heather Clancy, Information technology services, Leading technology vendors, Mobile networking technology, Vendor partner business issues

I have become so hopelessly addicted to my Apple iPhone for a couple of reasons, not the least of which is that it has saved my butt on more than one occasion when I have been unable to get to my notebook to update this and my other way-to-many blogs. Indeed, when my laptop crashed a few weeks back...


June 11, 2008  2:28 PM

WiMax’ rocky road



Posted by: rivkalittle
Cisco, Enterprise applications, Google, Intel, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, News

WiMax is having a rough life -- and this week epitomizes that. The wireless protocol for broadband access -- known in long form as Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access -- started off the week on a high note. On Monday, six tech heavy hitters, including Cisco Systems, Samsung...


March 15, 2008  8:27 PM

Tech Data wants you to step outside



Posted by: Heather Clancy
Authors, Channel partner programs, Heather Clancy, Information technology services, Mobile networking technology, Networking technology, Wireless networking

Chances are at least SOME portion of your business comes from wireless networking at this point, but I'd bet most of it is of the indoor variety. Well, Tech Data is throwing down the gauntlet to some of the specialized wireless distributors through its new relationship with