Smallbusiness News


HP Names Veghte Chief Strategy Officer


[January 25, 2012] Former Microsoft Windows business leader adds to current role as HP software exec.

N-able Technologies Says Partners, Company Outperformed Expectations in 2011, Sets 2012 Goals


[January 14, 2012] Managed services platform provider points to strong growth in SMBs and devices managed, expanded international partner base, product updates and competitive replacements.

HP Taps Crouther to Head U.S. Public Sector Enterprise Services


[January 03, 2012] Vendor names IT veteran, unit’s former finance vice president to expand government services business.

HP Offers $2 Billion in Cloud Financing


[November 04, 2011] Enterprise and government clients urged to finance cloud projects with bundled offer for CloudSystem solutions.

IBM Adds 24 Pre-Configured, Partner-Ready SMB Solutions for Analytics, Cloud, Collaboration, Security


[September 12, 2011] Vendor backs solutions with $1 billion financing offer to channel partners

HP Adds 40 Training Centers Globally for SMBs, Pledges More Expansion


[June 29, 2011] Vendor adds new SMB-focused solutions, offers financing options.

Tech Data Teams with Brightstar on Mobility Services for SMBs


[April 07, 2011] Joint venture called ActivateIT to help resellers capture sales in mobility market.

More SMBs Will Pay for Cloud Services in the Next Three Years, Microsoft Study Shows


[March 29, 2011] Nearly 40 percent will pay for at least one cloud service by 2014 and many will be using more than three services. Most SMBs will purchase cloud services from a local service provider.

CompTIA, TECNA Website to Advocate for SMB Technology Companies


[March 09, 2011] New forum to connect users with government representatives, stay current on legislative and policy issues, house information on broad and specific topics.

D&H Distributing Offers SMB Server Instruction With New Solutions Lab


[February 22, 2011] Server system building sessions, vendor trainings provided for resellers through new lab at company’s headquarters.

Cisco Again Courts SMB Sales with Two Financing Promotions


[February 02, 2011] Vendor offers zero percent financing on Unified Communications 540 and 560 Series and extends 3 percent, three-year financing for SMBs in the U.S. through April, 2011.

SMBs Bypassing Cost Savings, Technology Benefits, Vendors' Study Says


[December 11, 2010] Lenovo and AMD-sponsored study finds financially stressed SMB community not leveraging full effect of technology to reduce costs, improve efficiency and security.

HP Offers New Low-cost Digital Signage Solutions for SMBs


[November 16, 2010] New low-cost, easy-to-use line of digital signage players can be deployed in a single location or across a small network.

Symantec Offers Marketing Help to Smaller Channel Partners


[August 27, 2010] Security software vendor offers two initiatives to help resellers improve speed, efficiency of marketing campaigns, leverage its resources.

Microsoft Previews Small Business Server Aurora


[August 18, 2010] Vendor calls server “bridge to the cloud” for small businesses.

Symantec SMB Study Shows Data Loss Biggest IT Worry


[June 21, 2010] SMBs spend $51,000 per year on average to safeguard data in noticeable turnabout from last year.

Cisco Aims New Network Storage Line At Small Businesses


[June 11, 2010] Smart Storage collection offers channel partners opportunity to add professional services, deploy business applications.

SMBs Want Immediate Payback From IT Solutions, Study Says


[May 07, 2010] SMBs turning to virtualization, unified communications, SaaS expect quick return on investment.

N-able Training Offers Tips For New Customers, Extending SMB Coverage


[April 21, 2010] Free, 12-part Webinar series open to all N-able partners. Vendor opens new website for midmarket network systems management and IT automation.

IBM Initiates Broad Plan To Help Budding Entrepreneurs


[April 06, 2010] Vendor provides start ups with access to cloud-based industry-specific technology, opportunities to leverage technology experts and project managers, networking workshops, social media.

HP Rolls Out Zero Percent Financing Options for SMBs


[February 01, 2010] Vendor tries to spark SMB buying, follows similar offer from rival Cisco.

Cisco Aims New Financing Offer At SMBs


[January 25, 2010] Vendor offers three-year, zero percent financing to stimulate sales, boost partner profitability.

Cisco Bolsters Small Business Portfolio With New Products, Programs and Services


[December 03, 2009] Vendor extends SMB offerings to channel partners to mark anniversary of $100 investment in market.

SMBs Embrace Virtualization


[July 23, 2009] Move by small and mid-sized businesses toward technologies that help them cut costs spells ‘opportunity’ for VARs.

Cisco Using VARs to Target SMBs


[June 19, 2009] Networking equipment giant adds new products for small businesses, programs for resellers.

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