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Worldwide Server Shipments Jump 27 Percent, Revenue Up 14 Percent in Q2 2010


[September 2, 2010] Researcher Gartner reports flat sequential performance but year-over-year 29 percent growth in x86 server shipments and 37 percent revenue boost for Q2. Unix servers decline by 16.5 percent in shipments and 8.8 percent in revenue for the period.

Global PC Shipments Will Jump 19 Percent in 2010, Lag in Second Half of Year, Researcher Says


[September 1, 2010] Gartner lowers to 15.3 percent PC unit shipment growth forecast for Q3/Q4 2010, blames uncertain economy in mature markets.

Global PC Microprocessor Shipments, Revenue Improving


[August 25, 2010] Researcher IDC’s Q2 2010 data shows a sequential 3.6 percent bump in unit shipments and a 6.2 percent jump in revenues compared to the prior quarter. Strong first half performance may yield to late summer weakness.

Broadband Expansion Unimportant, Not Government Priority, Study Says


[August 13, 2010] Only 40 percent of Americans in research study pegged broadband expansion as a priority. Findings show rate of growth slowing, 21 percent shun Internet use, but millions go online to find jobs, access health information, learn, use government services, stay informed.

Cloud Computing Could Fuel Economic Recovery, Shore Up IT Budgets, Researchers Say


[July 28, 2010] Two separate studies of IT business decision-makers points to the cloud as driver of IT savings. Confidence in cloud technology building but security concerns persist among enterprise customers.

Solution Providers Making Headway With EHR Deployments


[July 15, 2010] Greenway Medical, athenahealth land EHR deals as health care organizations, eyeing millions in incentives, push to implement EHR technology and meet meaningful use standards.

Global PC Shipments Jump 21 Percent in Q2 2010


[July 29, 2010] PC vendors ship 83 million units worldwide for the period, posting double-digit growth for third consecutive quarter, researcher Gartner says.

Researcher Cuts Worldwide 2010 IT Spending Forecast


[July 2, 2010] Gartner expects 3.9 percent global IT spending growth, down from earlier 5.3 percent prediction. Blames slide in euro value.

Cloud Service Sales Worldwide To Exceed $68B In 2010


[June 24, 2010] Researcher says global revenue will jump 16.6 percent this year, approach $150 billion by 2014.

IT Sales Through Distribution Climb Above Pre-Recession Levels In U.S.


[May 28, 2010] Recent tracking data shows 27 percent year-over-year increase.

Global Server Shipments Q1 2010 Jump 23 Percent, Mobile PC Shipments Up 43 Percent, Researcher Says


[May 27, 2010] Gartner projects 22 percent increase in worldwide PC shipments, 12 percent rise in global PC spending in 2010.

Researcher Forecasts 4 Percent Uptick in Worldwide Enterprise IT Spending


[May 19, 2010] Gartner findings point to enterprise IT spending growth rising to $2.4 trillion across vertical segments but advises caution in uncertain economic environment.

Global PC Processor Q1 2010 Shipments Jump 39 Percent


[May 7, 2010] Shipments, revenue show sequential decline from Q4 2009 but less than expected.

Worldwide PC Market Spikes 27 Percent in Q1, Researcher Says


[April 18, 2010] Forecasts 5 percent uptick in global IT spending for 2010

IBM Study Shows Midmarket CFOs Under Pressure


[April 13, 2010] Global survey reveals elevated decision-making role but large gap in agenda and ability to execute.

IBM Teams With eMeter For Smart Grid Technology Bundle


[March 28, 2010] Package aimed at helping mid-sized utilities with smart grid deployments.

Tech Data To Carry Cisco Service Provider Video Technology Portfolio


[March 13, 2010] Distributor will handle video distribution network solutions, including products from Cisco’s acquisition of Scientific Atlanta.

HP and McKesson Tap Channel Partners For Health Care Solutions


[February 2, 2010] EHR provider and HP partner on pre-configured solutions, available through Tech Data. Furthers moves by IT players to use federal stimulus funds to advance health care technology.

Two-Year Downturn in IT Spending Is Over, Researcher Says


[January 13, 2010] Forrester forecasts an 8 percent uptick in 2010 global IT spending.

IBM Taking Wait-and-See Approach On Mid-market Cloud Services


[January 12, 2010] Vendor readies solutions in six strategic development areas, preps channel partners.

Global Storage Software Market Shows Small Sequential Increase in Q3


[December 8, 2009] IDC data indicates 8 percent decline year-over-year worldwide

Businesses Will Use More Social Media Next Year to Communicate With Workers, Study Says


[December 7, 2009] Data shows economic downturn prompts need for new communication methods. Lack of IT support or inadequate resources cited by non-adopters.

Ingram Micro Expects to Ship 3 Million Units a Week in Holiday Season


[November 25, 2009] Distributor says volume shipments should match last year's totals.

Five Technologies That Will Help VARs Survive


[March 5, 2009] Despite the current economic malaise, VARs can make a buck by focusing on five technologies: SaaS, manages services, open source, storage and virtualization.

Microsoft: King of The Patent Hill


[January 28, 2008] Microsoft emerges as top tech patent holder with more than 15,000 patents pending.


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