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Embracing the Big open-source Society

Acquia's Jim Shaw

A "big" and relatively debt-free society would be fostered by embracing open source, says Jim Shaw

22 Nov 2011

Novell cans “pointless” partner satisfaction survey

A fresh vision

Vendor admits results of tri-annual customer satisfaction survey were not representative of partners' capabilities

25 Oct 2011

Novell finds new mate

Arrow bags Novell ID and security franchise

Linux IT takes strategic role in Bristol Council deal

LinuxIT's Peter Dawes-Huish

Integrator attends Cabinet Office meeting to help get BCC's open-source strategy back on track

06 Oct 2011

Linux IT to underwrite open-source adoption

Linux IT bulks up

Open source, open government?

A BBC report reveals the government has not stuck to a pledge.....

07 Sep 2011

Linux IT to underwrite open-source adoption

Integrator will attempt to remove fear around community open-source projects with indemnification programme

01 Jul 2011

Microsoft tightens OS market stranglehold

Software monolith stretches lead at the top, but open source rivals make waves in the server arena

27 Apr 2011

Open source and the cloud, part II

Peter Dawes-Huish develops his thoughts on a plan for cloud migration

23 Feb 2011

Open source and the cloud

Peter Dawes-Huish says taking a more open approach may speed adoption

22 Feb 2011

Gartner: more than half of firms use open source

Analyst's figures reveal use of proprietary software is declining

09 Feb 2011

Linux IT bulks up

Open source integrator grows by almost a half in 2010 as it strengthens management team

10 Dec 2010

HP steps up drive to nab Sun customers

Vendor partners with Microsoft, Red Hat and Novell to improve migration incentive programme

15 Dec 2009

Interactive Ideas gets new HQ

Distributor buys new Enfield hub and aims for further growth and international expansion

25 Nov 2009

Sun to shine on if Oracle deal is sealed

Reseller interest in Sun could be revived post-acquisition, predicts John Taylor

03 Nov 2009

Thesaurus embraces the penguin

VAR launches a range of training courses to help customers get the most from open source

30 Oct 2009

Zimbra gets Interactive Ideas

Open source specialist bolsters UK channel with distribution addition

28 Oct 2009

Novell creates EMEA channel post

Software vendor claims new role is critical to its growth in the region as partners voice fears over slow sales

18 Aug 2009

Big sales to smaller businesses

VARs can take advantage of managed hosting to support increased IT demands

07 Aug 2009

Open source growth trumps expectations

IDC ups growth forecasts for open source software due to higher-than-anticipated acceptance level

30 Jul 2009

Novell dips ISVs in open source

Software vendor launches Linux-based programme to help ISVS deliver applications in the cloud

29 Jul 2009

Making sales and savings with open source-derived software

Open source products offer possibilities for the channel, says Petra Heinrich

17 Jun 2009

Interactive Ideas gets a lift from Linux sales

Distributor claims public sector take up of open source software is helping to drive takeup

01 Jun 2009

Logicalis debuts 'Pay as you Grow' model

Integrator unveils new pricing model to overcome financial overhead and complexity of migrating to Linux Open Source/System z

20 May 2009

Linux adoption boosted by downturn

Majority of firms looking to accelerate Linux adoption as recession bites

16 Mar 2009

Stay open to security issues

When you can tinker with the code security becomes a vital consideration, points out Rob Rachwald

27 Feb 2009

Data management above the cloud

A real storage revolution is going on, according to Kim Jones

26 Feb 2009

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