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The complexity of ITIL can make it difficult for VARs to improve efficiency. However, change auditing could be the answer, writes Paul Gostick 11 Dec 2006

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How self-reliance can revolutionise IT

The BP initiative that grants staff responsibility for their own IT is just the first step in a new wave of self-reliant schemes, claims David Rae 11 Dec 2006

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A10 set for UK channel following $16m funding

Vendor wants to recruit a network of resellers to push its IDsentrie security appliance 27 Nov 2006

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When it comes to the next big thing in the IT industry, it seems that the channel is good at two things: talking up technology and not seeing the wood for the trees. Simon Meredith reports 23 Nov 2006

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HMRC gets onboard for Carousel battle

The government’s recent crack-down on VAT fraud has shown that it means business. But will this really eliminate the problem, asks Emma Howard 13 Nov 2006

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Virtualisation becomes a channel reality

Virtualisation may mean different things to different people, be it slicing up servers into virtual machines or bringing utility computing to fruition. Either way, it could turn out to be a goldmine for the channel, reveals Simon Meredith 06 Nov 2006

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Adapting to changing needs

The process of software development must adapt to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s businesses, writes Simon Townsend 06 Nov 2006

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A portal to business success

Resellers need to embrace the benefits that a portal can bring to their and their customers’ business, argues Lance Spencer 06 Nov 2006

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BT service raises the loyalty question

Concerns have risen among BT’s channel partners following the telecoms giant’s announcement that it will be selling its Business IT Manager service through its Local Business outlets. Simon Meredith looks at how the service affects resellers 30 Oct 2006

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Explaining to business the why in Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi becoming more commonplace in everyday life, businesses are under increasing pressure to join the wireless revolution. VARs are ideally placed to take advantage, but they have to convince business that Wi-Fi is worth it, writes Paul Bray 30 Oct 2006

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Educating retail in security

Retailers are especially vulnerable to hacker attacks and are crying out for resellers with security expertise, claims Keith Bird 23 Oct 2006

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Making mail upwardly mobile

Mobile email is an increasingly important, but vastly expensive service that needs to be addressed urgently, warns Sigurdur Bjornsson 23 Oct 2006

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The importance of winning awards

The CRN Channel Awards 2006 is almost here. Previous winners understand the importance of winning an award. It ‘rubber stamps’ the quality of a company and boosts morale within the organisation. Simon Meredith reports 23 Oct 2006

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