Peripherals
Talking point: Languages for business
Fleur Doidge asks if language e-learning software might be a useful add-on for resellers looking to boost their margins
What wearables mean for IT decision makers
A new working world is coming and the channel needs to be ready, says Mike Wilkinson
Answers to smarter home security
Connected devices are multiplying and making their presence felt. Pilgrim Beart tackles the security question
Breakout year wear ever you like
Certain types of wearable are tipped to grow faster this year but activity trackers continue to dominate
MicroSD drives non-SSD flash memory market
Flash USB drives and standard-sized memory cards are in decline, says analyst
Phones 4u stock goes on the block
Auctions of kit from Phones 4u liquidation going live across the UK
IoT at the tipping point
Gavin Wheeldon enthuses about the potential for Internet of Things technologies
Musings on the IoT
Certain issues must be addressed to drive innovation in a more profoundly connected world, notes Olivier Pauzet
Channel can benefit from wearables trend
James Kershaw looks beyond the hype around Google Glass and Apple Watch to assess the real opportunity
Wearables to copy BYOD adoption pattern
Stephen Demianyk says the clock is already ticking on the wearables opportunity
Bad USBs are bad for customers
Egemen Tas asks whether the current level of trust in USB-supported peripherals is misplaced
Updated CESG BYOD security guide boosts VAR chances
Government information security guidelines have been updated to target BYOD and remote working challenges
Pebble smartwatches to ripple UK and Benelux market
Widget UK expands wearables offering across Europe in time for Christmas
Wearables sales to triple despite user uncertainty
Juniper says sales of smartwatches and specs will surge, but adds note of caution
HP recalls six million power cables in North America
Melting and charring, burns and damage, prompt Compaq and HP recall of cables
OEM ink cartridge and tank sales up eight per cent in Q2
Western Europe figures saw convincing year-on-year growth, says Context analysis
Exclusive Entatech deal strikes right note for Otone Audio
Distribution agreement signed for speakers, docks and soundbars
Wearables to top Christmas lists at Currys & PC World
Connected health and homes will inspire purchases as will audio devices and tablets, retailer predicts
Security, network management top IoT concerns
Survey of perspectives on the expansion of internet-connected devices confirms security fears. Chris Gonsalves reports
Sennheiser hails channel sales expansion
Audio specialist reaps rewards from new focus on channel partnership
Western Europe sales set the toner
Branded cartridge prices are rising, says Context
Consumer 3D print to reap $1.2bn by 2018
Figures from Juniper based on sales of hardware and other materials involved
Gem shines up smart-home drive with mobile app
Heating and hot water can be controlled by smartphone with British Gas app
Can Salesforce work the wearables?
Chris Gonsalves delves deeper into the issue of B2B-appropriate wearable devices