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Press Releases
Westcon Group’s Latest Cisco Solutions Handbook Provides Ultimate Desk Reference for Cisco-Oriented Resellers
1 October 2008 Desktop and Online Versions Include Quick Reference Guide to Cisco Products
IT Manufacturers Can Reduce Total Costs Through Distribution, According To Study
29 September 2008 Independent Research Shows Two-Tier Distributors as Most Efficient B2B Solution-Selling Channel
Westcon offers Cisco Smart Care to Europe
18/08/2008 Westcon will offer Cisco Smart Care Service to the European reseller market
Westcon Group is Named QuesCom Partner of the Year
28 July 2008 Distributor Cited for Outstanding Solutions Programs, Logistics and Business Development Initiatives
Channel News
Nokia announces restructuring changes
07/11/08 Nokia continues it's strategy of changing parts of its organisation
Cisco, Nortel lead green ranking
27/10/2008 New research by ABI looks at network switch vendors "green-ness"
Long term is strong, says Juniper boss
24/10/2008 Talking after good Q3 figures, Juniper Networks CEO Kevin Johnson says the longer term prospects for high performance networking are good even if immediate forecasts are cautious
New Westcon Cisco solutions handbook issued
01/10/2008 A new version of the Westcon Group Cisco Solutions handbook is being made available online and in printed form
Blue Coat ships first WAN client with integrated security
29/09/2008 A WAN client with integrated security has been launched by Blue Coat
Technology News
Smart phone boost in European phone market
05/11/2008 Latest research on the mobile market in western Europe shows a significant decline in overall sales as a result of the economic slowdown, as smart phones rise dramatically.
Video supported on Skype
05/11/2008 A Cisco developer partner has brought out a video connection for the Skype gateway
London wins on wireless
29/10/2008 London has more wireless access points than other capitals, including New York and Paris, but it is the most insecure, says an RAS study
F5 is optimistic on networks
23/10/2008 In an analsysts call, F5 Networks CEO explains why he is confident that its technology will be in demand
Broadband homes will be mobile-only
14/10/2008 A new forecast puts pressure on the fixed-line market by opening up a mobile broadband future in the home
Podcasts
OneWord - Bob Zimmermann of Spectralink
8th June 2006 OneWord is a monthly podcast that highlights opportunity for resellers within the area of convergence. Topics of discussion include OneVoice program news and resources, vendor spotlights, and recent technology/vertical market trends
OneWord - Cistera Networks
28th March 2006 OneWord is a monthly podcast that highlights opportunities for resellers within the areas of convergence and security. Topics of discussion include program news and resources, vendor spotlights, and recent technology/vertical market trends.
Vendor News
Changes to Cisco CCIE
24/10/2008 Cisco has upgraded the CCIE qualification with extensions and revisions
Workforce weak spot in Cisco survey
09/10/2008 A new study of security, conducted for Cisco, shows how pressures on working practices are causing more problems
Blue Coat positioning by Gartner
22/09/2008 Analyst Gartner has positioned Blue Coat in the leader's quadrant for the secure web gateway
Technology Research Digest
PC outlook murky for 2009
04/11/2008 The latest IDC study of PC sales shows that 2008 hit a new record, but the outlook is not so good
Unified Comms by SaaS to boom
28/10/2008 A new study predicts massive growth for Unified Communications as a service
SMBs get wrong Voip and Wifi "message"
15/10/2008 Sales messages to the SMB buyers of Wifi and VOIP need to be very different from those to large organisations
New cyberthreat dominates charts
01/10/2008 Fortinet's survey of current malware issues shows a single security application family is roaring ahead
Gartner debunks security myths
30/09/2008 Researcher Gartner has set out what it thinks is the true picture of IT security threats and reactions
Business Development
New survey shows benefit of going green
4/07/08 Companies who are committed to saving energy can save money as well, according to a new survey.
Mobile transactions to top $300bn
01/07/2008 Mobile phone transactions are to boom, according to a new study
Cisco launches learning network
24/06/2008 Cisco launches "Social Learning Community" and offers new growth opportunities for individuals
Mobile promotion must think strategy
03/06/2008 The global mobile advertising market is hung up on short term issues, says a new study
Cisco drives Polish regional IT
28/05/2008 Cisco is investing in a number of ideas with local authorities around Krakow
Op/Ed
SIP to success in 2007
5 June 2007 By Pete Woodhams, Convergence Solutions Consultant, Technology Solutions Group, Westcon Group
A 'Demand' Generation
01/15/2007 The ability to plan and handle costly demand generation activities that result in sales increases for solution providers and their vendor partners is critical.
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