Research firm now projecting a 4.4 percent decline in chip sales in 2008, with a whopping 16.3 percent drop in demand still to come in 2009.
[07:40 PM, December 16, 2008]
IBM's hardware boss wants to set the server market-share record straight regarding longtime rival HP.
[07:25 PM, December 16, 2008]
Apple plans to announce a netbook-like device that will fill the gap between the iPhone and the lowest-cost MacBooks, according to a new research brief from TBR.
[07:05 PM, December 16, 2008]
The year was not easy for PC manufacturer Dell. While the company took important steps forward to strengthen its channel play, it was also hit by layoffs, a court ruling that said it engaged in deceptive business practices and a corrosive market. ChannelWeb looks at these and other stories that shaped Dell's year.
[05:28 PM, December 16, 2008]
Chip maker says the CPG's activities will be folded back into the company's product groups, Intel partners predict the impact will be felt in emerging markets but not North America.
[04:52 PM, December 16, 2008]
Lenovo is partnering with IBM and IGF to offer new discounts and low-cost or no-cost financing options as part of its "economic stimulus" plan.
[03:30 PM, December 16, 2008]
Analyst: Apple notebook sales remain strong, but desktop Mac sales falter.
[03:06 PM, December 16, 2008]
There are so many rumors regarding Apple that it could become a cottage industry. The latest? Apple is set to unveil an upgraded version of Mac Mini next month.
[10:19 AM, December 16, 2008]
Dell accounted for the largest percentage of the dollar value of customer proposals written by VARs in the first half of the year, but that doesn't translate into Dell having the largest share of deals closed, according to new research.
[05:00 PM, December 15, 2008]
Everyone gets a stinker of a gift during the holidays. Here are 20 awful, or just plain cheesy, technology gifts to avoid giving your favorite techie this year.
[02:04 PM, December 15, 2008]
Declining worldwide demand means a hard look at production efficiency, Sharp says.
[08:31 AM, December 15, 2008]
Planning for growth in flush times is difficult enough, with solution providers wondering: What will customers want? What will they need? How will our product or service beat the competitions'? And during an economic downturn, accurate planning can be next to impossible. The variables are plentiful, and cash flow for businesses as well as customers is tight. Deciding on the most profitable product and vendor mix becomes a life-or-death proposition.
[08:00 AM, December 15, 2008]
Lots of big-name channel executives left their posts over the course of 2008. ChannelWeb looks back at some of the notable departures.
We looked at hundreds of products in 2008, but only a select few can be the best. Here are the ones that made the biggest impression -- and will help you impress your customers.
There were plenty of high-powered movers and shakers that made a big impact on the channel in 2008. Here's a look at who made our list of the 25 most influential.
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