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Recession? What Recession? Target’s record year demonstrates the strength of the channel. Box Technologies Named as the UK’s Latest Certified Motion Partner Motion distributor since 2003, Box Technologies is now certified to repair Motion Tablet PCs Psion launches Workabout 3 and announces substantial evolution of its business model Open Source Mobility - a substantial evolution of Psion’s business model Cloud Computing Adoption Survey 70 per cent of companies using Cloud-based services plan to move additional applications to the Cloud in the next 12 months. World economic forum global risks report warns of long shadow of the financial crisis The World Economic Forum have released Global Risks 2010, its annual report on the most significant and underlying global risks facing the global economy this year and beyond. Psion Teklogix Partners with Dynamic Software Company, WPAMobile WPA Mobile becomes an Independent Software Vendor for leading mobile computer company Psion Teklogix. Nordic ID and Cisper Electronics signed European Distribution Agreement The agreement authorizes CISPER Electronics BV to offer Nordic ID handheld data collection devices to RFID solution providers throughout Europe. Getac adds mprodigy mobile management platform to its rugged mobile computer range Getac UK, manufacturer of rugged computers that meet the demands of field-based applications, has forged a new alliance with mobile management platform company, B2M Solutions. Recession, what recession? Aldata Solution, a provider of software solutions for the retail industry, has released findings from the second annual Global Retail CIO Survey, jointly sponsored with IBM. Symantec vows to help resellers address storage orphans Symantec believes the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme will create new opportunities for its partners. Handheld awarded ‘Supercompany’ of the year for second consecutive year The Handheld group has been named one of this year’s Supercompanies by the Swedish business magazine Veckans Affärer. Citizen expands barcode and label printing operation in South Africa Citizen Systems Europe has continued to expand its operation in South Africa with the appointment of specialised turnkey Auto ID solutions provider Spec Systems. Code Corporation Set for Major European Channel Expansion CeBIT 2010 to Provide Showcase for Sophisticated Data Capture Devices for a Range of Applications. Datalogic Mobile's website restyled Its new design provides space for more content to keep the user constantly updated with the latest information on the company and its solutions. Understanding the clients' needs: Avery Dennison's re-styled website lets manufacturers companies get what they want. Canon launches PartnerNet - dedicated IT Reseller website After a successful launch in December, Canon has extended its PartnerNet online portal which gives Canon resellers access to Canon sales and marketing tools to all of its indirect business resellers. Amano USA Holdings, Inc. announces the agreement to acquire Accu-Time Systems Inc. Amano and ATS share a common vision and the combination of our products and people provides an enhanced value proposition to our customers,” said Mike Lee CEO of AUH. Varlink adds Unitech products to its line up Varlink has become a UK Distributor for Unitech handheld portable terminals, industrial PDAs and RFID readers. Survey indicates growing demand for touch screen computers Almost a third of laptop users and more than a quarter of desktop PC owners are keen to have a touch screen on their next computer. Xerox acquires Irish Business Systems Xerox has acquired Irish Business Systems (IBS) for approximately $31 million (€21m), expanding Xerox’s reach right across Ireland. Westcoast enhances staff development with NVQs The company has always encouraged employees to develop within their roles and within Westcoast, but until recently had no formal way to recognise this. Buffalo Technology signs Ingram Micro as Pan-European distributor Buffalo Technology, designer, developer and manufacturer of storage, wireless networking and memory solutions, is extending its relationship with Ingram Micro across Europe.

Partner Programmes Intermec strengthens and invests in the channel with new PartnerNet programme Intermec has introduced PartnerNet, the company’s new global channel programme designed to provide better predictability, profitability and growth for partners. Fujitsu’s enhanced Imaging Channel Programme promotes more sales for partners Fujitsu Europe, document imaging scanners and services provider, has announced further development and investment in its Imaging Channel Programme. Ipswitch introduces new partner programme Ipswitch, Inc. File Transfer division has introduced its new global Partner Programme and web portal Print Edition Digital Editions IT Reseller Magazine is available to read online anytime. It's absolutely FREE too! Archived issues: Click Here Quick Diary Dates Enterprise Social Media 15th March 2010 - Olympia, Earls Court, London Cloud Computing Congress 16th March 2010 - Olympia, Earls Court, London Infosecurity Europe 2010 27th – 29th April 2010, Earls Court, London The Retail Systems Forum 2010 11th and 12th of May 2010 - Oxfordshire Golf Club Channel Expo 2010 12 -13 May, National Hall, Olympia, London Retail & Transportation Cards 13th & 14th May 2009, Kensington, London