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No real recovery until 2010, but economy now more stable The UK economy is stabilising, with the worst of the quarterly falls in GDP behind us, but it will take until the beginning of next year before we see a return to growth, according to the CBI.

IT ‘at heart of next industrial revolution’ In 10 years’ time we will be able to put an entire year’s worth of our waking experience - in digital quality - on a laptop. By 2039 that could extend to a record of our entire lives.

Varlink expands into retail IT products Varlink has announced that it has expanded its product range to facilitate entry into the retail IT market. Jade Communications partners with Psion Teklogix Jade will now offer Psion Teklogix' comprehensive range of mobile computing technology as part of its solutions. Cybertill signs reseller partnership with ScanSource Europe The new relationship will see IBM hardware supplied as part of a Cybertill solution to retailers in the UK and internationally. Maxatec distributes SAMMI Information Systems products Maxatec has extended its range of mobile computing devices by distributing SAMMI Information Systems' portable products in the UK UK distributor scraps delivery charges Storage and multimedia distributor CCI Distribution is scrapping delivery charges on all web orders over £500 to give its resellers some well-earned respite from the pressures of the credit crunch. New global partnership for J2 Retail Systems and Agilysys Agilysys makes J2 hardware a new option for EPoS solution sales. J2 Retail Systems enters Sub-Saharan African market J2 Retail Systems (J2), has entered into a partnership with Star POS South Africa (Pty) Limited (Star) for the exclusive distribution of its products in sub-Saharan Africa. Datalogic Mobile and Varlink strengthen distribution agreements Varlink, the York based distributor of Mobile Computing and Data Computing and Data Capture products, has been appointed as the in country distributor for Datalogic Mobile for the UK. Azlan and Devon IT bring new desktop virtualisation potential to European resellers Azlan and Devon IT bring new desktop virtualisation potential to European resellers Brother ‘offers new opportunities for resellers’ Office technology manufacturer, Brother, now offers duplex printing as standard across its latest range of mono-laser multifunction machines. New On Line Order System from Datalogic Being part of the New Value Channel Programme, the new On Line Order System is accessible by a simple and intuitive click on EaseOfService tool. Survey Reveals Workaholics now working 2-6 hours a week in bed Includes video Survey uncovers a staggering number of obsessed workers are taking their laptops to bed, much to their partners annoyance World’s largest distributor becomes a J2 partner Ingram Micro Systems appointed to distribute J2 Retail Systems EPoS Spirit boosts its range with Cognex Spirit Data Capture has become a distributor of handheld ID readers from the Cognex Corporation. Automatic ID Industry Honors Excellence at 2009 Leadership Summit Five Individuals Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Automatic Identification and Mobility Industry SMEs cut hardware spend before anything else as they turn to the web to weather the recession According to a recent report, small and medium size businesses would cut investment in IT hardware, software and support before they would consider reducing the quality of their internet connection. Printronix and TallyGenicom AG reach final agreement Under Terms, Printronix will acquire from TallyGenicom AG intellectual property and sales distribution rights for all TallyGenicom’s line matrix and laser printer, supplies and consumables business Software firms remain positive about Europe Senior executives in internationally dynamic software firms say that the current economic crisis will not significantly affect their European business models. Breaking the mould to survive the crunch Why the channel must embrace a new business model to sell IT Open Text acquires Vizible Corporation The addition of Vizible expands Open Text’s fast growing set of Digital Media solutions. Avnet Technology Solutions picks up Brocade award for 4th year in a row For the fourth year running Avnet Technology Solutions has been recognised for its distribution excellence at the annual Brocade Partner Summit in Nice. Citizen Systems Europe expands distribution network with Jarltech Their co-operation in Germany was made possible through Jarltech’s acquisition of former Citizen distributor, Data Cash GmbH, in early February.

Partner Programmes Extreme Networks Celebrates The Success Of Its Channel Programme Extreme Networks has announced the success of its Channel Partner Programme for EMEA and SAM regions. Doctodata joins AnyDoc Software’s Value-Added Reseller Programme AnyDoc Software, Inc. has announced the addition of Doctodata SL, a Spain-based digital archive and document management services provider, to their VAR programme. InstallFree launches EMEA Solution Partner Programme Solution Partners will benefit by adding InstallFree's front-leading solution to their portfolio of end-to-end application and system management solutions. 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 Service Management Expo 2009 22 – 23 September, Hall 10, NEC Birmingham IP’09 7-8 October 2009, Earls Court, London VM’09 October 7-8 2009, Earls Court, London Storage Expo 14th – 15th October 2009, Olympia The Retail Systems Forum 14th of May 2009 - Oxfordshire, UK Retail & Transportation Cards 13th & 14th May 2009, Kensington, London