IT Channel News | Latest Information Technology News - Networks http://www.crn.in CRN.IN Cyberstar's National Distributor For Donjin Products http://www.crn.in//Networks-026Aug010-Cyberstars-National-Distributor-For-Donjin-Products.aspx Cyberstar will also provide support and service to Donjins customers in India Networks Cisco Shows Strength In Q4, But Supply Chain Still Not Normal http://www.crn.in//Networks-012Aug010-Cisco-Shows-Strength-In-Q4-But-Supply-Chain-Still-Not-Normal.aspx The company celebrated growth in many major product lines and especially in its Unified Computing System (UCS), but it also cautioned that ongoing supply chain constraints would continue through the end of calendar 2010 Networks Elina Signs iValue As Exclusive VAD http://www.crn.in//Networks-012Aug010-Elina-Signs-iValue-As-Exclusive-VAD-For-SAARC.aspx Elina will leverage iValues go-to-market strategy and strong 300 plus channel partners base Networks Polycom, Microsoft Forge Tighter UC Channel Ties http://www.crn.in//Networks-010Aug010-Polycom-Microsoft-Forge-Tighter-UC-Channel-Ties.aspx Product development and joint marketing investment both on the way as part of new push through Polycom and Microsoft unified communications channels Networks D-Link Launches 3.5G Mobile Router http://www.crn.in//Networks-009Aug010-D-Link-Launches-3-5G-Mobile-Router.aspx The DIR-457 is a mobile, pocket-sized router that offers download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps when using an UMTS or HSDPA SIM card Networks Fujitsu Announces 8-Socket x86 Servers http://www.crn.in//Networks-009Aug010-Fujitsu-Announces-8-Socket-x86-Servers.aspx The Primergy RX900 S1 offers the financial sector, public sector, and a broadening range of industries with the high-levels of reliability for scale-up applications previously dominated by expensive and proprietary RISC/Unix systems Networks Cisco Retains No1 Position In India WLAN Market http://www.crn.in//Networks-006Aug010-Cisco-Retains-No1-Position-In-India-WLAN-Market.aspx For the third consecutive year, Cisco India has been ranked the market leader. It recorded a revenue market share of 19.6 percent in 2009 Networks Emerson Network Power Announces World-Cup Hungama http://www.crn.in//ITChannel-003Aug010-Emerson-Network-Power-Announces-World-Cup-Hungama.aspx Valid only on purchases from Ingram Micro, the scheme is applicable for VARs, EBPs and NSPs of Emerson Network Power India Networks Digilink Launches Kismat Connection For Partners http://www.crn.in//Networks-028Jul010-Digilink-Launches-Kismat-Connection-For-Partners.aspx Under the offer, on purchase of certain amount of Digilink and Digisol products scratch card will be entitled. Each scratch card contains points, which can be accumulated and redeemed in the form of cash Networks Gigabyte Announces 5 Million Salebrations Program http://www.crn.in//Networks-026Jul010-Gigabyte-Announces-5-Million-Salebrations-Program.aspx The participating partners, who purchase motherboards from Gigabyte premium partners or authorized distributors, stand to win exciting prizes, from July 1 to September 30, 2010 Networks Brocade, McAfee Tighten Alliance With Focus On Joint Marketing http://www.crn.in//Security-023Jul010-Brocade-McAfee-Tighten-Alliance-With-Focus-On-Joint-Marketing.aspx Companies will provide marketing support and greater technology integration to joint partners, as well as recruit from each other's bases Networks Digilink rolls out Network 160 in over 160 cities in India http://www.crn.in//Networks-022Jul010-Digilink-rolls-out-Network-160-in-over-160-cities-in-India.aspx Aimed to promote Digilink and Digisol products in Class A, B, C D market, the seminar series will also create awareness on latest trends and technologies existing in the market Networks D-Link Debuts 3-In-1 Wireless Pocket Router http://www.crn.in//Hardware-022Jul010-DLink-Debuts-3-In-1-Wireless-Pocket-Router.aspx The DAP-1350 can act as a wireless router to create 802.11n Wi-Fi network or as an access point to add Wi-Fi to an existing wired network for connectivity Networks Cyberoam Launches UTM Appliances For Mid-Market Customers http://www.crn.in//Networks-021Jul010-Cyberoam-Launches-UTM-Appliances-For-Mid-Market-Customers.aspx The CR500ia and CR750ia UTM appliances feature enhanced multi-core aware architecture that ensures parallel processing of multiple network sessions Networks Allied Telesis To Offer Limited Lifetime Warranty http://www.crn.in//Hardware-021Jul010-Allied-Telesis-To-Offer-Limited-Lifetime-Warranty.aspx The vendor has also invested in RMA support center, currently covering 60 locations across the country Networks Brocade Takes On Cisco With One http://www.crn.in//Networks-014Jul010-Brocade-Takes-On-Cisco-With-One.aspx To strengthen its India distribution, Brocade has signed on Redington for its Brocade One and IP-range of products Networks Tyco Buys ADC Telecommunications http://www.crn.in//Networks-014Jul010-Tyco-Buys-ADC-Telecommunications.aspx Tyco Electronics announced its plans to acquire ADC Telecommunications for $1.25 billion. The deal is expected to close by the Q4 FY2010-11 Networks HP Launches New Data Center Switch http://www.crn.in//Networks-012Jul010-HP-Launches-New-Data-Center-Switch.aspx The switch includes a new Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) module and is designed to improve application availability, increase deployment flexibility and lower the overall total cost of ownership (TCO) of the network infrastructure Networks Arista Inks Distribution Deal With Netweb http://www.crn.in//Networks-008Jul010-Arista-Inks-Distribution-Deal-With-Netweb.aspx Arista Networks focuses on 10Gb networking and opportunities in cloud and data center space. Netweb Technologies will distribute its product range in the Indian market Networks Dell Plans Virtualized Data Center Push With Scalent Acquisition http://www.crn.in//Networks-006Jul010-Dell-Plans-Virtualized-Data-Center-Push-With-Scalent-Acquisition.aspx Dell said it will acquire Scalent, a provider of technology for automating and virtualizing the deployment of data center resources, less than a month after it signaled its intent to be a provider of converged infrastructure platforms Networks Brocade Adds Specializations, Rewards To Partner Program http://www.crn.in//Networks-001Jul010-Brocade-Adds-Specializations-Rewards-To-Partner-Program.aspx New technology-specific specializations from Brocade will give qualified partners rebates, discounts, marketing materials and access to training Networks Rumors Prove True: Cisco Unveils Android-Based Tablet http://www.crn.in//Networks-030Jun010-Rumors-Prove-True-Cisco-Unveils-Android-Based-Tablet.aspx Cisco Cius, the company's long-rumored tablet, debuts at Cisco Live and will be sold through channel partners in 2011 Networks Emerson Introduces SmartAisle Cooling System In India http://www.crn.in//Networks-025Jun010-Emerson-Introduces-SmartAisle-Cooling-System-In-India.aspx According to Emerson, the solution combines containment technology with intelligent environmental controls to deliver more than 30 percent energy savings and 25 percent improvement in capacity Networks Lenovo Refreshes PC Portfolio With 12 New Additions http://www.crn.in//Networks-024Jun010-Lenovo-Refreshes-PC-Portfolio-With-12-New-Additions.aspx Labeled lifestyle-enablers rather than computing devices, the new product line includes notebooks, netbooks, all-in-ones (AIOs) and desktops Networks HP India Ramps Up Converged Infrastructure Strategy http://www.crn.in//Networks-023Jun010-HP-India-Ramps-Up-Converged-Infrastructure-Strategy.aspx Introduces HP BladeSystem advancements, several new Proliant servers as well as new features in HP Virtual Connect and HP BladeSystem Matrix Networks NEC India Appoints AGC Networks As ND http://www.crn.in//ITChannel-023Jun010-NEC-India-Appoints-AGC-Networks-As-ND.aspx AGC Networks will offer NECs Key Telephone Systems, PBX and IP PBX systems through its channel partners and SIs in India Networks D-Link Launches New Channel Programs http://www.crn.in//Networks-022Jun010-DLink-Launches-New-Channel-Programs.aspx The two new channel engagement programs, Connection 2010 and Connecting the Dots launched for the SI and reseller community respectively, will cover 25 cities across India in the first phase Networks HP: Vidyo Alliance Previews Major Video Channel Offensive http://www.crn.in//Networks-015Jun010-HP-Vidyo-Alliance-Previews-Major-Video-Channel-Offensive.aspx HP will OEM Vidyo products and also work with the upstart video conferencing software vendor on future development, part of a play to attract more video conferencing VARs to HP's stable Networks Netmagic Seeking Partners For Cloud http://www.crn.in//Networks-014Jun010-Netmagic-Seeking-Partners-For-Cloud.aspx The managed service provider plans to OEM its cloud services portal to partners so that they can customize their offerings and sell them to their customers Networks RAD Communications Launches New Access Gateway http://www.crn.in//Networks-011Jun010-RAD-Communications-Launches-New-Access-Gateway.aspx The IPmux-155L is a cost-competitive access aggregator that delivers TDM pseudowires and user fast Ethernet traffic over packet switched networks Networks Brocade One: Making The Data Center Simple http://www.crn.in//Networks-010Jun010-Brocade-One-Making-The-Data-Center-Simple.aspx From Brocade: a less costly data center, converged onto the network and with a multitude of new products and channel services Networks Brocade To Finance Customers Through Brocade Capital Solutions http://www.crn.in//Networks-007Jun010-Brocade-To-Finance-Customers-Through-Brocade-Capital-Solutions.aspx Brocade will offer customized, flexible options for procurement of its products and services. The program will be available worldwide and through its authorized channel partners in the future Networks Fluke Launches LAN Validation Services through Partners http://www.crn.in//Networks-007Jun010-Fluke-Launches-LAN-Validation-Services-through-Partners.aspx The vendor is offering a package comprising its network testing tools for both wired and wireless LAN testing to its partners Networks Top Avaya Sales Exec Out, Former Nortel Boss Ascends http://www.crn.in//Networks-007Jun010-Top-Avaya-Sales-Exec-Out-Former-Nortel-Boss-Ascends.aspx Avaya confirms major changes to its executive ranks, including the promotion of Nortel's former enterprise president Networks Geo Integrators Merges With Transit http://www.crn.in//Networks-004Jun010-Geo-Integrators-Merges-With-Transit.aspx The merged entity will be called Transit Geo Systems Integrators, and will have a combined turnover of Rs 36 crore for the fiscal year ended 2009-10 Networks Brocade Aims To Lead In High-Density Networking With Three New Blades http://www.crn.in//Networks-003Jun010-Brocade-Aims-To-Lead-In-High-Density-Networking-With-Three-New-Blades.aspx The 810G-M series blade is designed for service providers; the 810G-D series blade is touted ideal for large data centers; and FC8-64 Blade is a 64-port 8Gbps blade for the DCX Networks Eurotech Launches BestNet Brand In India http://www.crn.in//Networks-001Jun010-Eurotech-Launches-BestNet-Brand-In-India.aspx BestNets portfolio includes networking, RF, audio/video, fiber and copper cables, and fire wire products that are deployed in PSUs and enterprises Networks Avaya To Sell AGC Stake To Essar Group http://www.crn.in//Networks-031May010-Avaya-To-Sell-AGC-Stake-To-Essar-Group.aspx The sale will enable Avaya to drive the development of the Avaya business in India and the growth and extension of its channel coverage model through its global channel program, Avaya Connect Networks Cisco Kicks off Campaign To Promote Switches http://www.crn.in//Networks-028May010-Cisco-Kicks-off-Campaign-To-Promote-Switches.aspx The promotional campaign provides channel partners the opportunity to earn points for their sales and be eligible to win a trip to South Africa and watch a FIFA world Cup match Networks Net4 India To Raise Rs 8 Crore Via PE Investment http://www.crn.in//Networks-026May010-Net4-India-To-Raise-Rs-8-Crore-Via-PE-Investment.aspx The funds will be used for setting up a large 30,000 sq ft data centre at Chennai and expanding the portfolio of services Networks Still Going: Cisco Makes An Optical Acquisition http://www.crn.in//Networks-024May010-Still-Going-Cisco-Makes-An-Optical-Acquisition.aspx Cisco will acquire CoreOptics for $99 million, marking its first major acquisition in the optical networking market in more than a decade Networks D-Link Promotes Rajesh Sahore As Sales Head India And Saarc http://www.crn.in//Networks-020May010-DLink-Promotes-Rajesh-Sahore-As-Sales-Head-India-And-Saarc.aspx In his new role, Sahore will be instrumental in driving sales and marketing strategies, demand generation and exploring untapped market Networks D-Link Announces Twin Offers For Channel Partners http://www.crn.in//Networks-018May010-DLink-Announces-Twin-Offers-For-Channel-Partners.aspx The nationwide channel incentive schemes are valid for a period of three months starting from May 1, 2010 to July 31, 2010 Networks McAfee Joins Citrix To Enhance Virtual Desktop Security http://www.crn.in//Security-017May010-McAfee-joins-Citrix-to-enhance-virtual-desktop-security.aspx At the recent Citrix Synergy 2010, McAfee and Citrix Systems announced a strategic partnership and collaboration agreement to make virtual desktop security simpler and more scalable for large enterprise deployments Networks Extreme Networks Appoints Fore Techserve As ATP http://www.crn.in//Networks-013May010-Extreme-Networks-Appoints-Fore-Techserve-As-ATP.aspx With the appointment of Fore TechServe, the companys plans to deliver essential training in regional languages and also ensure better availability of local training centers Networks Cisco: Surging Q3 Highlighted By 63 Percent Profit Gain http://www.crn.in//Networks-013May010-Cisco-Surging-Q3-Highlighted-By-63-Percent-Profit-Gain.aspx Cisco reports year-over-year growth across the board for its third fiscal quarter, says supply chain issues easing Networks Sybase, Microland To Provide Secured Enterprise Mobility http://www.crn.in//Networks-012May010-Sybase-Microland-To-Provide-Secured-Enterprise-Mobility.aspx Microland's Smart FutureMobility Service will utilizes Sybase's Afaria to help global businesses meet the increased demand for hosted/managed services, richer applications, broader mobile device support, access to backend systems, centralized management and security Networks Brocade Enhances Alliance Partner Network Program http://www.crn.in//Networks-011May010-Brocade-Enhances-Alliance-Partner-Network-Program.aspx The networking vendor recently announced more innovative programs designed to maximize its channel partners profitability Networks Emerson Network Power To Revamp Products; Enhance Channel Focus http://www.crn.in//Networks-010May010-Emerson-Network-Power-To-Revamp-Products-Enhance-Channel-Focus.aspx In a bid to expand its market share in India, especially in tier-1 and 2 markets, the vendor has planned a product overhaul and is keen on partner training Networks HP Networking Boss: 3Com Perfect Match To Take On Cisco http://www.crn.in//Networks-006May010-HP-Networking-Boss-3Com-Perfect-Match-To-Take-On-Cisco.aspx HP Networking's top executive, Marius Haas, believes 3Com and ProCurve create a perfect combination for HP and the best way for HP to grow its networking share in the channel to oppose Cisco Networks