Ovum reveals process optimization and shared services now take priority over outsourcing

Global outsourcing market revenue will grow just four percent by 2014, predicts Ovum, reaffirming the view that outsourcing is no longer perceived as the main tool that IT has to fend off the recession. Instead, process optimization and shared services are now regarded as higher priorities.

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Comtec expands via new Manchester Office

Comtec has announced the opening of its new Manchester office as part of continued business growth. As of September 2nd the office will be focusing on solutions to current business issues such as BYOD and Enterprise Mobility, Converged Infrastructure and datacentre efficiency. The team will be working closely with Cisco, Aruba, APC by Schneider Electric and Flexpod to deliver these solutions.

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Channel challenged in hybrid IT model

The channel has to change; it has been guilty of keeping cloud away from smaller and mid-sized businesses. New routes to market are by-passing both IT departments and traditional channels, however just as channel selling methods need updating; it is likely that most salespeople won't survive the transfer to the new models.

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SME’s buy global Cloud services from trusted local providers

Cloud computing offers Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME’s) global access to their data and software but there is a growing trend for UK businesses to procure their Cloud services from a company based locally.

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AT&T and VMware, Inc. will deliver highly secure, flexible bandwidth, low latency private cloud...
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Content filtering, DNS and remote access top cloud networking services used by IT professionals.
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Two thirds (65%) of IT leaders say suppliers are not open or approachable about renegotiation.
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Australian fish farm undergoes IT upgrade by investing in edge infrastructure

Australian fism farming company Tassal looked at harnessing IT to make its business of growing salmon more sustainable and cost-effective. It invested in an integrated IT solution powered by Vertiv and Dell EMC for its business in Tasmania.

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