Solutions Selling

VMware Supports Partner Growth, Offers Free Trials in the Cloud

4/30/2009

VMware has launched new services within its Virtual Appliance Marketplace (VAM) aimed at helping organizations explore cloud computing solutions based on VMware software--before making a purchase decision. Services include the beta release of VMware VAM App on Demand, in conjunction with free trials of VMware vCloud partner offerings. Read More

rSmart Helps Universities Adopt Kuali Open Source ERP Solution

11/25/2008

At Kuali Days VII, rSmart announced several agreements for 2008 aimed at helping colleges and universities implement Kuali's open source enterprise solutions. Read More

RAID Inks Deal with NEC To Distribute Grid Storage Platform

11/20/2008

RAID Inc. and NEC have announced an agreement that will allow RAID to license NEC's HYDRAstor HS8 grid storage line of products and the HYDRAstor trademark, selling them under the RAID HYDRAstor brand. Read More

CSC, 4 Others Land DoE Contracts Worth up to $300 Million Each

10/23/2008

The Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid has awarded its Enterprise Development Support Services (EDSS) contract to CSC and four additional technology firms. Read More

Everett Public Schools Selects Certica Certify To Help Manage Student Records

10/22/2008

Certica Solutions has recently announced a deal with Everett Public Schools in Washington. Under the agreement, Certica will deploy its Certify product for the 18,500-student district, in an effort to enhance data integrity and data management. Read More

802.11n the Logical Leap in Higher Ed

10/21/2008

For colleges and universities considering a wireless network upgrade anytime soon, whether or not to go with the new, not-yet-final 802.11n standard is a tough call. Read More

Clarity Consulting Helps Follett Higher Education Distribute Books Online

10/17/2008

Clarity Consulting has rolled out a new Wholesale Order Management System for wholesale book distributor Follett Higher Education Group, designed to streamline the book-buying process for both higher-ed institutions and their students. Read More

VMware Launches vClient, Aims To Create Desktops That Follow Users Anywhere

9/22/2008

In an announcement at VMworld last week, VMware unveiled plans to deliver a portfolio of solutions intended to turn virtualized desktops into "universal clients." The initiative, dubbed vClient, begins with a series of products called VMware View. Read More

New Wireless Standard Connects VARs with College Campuses

9/16/2008

As the new, yet-to-be-finalized 802.11n wireless LAN standard picks up steam in higher education, it offers great business potential for VARs with expertise in wireless networks. In particular, smaller schools are rich opportunities, both because there are far more of them and because they are less likely to have adequate wireless expertise on staff. Read More

Roper Acquires Horizon Software, Expands K-12 Business with Food-Service Software

9/5/2008

Roper Industries Inc. has announced the purchase of Horizon Software International, adding a series of food service-centered software offerings to its growing portfolio. Read More