The struggle is on in 2009
ZDNet blogger Brian Sommer wrote today that service firms are in for a struggle in 2009, and I think his crystal ball has the right dope. In fact, it doesn't take a crystal ball to know that almost everybody is in for a hard time this year.
Google Android apps getting competitive
The Google Android platform is about to get a little bit more serious-minded. According to a recent report, Google is going to shift to a paid platform for Android applications.
Sales forces paying more attention to financing options
Conventional financing is hard to come by these days because of the credit crisis, and that's not just for consumer loans. Businesses are finding it hard to borrow money for capital expenditures as well. As a result, some VARs are finding it necessary to explore other options, and offer leasing options to their customers.
When will we see Windows 7?
If you're looking for information about Windows 7, Microsoft's Web site isn't going to be much help. There are of course, plenty of rumors about when the first public beta will be released and what the OS will look like, but Microsoft is keeping the details close to the vest.
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