CDN Morning Briefing, July 9 – The channel’s guideposts to the ‘new normal’

New line cards supply enough power for all devices in a cubicle, including a 23-inch monitor, thin-client computer and webcam-equipped IP phone

There are 11 Microsoft stores, but none in Canada

AnonPlus will be open to anyone who wants to join, the group says

A vague job description hints at a group developing a new feature set for Microsoft’s phone software

The downsizing will include a cut of 15 percent in its executive ranks

The acquisition of Quiettouch Inc. may be profitable but probably not enough to extend Cogeco’s national reach, one analyst says

When tech rumors fly, we either say “Want!” or “Don’t bother”

The Taiwanese PC maker has appointed former HP executive Dave Chan to head the new group

Adobe is integrating the electronic signature technology into its document exchange services platform

Many tech departments are considering mandatory vacations as a best practice

The chip maker is offering to replace affected drives until the issue is resolved

You can see where corners were cut to reach the size, weight, and price of the Series 3, but Samsung still delivers

Plus, Dell’s new asset management solution and Bloomberg’s cloud compliance strategy for Office 365

Canadian operation plans to spread the word throughout the country of its service capabilities

Networking company needs to reduce $1 billion in costs