Oracle and VMware partner up to support customers’ hybrid clouds

Autotask executive discusses branding and other partner-related initiatives to help fuel growth this year (with video)

Plus, Yahoo and Nokia to co-brand services around the world and Google Storage for Developers

Seven ways you can boost sales and thrive in the new economy

Intel’s laptop chips made using the 32-nm process have only been dual-core

Administrators will be able to monitor performance using a free, browser-based tool

IBM CEO says his company plans to spend $20 billion on acquisitions over the next five years

Plus, HTC’s smartphone plans and global tablet shipment predictions from IDC

Secerno, based in Oxford and New York, makes database firewalls that Oracle says augments its other security products

Vendor plans to acquire privately-held company, CoreOptics

Joint effort with Sony, Intel and Logitech calls for Google TV to ship this fall

Greg Spierkel outlines some key play areas for partners this year

Though it lacks a touchscreen, HP’s All-in-One 200 offers excellent performance for the category, and a lush display