Reddit discusses franchised MSP blunders, network performance tools, and returning to the office

Plus, Samsung’s Galaxy Spica phone and the future of netbooks

Smart IT hiring managers know that postponing hiring until the recovery is well under way — and competition for top candidates is in full swing — could be risky

FedDev Ontario will provide $1.6 million to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Export Market Access program

Investment of more than $1.8 million will enable Alberta companies to participate in the program for five years

Plus, is Asus eyeing Toshiba’s notebook business? And Apple wins legal battle against Psystar

Business process management software vendor plans to build a Canadian partner community

At what point are these devices too small, cheap or functional?

Enhanced partner program designed to help vendor switch from a direct to an indirect channel model

Plus, Novell’s OpenSUSE 11.2 and HP’s Q4 financial expectations

Heavy-duty laptop has encryption and a Webcam that doubles as a business card readerrn

The new offer has swayed holders of an additional 30 per cent of Tandberg shares