New channel market data provides clues for navigating the rough road ahead

Plus, thoughts on Microsoft going into retail and how to get the most out of channel programs

To avoid confusion and to lower production costs, less models will be available

Release of Android-based phone has been delayed until second half of this year

Extended partnership to include interoperable Carrier Ethernet systems

Plus, McAfee’s Q4 sales and a look at Dell’s Studio XPS 13 notebook

SMBs need a process to decide what to do with equipment that dies, and a trusted channel advisor can help

RIM said Wednesday that BlackBerry subscriptions are soaring, though quarterly profit may be at the lower end of prior guidance

Microsoft has warned businesses that the migration path from XP to Windows 7 won’t be any easier than an upgrade to Vista

Asustek sold 4.9 million Eee PCs last year, missing its target of 5 million