Accenture/Avanade, Bulletproof, winners at Microsoft’s global Partner of the Year Awards

Microsoft is extending availability of its hosted productivity and collaboration apps and claims converts from IBM Lotus and Google

US$3 trillion in stimulus packages worldwide could translate into improved demand for IT, according to Intel

Atom-based laptops have been a rare bright spot for computer makers, which have taken a beating in recent months

Fujitsu Siemens Computers plans to launch in the middle of this year an enterprise desktop that consumes no energy when switched off

Plus, Cisco’s social gaming foray and a possible prison term for the Pirate Bay defendants

Eight-month old value added IT reseller sees growth in the millions

Apple remains in good hands but the question will be about long term vision

GN Netcom expands distribution network with Ingram Micro

Leading mobile vendors are adding connected notebooks

Company is increasing its cost-cutting goal as a result

Flat panel maker asking for government help

Plus, Acer’s Aspire One netbook, and a new solution from Juniper