Forget optimistic scenarios and buckle up for a big drop in IT spending this year, says IDC

Networking giant creates channel partner portal for ISVs, solution providers and eventually customers

While software sales will remain primarily direct, Taleo’s channel boss says implementation will become a channel play

Microsoft has launched the latest version of its BizTalk Server with EDI and RFID support capabilities, and HP is taking advantage

Redmond-based software giant admits process could have been more transparent

Eval copies of BEA WebLogic Server Java application server will be distributed with Adobe LiveCycle Enterprise Suite

Enables customers to check planned upgrades against Cisco’s Software Image Manager

New Vista for Business has a promo from Ingram Micro Canada

Plus, the social networking top ten and a the Google/Firefox marriage may be hitting a rough patch

Ingram Micro Canada and Targus partner on a promotion

Plus, a deal between the Google boys and NASA to park their party plane has tongues wagging

It’s like Second Life but without flying or ‘Chambers dollars’

The size of a phonebook, Blue Sky is made up of 90 percent reusable or recyclable materials

Redmond’s move a response to charges from search rival Google

Channel boss Julie Parrish discusses Symantec’s plans for the channel and Dell’s channel conversion

NTP Software’s exclusive agreement with Arrow ECS is an example of an approach that can pay dividends, in the right situations