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Coffee Briefing, July 27, 2021 – Zoho’s free online invoicing solution; Hootsuite’s new CMO; Shopify’s new centralized chat tool; and more

Recent tech news that we maybe didn’t get to yet, or it’s news we’ve reported on and feel is worth resurfacing.

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Recent Software Stories

Coffee Briefing, July 27, 2021 – Zoho’s free online invoicing solution; Hootsuite’s new CMO; Shopify’s new centralized chat tool; and more

Recent tech news that we maybe didn’t get to yet, or it’s news we’ve reported on and feel is worth resurfacing.

4 min read

Microsoft launches the cloud PC: Windows 365

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Coffee Briefing, July 13, 2021 – Visa Installments service launches in Canada; Pinterest bans weight loss ads; and more

All the recent tech news that we maybe didn’t get to yet, or it’s the news we’ve reported on and feel is worth resurfacing

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Syntax acquires Illumiti to put on a stronger footing in SAP functional practice in North America

Quebec-based multi-cloud and multi-enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions provider Syntax Systems has acquired ON-based SAP systems integration and management consultancy Illumiti.

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Cisco unveils Webex Suite, combines meetings, calling, messaging, and events

Cisco’s Webex platform has unveiled more than 800 new features since September, but when asked which one has experienced the greatest adoption, Jeetu Patel’s answer was a bit unexpected.

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Software Videos

Cisco Live Day 1- IoT and multi-domain integrations

BlackBerry QNX digital cockpit platform unveiled – All Hands on Tech at CES 2019

All Hands on Tech – Google Pixel 3XL full review

Using Apple’s HomePod in Canada

Accept Mastercard card payments with a smartphone app

Mastercard will let you withdraw cash from an ATM with a smartphone

Exploring Nuance’s voice-first AI – All Hands on Tech

Exploring Intel’s autonomous car – All Hands on Tech

Software News

Windows 7 means more services to sell

The channel has already started migrations for Windows 7. City of London gives its take on the new operating system

Dell slams netbooks, says Windows 7 is our savior

The CEO was answering questions on stage at a Silicon valley dinner in Octoberrn

IDS Scheer to keep partnerships despite Software AG merger

Existing partnerships will persist despite tight integration with Software AG’s Webmethodsrn

Intuit to buy free online rival Mint

Deal would yield benefits for Quicken users with more innovative online services

Ten good things about Snow Leopard for IT admins

From a decent Cisco VPN client to push e-mail and calendaring, 10 things to like about Apple’s OS refresh

Oracle’s SaaS strategy for the channel

The company launched a new model for ISVs allowing them to license components from Oracle’s platform for SaaS

Kaspersky Lab launches 2010 consumer security software

The Russian Internet security software vendor is touting new features, improved usability in its product refresh

Symantec is extending payment terms for SMB VARs

Security software maker teams up with GE Capital to give resellers 60 day terms

The cost benefit analysis for Windows 7

When you crunch the numbers, partners will make money with Windows 7

Bing.com to power Yahoo search

Microsoft strikes deal with Yahoo to better compete with Google

Video: Three things every Microsoft partner should know

Canadian channel chief wraps up the worldwide partner conference with three key areas the channel should focus on

Video: Envision IT sees public sector opportunity with Microsoft Office Web

The Microsoft partner says the browser-based version of the Microsoft Office suite is ideally-suited to distributed verticals such as health care and education