December 8, 2011
Six Android issues that Google doesn’t want to address On ZDNet, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes reports. “Currently there are some 200 million Android devices in circulation with some 550,000 being added daily, but Schmidt things that Android 4.0 (aka Ice Cream Sandwich) will give Android an extra boost, both in terms of sales and developer interest,” he writes.
Tech Data moves deeper into digital signage market On The VAR Guy, Charlene OHanlon looks at the opportunity. “Under the agreement, Tech Data will distribute Saddle Ranch Digital’s line of interactive and digital signage solutions, including a line of SKUs developed specifically for Tech Data, according to the press release announcing the relationship. And what’s more, Tech Data has also partnered with GE Capital to offer financing for its reseller customers looking to add digital signage to their portfolio,” she writes.
Tech firm deals collapse on fears of double dip On The Register, Paul Kunert looks at M&A activity. ” Tech M&A activity across Europe dropped by one-fifth in November compared to the previous month amid biting concerns over the state of the economy and a potential slide into a second recession,” he writes.
