September 7, 2009
MSP Mergers and Acquisitions: Slowing Market?
MSPmentor
Joe Panettieri offers his thoughts on the MSP mergers and acquisitions market.
“The core problem: I think the MSP industry is filled with too many companies looking to sell and too few looking to buy … I think MSPs need to spend more time looking to build their assets. The stronger you are and the more noise you’ll make as a successful company, the more likely you will attract a potential buyer – even if you don’t intend to sell.”
Zune software update coming September 15th alongside Zune HD launch
Engadget
Ross Miller provides the latest details around Microsoft’s Zune device.
“The latest Zune newsletter confirms a feature-laden software update, very likely what we’ve been calling Zune 4.0, is due out on Tuesday, September 15th, the same day as Zune HD takes its place among its fading peers.”
LG promises 3D plasma telly
ZD Net
James Sherwood writes about a new 3-D capable plasma television from LG.
“LG’s Plasma Display Panel (PDP) is, as is the case with Philips’ 3D Cinema telly, still just a proof of concept. However, a loose-lipped LG employee told Register Hardware that it hopes to launch a 3D PDP in 2010.”