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January 3, 2013
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  • Intel may announce limited-edition chips for ultrabooks, tablets
    Intel is expected to offer more insight into its "Ivy Bridge" processor developments next week and possibly unveil laptops and tablets with limited-run microprocessors. The new chips, with a power-efficiency rating of less than 10 watts, will lead to new ultrabook designs, an Intel spokesman said. CNET (1/2) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  • IDC: Cloud jobs to increase by 26% annually through 2015
    The number of cloud-related jobs is expected to increase by 26% every year through 2015, IDC says, with up to 7 million jobs created. The employment opportunities in emerging markets are expected to be even more robust, with a 34% growth rate predicted. TMCNet.com (1/2) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • HP is past halfway point for latest job cuts
    Hewlett-Packard says it had reduced its global workforce by 5% as of Oct. 31, cutting about 17,800 jobs, putting it more than halfway toward its goal of reducing manpower by 8.3% by the end of 2014. The tech vendor also is investigating General Motors' hiring of two former HP managers. Computerworld (1/2) LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
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  • CompTIA members benefit from certification discount
    CompTIA solution provider members are eligible to receive a voucher good for an 80% discount on the first certification they purchase and a 15% discount on further certification purchases. Vendor and distributor members are also eligible for the 15% discount. To learn more, contact membership@comptia.org. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • ChannelLine's Sales Xcelerator Program helps vendors and channel partners to grow their SMB sales
    The affordable, automated and targeted sales and marketing program includes content, delivery and monthly metric reports with a "no hassle guarantee" for CompTIA members. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • News on the managed print market
    Managed print services is one of the fastest growing segments in the IT industry. New products and services are announced weekly. MPSConnect is offering a free weekly e-newsletter subscription to CompTIA members. LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
  • CompTIA IT SmartStat: Jan. 3, 2013
    64% of companies say that their organization is more secure due to certified security staff. CompTIA IT SmartStat LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmail this Story
 
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