>> Staples Re-brands Technology Services
Coinciding with the launch of Windows Vista, Staples has re-branded
its in-store technology services for small business and home
office customers as Staples EasyTech. Through the service,
every Staples store in the U.S. will have an in-store technician
to help customers with services such as hardware and software
installations, data protection and security, and repair and
troubleshooting.
>> Dell Launches Online Resource for
Small Businesses
Dell's new "Small Business 360" site is being
positioned as an online resource where small businesses can
find technology and business advice from Dell and partner experts,
along with links to video case studies, tutorials and webcasts.
Industry-specific forums target companies in accounting and
finance, architecture and construction, law, real estate and
retail.
>> Wells Fargo Recognized as Top B2B
Site
Forrester Research's "Best and Worst B2B Site Design,
2006" report gave Wells Fargo its highest rating. A total
of 16 major B2B sites were evaluated for their ability to accomplish
relevant B2B goals, user friendliness and best practices, but
only two received passing grades: Wells and Deloite & Touche
USA.
>> AMD Sets Its Sights on SMBs
According to a report in CRN, Advanced Micro Devices is
aggressively expanding its SMB product line in 2007 and is developing new
programs and incentives for VARs to make this happen. Kevin
Knox, VP of AMD's Commercial Business group, indicated
the company's dollar investment will be "significantly
higher" than what AMD has ever invested in the systems
channel.
>> Office Depot Expands Women-Owned
Business Conferences
Office Depot is going national with its Success Strategies
for Businesswomen conference. The network event for women-owned
businesses previously was held just in South Florida, but in
2007 six separate sessions will take place in Orlando, FL;
Dallas, TX; Orange County, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington DC and
Philadelphia; PA. Other conference participants include Xerox,
Ameriprise, MassMutual, Allstate, 3M, FranklinCovey and Lexmark.
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