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The impact of BSF on IT suppliers is starting RM cuts BSF contractors and restructures bidding team Did the prices go up on the 19th? Who were the culprits and which products were increased? Did others follow Dell/ EqualLogic? Apologies but I've been away

So it may be related to this? Consumer PC prices bow to currency and component pressures

Did they provide a good reason? Other than general opportunism

Any names, detals of price increases?

Hi, I am the chief reporter at IT publication MicroScope and have been following the developments regarding BSF for some time. New research indicates that IT suppliers may lose contracts worth up to £3.7bn due to the government's recent actions. BSF debacle may cost IT suppliers up to £3.7bn in lost business Hope you find it of interest Regards Polish

I work for an IT publication and we've been following developments at BECTA with interest Links that may be of interest Resellers seek answers over BECTA framework uncertainty BECTA hits out at imminent closure Regards Polish

..but Sir Al will not be manning the stands Regards, Polish

Hi all, I am the chief reporter at Microscope - a specialist trade weekly for computer resellers and retailers - and I've just written a story about Sir Alan Sugar resigning as chairman at Viglen. Sir Alan Sugar resigns as chairman at Viglen Hope will be of interest Regards, Polish

I am a chief report at MicroScope - weekly trade publication for computer resellers and retailers - and I have just posted a story about Sir Alan Sugar's resignation as chairman at Viglen. Thought this may be of interest to some of you Sir Alan Sugar resigns as chairman at Viglen Regards, Paul

Very good Does plain old vanilla = cheaper support costs?

You are right, professional servcies appears to be the nirvana for any technology provider but hardware has always been seen as a good door opener... This may be changing but there are a number of suppliers that have dismissed hardware and years later tried to rebuild a product business, you only need to look at Morse and Fujitus Servcies as examples. Does RM still make its own kit? I heard they pretty much lead with branded vendors such as Dell or HP?

Official: Stone and Viglen deal dead in the water Regards, Polish

Hi, I work for an IT trade publication called Microscope and have been aware of the negotiations between Stone and Viglen. But I discovered yesterday that those discussions have now ended and a deal will not go ahead. Thought the story might be of interest to the community. Official: Stone and Viglen deal dead in the water Regards, Polish