HP: Regulator to 

probe Autonomy

FRC to investigate HP’s 

claims of misrepresentation

12 Feb’13

The regulator that oversees the professional conduct of UK’s accountants has launched a probe into the past financial reports of Autonomy the UK software company that HP purchased for $11Bn in 2011 and later accused of having made outright financial misrepresentations ahead of the deal.

Read more: HP: Regulator to probe Autonomy

Apple iWatch

is imminent...

Wearable technology

gets a giant step closer

Having conquered the desktops, music libraries and phones of millions, Apple reportedly wants to adorn one more spot in the life of the gadget-obsessed -- their wrists. The ultimate personal productivity tool...

Read more: Apple iWatch imminent

Etailers focus on

user friendliness

 78% leaders have mobile 

optimised webstores

v 1% OP dealers

Top etailers in 2012 focused on product details and visibility and connecting shoppers across channels, according to The E-tailing Group’s Annual Mystery Shopper Study,

Read more: Top etailers focus on user friendliness

Arrow electronics

losing its spark..

Tech solutions growth fails

tooffset weak components’ sales

8 Feb’13

Arrow Electronics the global provider of IT products, services today reported another slowdown in sales for Q4’12

Read more: Arrow Electronics Q4'12 Financial Review

ECi excels with
record growth

Acsellerate CRM advances
drive positive 2013 outlook

7 Feb’13 (Updated)

ECi Software Solutions and its Acsellerate subsidiary reported record growth levels in sales volume and customer acquisition in 2012. We spoke with CEO Ron Books and Acsellerate chief Jen Johnson about its bright prospects...

Read more: ECi excels with record growth

Sony’s sinking
market share

Late entry into Android
smartphones not enough

7 Feb’13

Sony has reported another set of disappointing Q4’12 and full year results ended December 31, 2012

Read more: Sony Q4'12 Financial Review

Staples’ Magic
multichannel ad

Campaign showcases more
products and ways to shop

7 Feb’13

Staples, the #1 OP reseller has launched new TV advertising campaign called Magic aimed at SMB customers....

Read more: Staples' Magic multichannel ad campaign

Coffee king Keurig
still losing steam

Doubts over GMCR’s new Vue

brewer acceptance growing

7 Feb’13 (Updated)

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR), the leader in specialty coffee and coffee brewers for US homes and offices, today announced dramatically slower Q1’13 sales results to 29 Dec’12. How did the new CEO explain the situation?

Read more: GMCR/Keurig Q1'13 Financial Review

Google buys

brand insights

Gains access to sales

data to enhance user

shopping experience

6 Feb’13
In a move that could help it play a bigger role in fostering online retail sales, search giant Google has agreed to buy an ICG Group company

Read more: Google buys into brand intelligence

Dell sells itself
for Post-PC era

Why didn’t Michael Dell
see the marvel of mobile?

6 Feb’13

Michael Dell has closed the risky $24 billion deal to take private the computer company he founded nearly 30 years ago, in an effort to remake Dell for a post-PC era....

Read more: Dell sells itself for Post-PC era

Spicers partner
with #1 etailer

Bright outlook in 2013 with
new Synergy springboard

5 Feb’13

Read more: Spicers Partner with #1 etailer

Stora Enso adapts
to market reality

#2 papermaker cuts paper
capacity, shifts to packaging

Read more: Stora Enso Financial Review Q4'12

Smartphone wars

Apple aces
S a m s u n g

The next big thing
is not here… yet

4 Feb’13

Apple has scored another victory in its battle with Samsung for global dominance of the smartphone market in spite of the latter's negative ad campaign

Read more: Smartphone wars: Apple aces Samsung

Economy Watch – US

Reasons to
be cheerful

Positive economy, increased
investment, boost stockmarket

2 Feb’13
A raft of positive economic news drove the Dow Jones above 14000 for the first time in 5 years, with jobs numbers, vehicle sales and consumer confidence higher....

Read more: EconomyWatch - US - Reasons to be cheerful

Dell buyout
on Monday?

Tech giant to exit Wall
Street in PE $20Bn deal

1 Feb’13

Dell is nearing an agreement to sell itself to a buyout consortium led by its founder Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, possibly announcing a deal as soon as Monday.

Read more: Dell buyout on Monday

Newell writes
Joy-ful numbers

Prolix Polk’s ‘growth game
plan’ & team taking shape

1 Feb’13
Newell Rubbermaid, leading maker of office products and consumer brands today announced stronger Q4’12 results ended 31 Dec’12,

Read more: Newell Rubbermaid Q4'12 Financial Review

Vistaprint’s
V i b r a n c y

Double-digit sales growth,
and profitability maintained

1 Feb’13

Vistaprint, the leading online provider of professional marketing products and services to small businesses once again reported impressive sales growth for its Q2’13 ended 31 Dec’12

Read more: VistaPrint Q2'13 Financial Review

Staples set for

strong  2 0 1 3

Sargent optimistic re US new

& FM breakroom categories

1 Feb'13 (Updated)

Staples the #1 OP reseller has long been frustrated by not being allowed to sell brand leader Apple’s products. The dispute seems to have now been resolved and we spoke to CEO Ron Sargent about the future prospects…

Read more: Staples set for strong 2013

BETT’13 show preview

M - p o w e r e d
learning  l i v e!

Education show moves to ExCel.
Inspiring minds thru' technology

1 Feb'13

We bring you our first report on the BETT'13 show (30 Jan-2 Feb) probably the most relevant in today's business supply market. The event last year attracted 40,000+ users with a scintillating display of ICT featuring some of OPS’ progressive manufacturers and distributors. Later today

Read more: BETT'13 Education Show Preview

Epson receding
from its vision

Printer sales sinking fast as
US/Europe demand stalls

31 Dec’13

Epson, the leading printer and visual presentation products manufacturer continued to report declining results in Q3’13 ended 31 Jan’13

Read more: Epson Q3'13 Financial Review