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October 11, 2023

Teachers Tour Tech Sites to Help Students Make Connections for the Future

GOLETA, Calif. - Teachers from Carpinteria High School were learning about jobs in technology today with plans to bring back…

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May 10, 2023

Curvature Named APC by Schneider Electric 2022 Territory Partner of the Year

At Curvature, we are dedicated to ensuring our customers have the infrastructure in place to power the digital world. We’re…

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August 22, 2022

Real IT Hardware Has Curvature

On This Week in Enterprise Tech, Curvature General Manager of Global Hardware, Sachi Thompson, talks IT hardware: expanding for remote work, new…

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February 23, 2022

IT Procurement Strategies for Managing Tech Supply Chain Issues

Everyone is faced with the challenge of doing more with less. IT leaders are being pressed to support increased remote…

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New and Preowned Network, Server, and Storage Hardware

Curvature, a Park Place Technologies company, is transforming the way customers procure their hardware. By providing service, speed, and quality,…

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February 04, 2021

Health & Safety Update

Updated February 4, 2021 | We will be updating the content of this blog daily to keep our customers informed. If…

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Global Fortune 100 Retail Corporation

Customer Global Fortune 100 Retail Corporation Situation A corporation with 10,000+ stores and operations in 20+ countries With the company…

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GWA is making every drop of water count through sustainable IT

GWA is making every drop of water count through sustainable IT As a leading Australian supplier of building fixtures and…

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Customers Struggling with Unsupported Kit as Replacement Hardware Faces Delivery Delays - Services Firm

TPM firm Curvature’s sales boss tells CRN how the company is helping resellers bridge the gap caused by delayed kit.…

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Cost Optimization While Navigating the Digital Transformation Landscape

Organizations are addressing some level of digital transformation, but aligning IT strategy with business goals can be costly. Coupled with…

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Curvature Selects Vantage Performance for Seller and Front-line Sales Manager Training

VantagePoint Performance, the only research-led agile sales coaching, consulting and training company in the world, announced today that Curvature selected…

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Gartner IT Sourcing, Procurement, Asset & Vendor Management Summit 2020

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December 19, 2019

Happy Holidays

Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year

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Curvature wants to double UK channel for white label services

Curvature, a third-party maintenance and multi-vendor IT lifecycle service provider based in Charlotte, N.C., expanded its professional services offerings to…

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Curvature Expands it's Professional Services Offerings

Curvature, a third-party maintenance and multi-vendor IT lifecycle service provider based in Charlotte, N.C., expanded its professional services offerings to…

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Curvature Expands Professional Services Portfolio to Meet Increased Demands for Global IT Services and Flexible Data Center Support

Strategic Partnerships with Virima Technologies and Cloud Logic Fuel Increased Investments in New Support Offerings for IT Asset Management and…

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Maintenance Alternatives Cisco Won't Tell You About

The rising costs of maintaining vital corporate networks is forcing more and more organizations to gamble on how much protection…

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Curvature Wins Third Party Maintenance Company of the Year at the 2019 Storage Awards

Second significant win as leader of the TPM providers at major UK IT awards. RICHMOND, UK. – June 13, 2019…

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Curvature To Offer Independent, Storage Health Checks to Optimize, Prolong, Verify and Re-Enforce the Storage Infrastructure Layer

What exactly will the Health Check cover? The Health Check is an independent, unbiased analysis of the storage asset conducted…

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A New Look at Server Acquisition & Maintenance

Regardless of whether it's Cisco servers, HPE servers or IBM thanks to the promise and potential of cloud-hosted services, IT…

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January 17, 2019

Is Smart Licensing A Smart Move for Users?

Ask anyone about Cisco’s licensing process and you’ll probably hear that it’s complicated, tedious, time-consuming and often error prone. On…

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Data Centre World Singapore

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Interop

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Data Centre World HK

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Japan Network Operators' Group - JANOG 43

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Curvature VP Randi Mitev Named to Service Industry Association Board

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Aug. 9, 2018 – Curvature, the world's largest provider of third-party maintenance and multi-vendor network and data center IT lifecycle…

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Cisco Optics vs. Curvature Optics: What's the Difference?

Nothing - unless you're talking about the price or the warranty. Did you know that Curvature labeled optics are identical to…

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DKI Group Case Study

DKI Group Partners with Curvature to Upgrade Critical IT Infrastructure While Ensuring Stability to Better Address Rapid Business Growth The…

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Migration Case Study

Fortune 50 Healthcare Organization Overview National healthcare services company with annual revenues over $100B Merger of two equal-sized corporations created…

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Sansum Clinic Case Study

Sansum Clinic Rapidly Establishes Solid Networking Foundation for Transition to Electronic Health Records with Curvature’s Pre-Owned Cisco Hardware and NetSure®…

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Biopharma Case Study

Curvature’s NetSure® Helps Fast-Growing Biopharma Keep Pace with Rapid Expansion Worldwide   The Benefits Curvature was chosen on the merits…

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Schneider Electric Case Study

Schneider Electric Teams with Curvature to Power Worldwide Connectivity and Continuous Innovation. Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of…

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Healthcare Case Study

Curvature’s NetSure® Empowers Fortune 500 Healthcare Company to Boost Operational Efficiencies and Network Support The healthcare industry remains at the…

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Carl Christensen Case Study

Carl Christensen Reinforces its Commitment to Quality by Embracing Curvature’s World-Class IT Infrastructure Design and Implementation Services Aktieselskabet Carl Christensen…

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RGS90 Case Study

RGS90 Chooses Curvature Amid Tight Competition to Provide New IT Infrastructure and Services RGS90 A/S, a Copenhagen-based environmental consulting and…

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Curvature Jumps Into Software Defined-Storage With DataCore Partnership

Curvature and DataCore are partnering to combine DataCore's software-defined storage software with Curvature's hardware resell business and professional services. Click…

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Playing the 'Forced Hardware Update' Game

Curvature and DataCore wonder why it's necessary to rip-and-replace perfectly good systems. Click here to read news

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Curvature Taps 35-Year Dell, HP Vet To Boost Channel Strategy

Curvature has tapped Linda York and her 35 years of tech industry leadership experience to boost its network services and…

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Throwing out your IT equipment too soon?

A global survey finds that SMEs are not maximizing returns on investments. Click here to read news

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Top five best practices for reducing network equipment support and maintenance costs

According to Gartner, maintenance costs represent about 15 to 25% of total enterprise IT costs each year and IT procurement…

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How to extend the life cycle of your IT hardware

Mike Sheldon, president and CEO of Curvature, speaks to CNBC about the business of buying, refurbishing and reselling high-end IT…

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Getting More Out of Your IT Investment

Amid upward pressure on business costs, companies need to identify smarter and more “disruptive” strategies to better leverage their IT…

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Curvature Hires Seasoned Juniper, Cisco Veteran To Lead Channel Charge

Looking to kick its channel program into high gear, Curvature has hired Bill Marozas, a 19-year Juniper Networks and Cisco…

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The Global Resellers Arrive

The global resellers are coming. Plenty have already arrived. Click here to read news

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Curvature growing network support services with CSU buy

Used network hardware and maintenance vendor Curvature acquired CSU Industries to expand its NetSure support services to storage and servers.…

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Curvature To Broaden Data Center Services Footprint With CSU Industries Buy

The deal, Curvature CEO Mike Sheldon said, is expected to double the company's services organization. Click here to read news

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New Lease On Life? Curvature Pits Its NetSure Tech Support Service Against Cisco's SmartNet

Curvature, formerly Network Hardware Resale, says NetSure will open up significant opportunities for Cisco VARs while saving customers from unnecessary…

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Debunking IT Spend Myth

With heavy investments both by the government and organizations in building their ICT infrastructures to embrace trends of CYOD and…

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The Long And Winding Road: How Network Hardware Resale Transformed Into Curvature

The change, the company says, reflects its evolution from a pure reseller of network hardware -- and, really, of Cisco's…

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September 22, 2014

Increased Networking Bandwidth: Do you really need it?

No one has ever questioned whether the need for increased networking bandwidth exists. Let’s face it there are many reasons…

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Curvature Exec And The Company's 'Love-Hate Relationship' With Cisco

Curvature's Ken Rotman discusses what the company -- formerly known as Network Hardware Resale -- calls the 'myths' around networking…

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Mike Sheldon interview on CNA August 20, 2014

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US refurbisher to challenge Australian resellers with ‘capex delay’ approach

Curvature is preparing to launch a regional office in Australia in early 2015, and is relying on its ‘capex delay’…

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Network Hardware Resale Becomes Curvature as Strategy Shifts

Network Hardware Resale has changed its name to Curvature. The change comes as one of Goleta’s biggest employers shifts its…

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NHR Name Change Reflects New Technical Support Focus

Network Hardware Resale has changed its name to Curvature as the company hopes to expand beyond the hardware reseller market…

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Network Hardware Resale Announces Name Change to Curvature

Goleta’s Network Hardware Resale on Tuesday officially became Curvature, a much-needed name change for the innovative IT services company and…

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Curvature Plans to Break the Hardware Replacement Cycle

The news today that Network Hardware Resale has rebranded itself as Curvature might not have grabbed a lot of big…

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Breathing New Life into the Catalyst 6500: The Evolution to the 6800

When Cisco first announced the end of life of the popular Classic Catalyst 6500 Series, many customers were left scratching…

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Q&A: Out with the new and in with the old

Mike Sheldon, chief executive at Network Hardware Resale, tells Duncan MacRae that examining the true lifecycle of equipment could save…

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Network infrastructure: Are your SLAs letting you down?

Many IT managers have limited insight into their network infrastructure and their associated maintenance contracts, resulting in many contracts being…

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Time to challenge the status quo

It’s no surprise that businesses are tasked to do more with less when it comes to their IT budgets, as…

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Overlooked Cost Savings

The results of a new study commissioned by Network Hardware Resale and conducted by Forrester Consulting were recently released. See…

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4 Recommendations to Avoid Spending Too Much on IT

To take advantage of big cost savings in information technology, a study says businesses need to change their buying habits.…

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Study Reveals Most Companies are Missing out on the Biggest Cost-Saving Opportunity

According to a recent study, the No. 1 concern among businesses is related to costs – facing the pressure to…

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Network Hardware Resale Releases Forrester Research Study

Network Hardware Resale (NHR), with corporate headquarters in the U.S., the Netherlands, and Singapore, is the world’s leading reseller of…

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Businesses miss out on huge IT savings

Independent research firm recommends challenging the status quo on hardware refresh cycles and maintenance contracts to lower costs. Click here…

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Network Hardware Resale Expands with Server and Storage Solutions

Network Hardware Resale (NHR), with corporate headquarters in the U.S., the Netherlands, and Singapore, is the world’s leading reseller of…

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NHR CEO Mike Sheldon talks to CNBC - 20 March 2013

Mike Sheldon, CEO at Network Hardware Resale, explains how cloud services companies are driving business as they become its fast…

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Network Hardware Resale Proud of Goleta Roots, Record Growth

Being upfront with customers about the vitality of electronic equipment to save them time and money seems to be paying…

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NHR Claims Record Growth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Network Hardware Resale (NHR), the world’s leading provider of pre-owned and new networking and datacenter solutions,…

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Network Hardware Resale to sell server, storage gear

Network Hardware Resale, a provider of pre-owned and new networking and data centre kit, is expanding its portfolio in 2013…

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Network Hardware Expands to Offer Server & Storage Products

Networking and data solutions provider Network Hardware Resale is expanding its offerings to cover server and storage equipment. Click here…

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Network Hardware Resale Extends Lineup to Servers, Storage

Used equipment reseller Network Hardware Resale (NHR) has branched out to offer new and previously owned servers and storage and…

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When Is a Used Server Right for You?

NHR's initial server and storage lines include products from HP, IBM, Dell and Oracle/Sun Microsystems at what the solution provider…

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Global pre-owned specialist muscles in on servers and storage

Network Hardware Resale woos customers worldwide with expansion into servers, storage and upgrades. Click here to read more

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Supreme Court Copyright Case Could Change Nature of Ownership

While most federal government offices and businesses were closed in anticipation of the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Supreme…

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Tall tech tales?

Gartner research suggesting the "useful life" of some IT kit is as much as 10 years may spell bad news…

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NHR calls for change to parallel importation laws

Refurbished kit dealer joins trade body in calling for overhaul of legislation that enabled Oracle to defeat M-Tech Click here…

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EU Trademark Rule Blamed for Spiralling Cost of Enterprise IT

IT repair firm Comtek claims EU rules on parallel imports could result in job losses and extortionate IT costs for…

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Network Hardware Resale Offers New Branded Optical Transceivers

Network Hardware Resale announced it is extending its portfolio with the launch of new branded optical transceivers (optics), providing global…

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Industry Watchers Bang the Drum for Refurbished Kit Vendors

Network Hardware Resale and Comtek talk up the financial and environmental benefits of investing in used, rather than new, IT…

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Network Hardware Resale vows to “keep VARs honest”

Every enterprise should have a relationship with us, as well as their reseller, claims refurbished kit giant. Click here to…

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Network Hardware Resale Alternative SMARTnet Solution Recognized as Hardware Support Services Competitor

Network Hardware Resale (News - Alert), a provider of pre-owned and new networking solutions, announced that its NetSure Maintenance Program,…

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The Ultimate Second-Hand Tech Store

On the second floor of Network Hardware Resale’s headquarters in Goleta, up the big and sunny staircase just past reception,…

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Sansum Clinic, Cancer Center of Santa Barbara Forge New Partnership

Two Santa Barbara health-care organizations have formed a new partnership that they hope will allow physicians to communicate more efficiently…

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Michael Sheldon, president and CEO, Network Hardware Resale LLC

Founded in a garage in 1986 by former IBM executive Chuck Sheldon, Network Hardware Resale LLC grew from the ground…

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Some CIOs Not Ready to Switch Networking Gear

Cisco is forcing chief information officers to make some decisions as it stops selling and supporting some of its most…

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IPv6 Launch Day: New Challenges for business

Although the newer IP standard has been given a big boost as part of world IPv6 day, many businesses are…

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IPv6: When do you really need to switch?

World IPv6 Day, 6 June, 2012 is here, and with it many ISPs, websites and manufacturers are now supporting IPv6,…

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Cisco Catalyst 6500 Line Nears End of Life: What Now?

Segments of the Catalyst 6503, 6506 and 6509 platforms will hit end of life in November, while sales of Catalyst…

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Dealing with the Classic Catalyst 6500 End-of-Life

The classic Catalyst 6500 has been the workhorse of networks everywhere for more than a decade. Click here to read…

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Old Network Switches May Be More Reliable Than New Kit

Network vendors are pulling a fast one forcing users to upgrade, says re-use specialist. Click here to read news

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Why Second Hand Switches Are Good For You

Using network hardware after its advertised life cycle ends is a good thing. It saves money and resources. Click here…

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Network Hardware Resale Offers 4-Hour Replacement Service

Network Hardware Resale (NHR) is expanding its NetSure Maintenance Program to include a global four-hour hardware replacement service to help…

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Network specialist NHR calls for new approach to end-of-life kit

Network maintenance and refurbished Cisco kit specialist Network Hardware Resale (NHR) has called for the channel to consider new approaches…

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Network Hardware Resale Appoints New VP of Business Development

Network Hardware Resale announced Tuesday the appointment of Jeff Zanardi as vice president of business development and product marketing. Click…

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IPv6 - How to deal with new Internet Protocol upgrade

It is important that companies make informed decisions related to IPv6 changes and resist OEM pressure to conduct wholesale upgrades…

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With a Banner 2011 behind it, Network Hardware Resale Charges forward in 2012

When it comes to the battle of whether to purchase new or pre-owned IT equipment, it’s quite similar to the…

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Sansum Clinic Teams Up with Network Hardware Resale in Switch to Electronic Health Records

The move makes patient information accessible from anywhere, at anytime — an industry trend proving increasingly lucrative for NHR. Click…

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Buyer's Guide: How to upgrade to IPv6

IPv6 is an increasingly hot topic in the networking industry. We examine the issues for older hardware support. Click to…

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Sansum deal paves way for NHR to push into healthcare

Network Hardware Resale is tapping into a potentially lucrative new market as health care providers around the country make the…

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NHR featured in the "South Coast Biz Blog"

Officials at Goleta-based Network Hardware Resale, which buys and sells used and new computer equipment, said February 14 the company…

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How Do You Drive Revenue in a Nasty, Down Economy?

It would seem to be impossible — or at least quite a challenge — to drive revenue and sales in…

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Network Hardware Resale Making Pre-Owned Equipment Look Good

Much like those who may be reluctant to buy used cars, there are many out there who are wary of…

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2011 Trends in Pre-Owned Networking Equipment

Top 4 Trends based on analysis of Network Hardware Resale's 10,000+ customers around the world. Click here to read news

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Used computer gear: a good deal

There is still a demand for computer networking gear despite the sluggish economy. Click here to read news

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Video: Mike Sheldon, CEO of Network Hardware Resale, discusses the alternative networking equipment market in an exclusive interview on CNBC

Mike Sheldon, CEO of Network Hardware Resale, says the resale business is recession proof, and the best markets in Asia…

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Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade leaves classic users behind: So what?

The Cisco Catalyst 6500 upgrade is only for the E-series chassis, so what about the classic Catalyst line? Click here…

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Networking hardware reseller opens Folsom office

Network Hardware Resale opened an office in Folsom to serve Northern California markets with its new and used networking equipment…

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Avoid the IPv6 Hype Cycle: Lodato

IPv6 has splashed all over the headlines of late. Included in this high tide of hype, network equipment manufacturers have…

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Network vendors' quest for profits might have hit IPv6 adoption

NETWORK EQUIPMENT VENDORS' eagerness to make a quick buck might be hampering IPv6 adoption. Click here to read news

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Don't Fall Victim To IPv6 Hype, Says Secondary Market Reseller

NHR, a secondary market reseller, says too many organizations fear that the transition to IPv6-ready infrastructure is a rip-and-replace infrastructure…

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Goleta Company Can’t Stop Growing - Network Hardware Resale Thrives in These Dark Economic Times

In today’s struggling economy amid rising gas prices and unemployment, one area company stands out as low-cost and highly efficient,…

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Network Hardware Resale Takes 98,000 SF

NHR’s office and industrial leases here represent a clear vote of confidence in Goleta as a great place to run…

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Network Hardware Resale Leases 99,000 Square Feet of Space in Goleta

IT systems reseller inks deal for new headquarters, regional warehouse in Hollister Corridor Click here to read news

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Network Hardware Resale Announces Expansion of Its NetSure Programs

The Santa Barbara, Calif.-based company's new NetSure network management, proactive provisioning and network assurance offerings are available for any end-user…

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Network Hardware Resale's NetSure Takes Aim At Cisco Smartnet

The Santa Barbara, Calif.-based company's new NetSure network management, proactive provisioning and network assurance offerings are available for any end-user…

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How green is my network? -- A look at the cost-savings benefit of green IT

The trend of green networking is an offshoot of the growing emphasis on greening, or decreasing the negative impact to…

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Network Hardware Master Agent Ranked High for the Fourth Consecutive Year in Inc. 5000 List

Network Hardware Resale (NHR (News - Alert)), a provider of pre-owned and new networking equipment, announced it has been recognized…

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Anatomy Of A Shortage

It was the first day of Cisco’s annual Partner Summit, and Cisco worldwide channel chief Keith Goodwin was where he…

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Network Hardware Resale wins Company of the Year at the South Coast Business and Technology Awards

Santa Barbara’s business and civic community turned out in force Thursday for the 16th Annual South Coast Business & Technology…

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Secondary Market Offers Welcome Relief for Easing IT Budget Constraints

Healthcare organizations of all sizes and shapes share many common challenges, including how to get the most from their economically…

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Cisco reseller lists top five lead time replacements

Even though delays are shortening, NHR offers used and previous generation alternatives Click here to read news

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Cisco Product Delays Opening Doors for Rivals

Continuing product supply constraints at Cisco has some customers waiting months for key Ethernet switches, firewalls and other network gear…

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Cisco Supply Chain Problems Persist, Prompting Even Longer Backorders

There seems to be no end to the string of backorders Cisco has issued over the past year for some…

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Should You Lease Equipment or Buy New or Used Gear?

Vendors like Cisco and HP are offering low lease rates or financing with zero-interest for smaller businesses that are looking…

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If It Ain't Broke...

The CEO of one of the world's leading sources for pre-owned and refurbished networking equipment, tells us how much he…

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Economy Drives Interest in Used IT

If the economic pinch has left your IT department feeling a little used, you're not alone. In fact, the interest…

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Eyeing Used Networking Gear-Market Bonanza

There may be a stigma attached to buying second-hand gear, but it has not stopped pre-owned networking gear provider Network…

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Got Decommissioned Network Gear? Think Asset Recovery

Have you looked around your data center or IT department lately? Click here to read news

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Profiting from Pre-Owned Network Hardware Gear

Facilities-based Excel Telecommunications is making no secret of the fact it uses second-hand gear, allowing Network Hardware Resale (NHR) to…

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Pre-owned IT equipment meets county’s networking needs

Jefferson County, Wis., a rural enclave of 90,000 residents nestled between two of the state’s largest metropolitan areas, is experiencing…

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Saving Money with Used Network Hardware

Buying used network hardware is a good way to save some money and to extend the life of your infrastructure,…

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