The VAR Guy

The VAR Guy isn’t a big fan of Microsoft Office. Sure, he uses the productivity applications but he also spends more and more time using online alternatives such as Google Spreadsheets. He’s also mulling a move from Office to OpenOffice. This preference for open, online solutions allows The VAR Guy to more easily share information with workgroups.

The VAR Guy has circled January 9 on his calendar. That’s the day Symbol Technology shareholders are expected to approve the company’s $3.9 billion merger with Motorola. Once the deal is official, the combined companies should have little problem recruiting eager VARs to sell their wares.

The VAR Guy has a pretty good track record covering the IT industry. But sometimes his IT forecasts completely miss the mark. As we all gear up for 2007, here’s a humbling look back at The VAR Guy’s 7 Worst Predictions of All Time.

The VAR Guy is telling solutions providers to play close attention to the rugged device market. Sure, you already know about rugged handhelds from Symbol Technologies and laptops from Panasonic. But the opportunities don’t end there.