Velocity Micro, a manufacturer of high-performance, custom-built PCs, will offer the entire line-up of Razer peripherals for purchase with its PCs. Additionally, Velocity Micro will include Razer mice and keyboards with its Raptor series PCs configured for gaming enthusiasts. Razer, based in Carlsbad, Calif., develops cutting-edge gaming peripherals noted for their precision, sensitivity, usability and product design. More.

CXI, an IT services firm, has achieved the Microsoft Partner Program top-level status as Gold Certified. As a Gold Partner, the company says, it receives benefits that provide a competitive advantage and improve its ability to deliver technology solutions. The company achieved certification in the areas of advanced infrastructure solutions and data management solutions. More.

Circuit City Stores, Inc., has entered into a multiyear contract with Thomson's Premier Retail Networks, Inc., in which the California company will provide Circuit City with upgraded servers capable of running Premier Retail Networks’ IPTV platform, recently tested in more than 25 Circuit City stores, as well as in-store programming, technology and network operations for the retailer's media network.  More.