DevOps and Agile strategies
News, tips and features for managed service providers building DevOps and Agile strategies. Find out how channel partners are adopting the methodologies and software development techniques in these emerging fields.
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Feature
24 Feb 2022
Deloitte software engineering gets global boost
Recent acquisitions help the consultancy pursue 24/7 software sprints to meet customer demand for digitalization and faster product delivery cycles. Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Sep 2020
How to develop resilient IT operations for the COVID-19 era
To meet pandemic-based business demands, enterprises can take these five steps to transform their existing technology platforms. Wipro exec Murthy Malapaka explains the process. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
Post-quantum cryptography a major challenge, says expert
The crypto wars are just beginning and open systems are key to improved security in future, says cryptography expert. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
Cisco, AWS team up for Kubernetes hybrid cloud deployments
Kubernetes users pick up another option for container orchestration in hybrid deployments in the form of a product bundle from Cisco and AWS. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
Dell EMC VxRail HCI builds on VMware Cloud Foundation
Dell EMC builds on VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to offer a new two-node VxRail entry point, with a flexible VMware vSAN license. Dell EMC also adds VMware integration to VxBlock. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
Google AI Hub aims to accelerate artificial intelligence project development in enterprises
Google debuts AI Hub to help enterprises get their artificial intelligence projects off the ground faster, as its bid to make the technology accessible to everyone gathers pace. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
U.S. Cyber Command malware samples to be logged in VirusTotal
The Cyber National Mission Force will share unclassified U.S. Cyber Command malware samples to VirusTotal and one expert hopes there will be more action taken to help researchers. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
AWS cloud network architecture could put users at heightened risk of disruption, study claims
A comparison study of AWS, Google and Microsoft's network architectures reveals stark differences in how they process user traffic, ThousandEyes report shows. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
How the right network automation tools can modernize your network
In this roundup of networking blogs, industry experts examine network automation innovation, the partnership between networking and DevOps, and the importance of data sheet specs. Continue Reading
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News
09 Nov 2018
VMware on a journey to rebuild partner program
The vendor's recently appointed channel chief has shared her plans for rebuilding the firm's partner program. Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2018
VMware and IBM add integrations for private, hybrid cloud
A managed cloud service for high availability and additional product integrations for microservices and Watson are the latest fruits of a partnership between IBM and VMware. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
HashiCorp profile rises in wake of IBM-Red Hat deal
HashiCorp is valued at $1.9 billion for its IT management software, such as Vault 1.0, and the IBM-Red Hat merger has set off speculation about the firm's future. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
IBM business partners mull benefits, risks of Red Hat buyout
The success of the $34 billion Red Hat buyout would rely on Big Blue's handling of the open source software vendor's portfolio and culture, according to IBM business partners. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Rackspace retools managed public cloud business
Rackspace's managed public cloud business is packaging services to help customers at different phases of their cloud journeys; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2018
Red Hat users weigh in on IBM merger
Some Red Hat users are taking news of the $34 billion sale to IBM in stride, and say it's important to wait and see. Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2018
IBM Red Hat deal shakes up container management
IBM buys Red Hat with Kubernetes in mind for its multi-cloud management strategy, with far-reaching implications for the open source container management community, especially Cloud Foundry. Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2018
IBM pledges to support Red Hat developer community
Big Blue's decision to strike a multi-billion deal for open source player Red Hat means it gains a firm with a strong channel and developer network. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2018
Webex flaw is easier to exploit than detect
A remote code execution flaw in Cisco Webex -- called WebExec -- could be an easy vector for insider attacks, and the researchers who found it say it's easier to exploit than detect. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2018
Symphony Ventures acquisition: Deal underscores RPA growth
Sykes Enterprises' acquisition of Symphony Ventures, a robotic process automation consulting firm, sheds light on the meteoric rise of the RPA market; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
26 Oct 2018
Blockchain: Oil and gas emerges as consulting market
Blockchain opportunities in the oil and gas sector are beginning to surface, attracting the attention of consulting firms and integrators such as Accenture, Deloitte and Quisitive. Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2018
IBM bolsters storage products with added NVMe support
IBM bolstered support for NVMe technologies across its storage portfolio with its latest round of product updates, which also adds new Spectrum Discover data management software. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2018
Remote monitoring and management software gets more automated
Vendors that make business management software for managed service providers are expanding RMM software automation, but partners may struggle to fully exploit the newer features. Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2018
NetApp shines flash storage at containers and objects
At the NetApp Insight user show, the vendor advocates for flash to replace disk for backup, cloud and object storage. NetApp HCI expands, and StorageGrid gets flash. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Oct 2018
MSPs highlight 3 top tools for cybersecurity practices
Managed services providers must navigate a complex market to find the right tools for cybersecurity. Three MSPs discuss products they deem essential to their businesses. Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2018
Ellison: Oracle ‘autonomous’ database seeks and destroys
At OpenWorld 2018 in San Francisco, Oracle founder and CTO Larry Ellison led on the putative resilience of the supplier’s ‘autonomous’ database to cyber security threats. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2018
Commvault updates web interface with Command Center
At Commvault Go, the data protection vendor introduced a revamped user interface with machine learning-powered analytics and smarter storage usage reporting. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Oct 2018
GDPR for MSPs: Channel partners question the law's reach
Channel firms and customers outside the EU are still figuring out what they need to do to comply with GDPR personal data regulations, despite the law's May 2018 enactment. Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2018
Experts wary of links between GreyEnergy and BlackEnergy
Researchers claim a new threat group called GreyEnergy is the successor to BlackEnergy, but experts are unsure if the evidence supports the claims or warnings of future attacks. Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2018
Array Networks pursues virtualized network services channel
Array Network's new ASAP program looks to enable VARs and MSP partners to offer services around its AVX Series Network Functions Platforms, and other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2018
Commvault strikes up B&RaaS band for VMs, Salesforce
Commvault enhances its cloud-based data protection suite by offering its flagship Complete Backup & Recovery software as a service, with new services for VMs and native cloud apps. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2018
X-IO spins out Axellio, sells X-IO Storage to Violin
Two storage companies on the comeback trail make moves -- Violin Systems buys X-IO's ISE platform, and X-IO rebrands as Axellio. Both have been in transition over the past few years. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2018
Commvault packages data insights into Activate app
Commvault's Activate, consisting of data analysis tools announced earlier this year, now allows users to learn about their unstructured data and effectively take action with it. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Oct 2018
IBM Planning Analytics opens partner opportunities in retail vertical
Channel firms in the retail sector are uncovering opportunities to modernize customers' analytics processes. Read about eCapital Advisors'work with retailer Allen Edmonds. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2018
Lenovo pledges to fix channel process issues
The vendor came in for some criticism at the Canalys Channels Forum but responded by vowing to fix the problems in the next six months. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2018
Hardware makers discuss tariff effects at channel event
Hardware vendors aim to mitigate the effects of the Trump administration's tariffs on imported Chinese goods, using such strategies as tariff engineering. Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2018
AWS consulting partners launch Mission
AWS cloud consulting services firms Reliam, Stratalux and G2 Tech Group have rebranded as Mission and more acquisitions could be in the works; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Oct 2018
Remote monitoring and management software: Vendors expand, integrate
RMM vendors are extending their product lines into areas ranging from documentation to backup, but face an integration challenge when it comes to providing a unified interface. Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2018
Cisco adds features to Business Critical Services
The latest version of Cisco Business Critical Services includes limited management of third-party devices and improved detection of an impending hardware failure. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2018
UiPath Forward: Industry execs talk enhanced services
IT services companies suggest the industry will have to step up its service offerings as enterprises take robotic process automation past the proof-of-concept phase. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Oct 2018
UiPath partner funds aim to speed RPA adoption
UiPath partner companies are the subject of two new investment funds from the robotic process automation vendor, which has earmarked $20 million. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2018
AT&T links IoT to IBM, Microsoft blockchain services
AT&T has linked its IoT services to the blockchain offerings of IBM and Microsoft. The AT&T blockchain effort is aimed at retailers, manufacturers and healthcare organizations. Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2018
Cohesity storage program extends to managed services providers
The Cohesity storage partner program introduced an option for service provider partners and bolstered resources for resellers; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
Kaseya buys Spanning, adds cloud backup for SaaS apps
Kaseya's cloud backup capabilities now extend to Office 365, Salesforce and G Suite, thanks to the acquisition of cloud-to-cloud backup specialist Spanning Cloud Apps. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Oct 2018
Virtual reality golf brings Trace3 into greenfield project
A virtual reality golf center called on solutions provider Trace3 for technology infrastructure assistance with a greenfield deployment. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2018
Continuum MSP product vision energized by cybersecurity market
Continuum, an IT management software provider, is aligning its offerings to SMB security needs. Get insight into the Continuum MSP platform's roadmap. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Oct 2018
Partners align to bold SAP S/4HANA migration plan
SAP boldly stated an ambitious S/4HANA migration plan for existing customers. While SAP partners are on board with the transition, they recognize the challenges involved. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
Continuum Navigate 2018: Traditional MSPs will be obsolete
Cybersecurity trends dominated Continuum Navigate 2018, with the CEO of the IT management software vendor urging MSPs to pivot into managed security services. Continue Reading
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News
28 Sep 2018
Microsoft Ignite 2018: Channel eyes Azure products, virtual desktops
Channel companies cited Azure Data Box offline and inline data transfer products and Windows Virtual Desktop as among the interesting developments at Microsoft Ignite. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2018
Small business Wi-Fi market heats up for channel partners
An Adtran offering for service providers, Linksys Cloud Manager and Meraki Go are among the new Wi-Fi options available to partners seeking wireless tech for small businesses. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2018
Trump tariffs to boost prices on networking gear
The Trump tariffs on China are expected to raise prices of networking gear and slow growth of the U.S. network equipment market. Cisco and Juniper Networks plan to pass on added costs to customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Sep 2018
Marketing for MSPs: How to target SMB customers
When it comes to targeting SMBs, partners often trip up in their sales and marketing efforts. Channel experts discuss sales and marketing for MSP businesses and the common mistakes. Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2018
Linksys: Cloud platform lets channel make more Wi-Fi money
Small business Wi-Fi market: A new, no-cost Linksys cloud management offering has hit the market, targeting channel partners and their clients; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2018
IT pros sing the praises of Jenkins on Kubernetes
Jenkins and Kubernetes are a natural fit for automated application development and delivery, and the open source community has plans to improve how Jenkins runs on containers. Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2018
Life sciences cloud: Accenture, Merck, AWS team on platform
Accenture, Merck and Amazon Web Services are collaborating on a life sciences informatics platform that addresses key process bottlenecks in pharmaceutical research and development. Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2018
Remote monitoring and management: Netgear Insight Pro debuts
Netgear Insight Pro is a cloud-based platform that aims to give MSPs more network management capabilities, as well as a sales opportunity. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2018
Multiple connections thwart security on SD-WANs
Networking analysts and engineers examine SD-WAN security concerns, the importance of cabling in wireless environments and a new security attack that's difficult to detect. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
Zoomdata unveils data visualization and analytics channel program
Big data player Zoomdata rolled out a new partner program for selling its data visualization and analytics technology; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
14 Sep 2018
Ensono data center readies for Hurricane Florence
The Ensono data center in Kings Mountain, N.C., is designed and maintained to withstand events such as Hurricane Florence, according to a company official. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2018
Trend Micro admits to publishing another shady Mac app
In addition to other Trend Micro apps banished from the Mac App Store for gathering data inappropriately, the company has admitted to publishing the Open Any Files app. Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
Cisco offers pay-as-you-go pricing for ASR 9000
Cisco has changed licensing for the ASR 9000 router to let service providers pay only for the throughput they use. The new pricing arrives as service providers prepare for 5G. Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2018
Trend Micro denies Mac apps steal browsing history
Researchers claimed Trend Micro apps in the Mac App Store were stealing data; after the company removed the offending features researchers are still not sold on Trend Micro's excuse. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2018
IDC: Enterprise demand drives hike in storage sales
Healthy jump in all-flash and SAN/NAS sales is being driven by enterprise storage modernization, but also by component price rises. Dell EMC and NetApp top the supplier sales charts. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
Kabbage: Line-of-credit product can boost channel margins
Kabbage financing is now available as a product that channel partners can offer their small-business customers, which can use the Kabbage line of credit for any product or service. Continue Reading
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News
07 Sep 2018
Meraki Go offers channel new small-business Wi-Fi market
Cisco Meraki's small-business Wi-Fi offering, Meraki Go, opens opportunities for channel partners among a new set of customers; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
06 Sep 2018
VMware to offer managed SD-WAN, HCI at the edge
VMware's lightweight hyper-converged infrastructure system, called Project Dimension, includes the vendor's SD-WAN. The HCI appliance is aimed at retailers and manufacturers. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Sep 2018
4 tips for MSPs building a cloud backup services business
Getting started as a cloud-based backup services business requires a grasp of the target market, a solid mix of backup vendors and a sound pricing formula. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2018
VMware hopes to give its cloud strategy a new Dimension
VMware pulled back the curtain on some next-generation software that promises to bring the capabilities of its VMware Cloud on AWS to on-premises data centers. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Sep 2018
How to develop IT services for healthcare vertical opportunities
When it comes to vertical markets, healthcare offers a wealth of opportunities for MSPs. IT services providers share tips for building a healthcare-focused practice. Continue Reading
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News
31 Aug 2018
OVHcloud expands US footprint with channel partner program
U.S.-based channel partners now have a new infrastructure-as-a-service option with the launch of the OVHcloud partner program; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
30 Aug 2018
VMware bolsters AWS security with NSX
VMware has brought NSX microsegmentation to workloads running on Amazon Web Services. Also, at VMworld 2018, VMware said NSX security is now enforceable on Arista switches. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2018
HPE points to a high value and hybrid services strategy
The vendor is making some progress with its services strategy, according to the numbers shared in its Q3 results. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
VMware fuels multi-cloud strategy with CloudHealth buy
VMware wants to simplify management of complex multi-cloud environments -- this time through the acquisition of third-party SaaS provider CloudHealth. Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
North Koreans add Mac OS to cryptocurrency-stealing malware attacks
A North Korean hacking group is targeting cryptocurrency exchanges using Trojanized cryptocurrency trading software designed for both Microsoft’s Windows and Apple’s Mac OS, say researchers. Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
StorCentric eases channel concerns after Nexsan and Drobo deals
The newly-formed storage player has indicated that it will be business as usual for those partners of its acquisition targets. Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
Algolia partners with integrators, digital agencies
A new channel partner ecosystem featuring systems integrators and digital agencies is forming around Algolia search technology; other news of the week. Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Cisco wants to help developers build Webex integrations
Cisco has revamped the Cisco DevNet page for Webex Meetings. The development of additional Webex integrations should make the platform more attractive to businesses. Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
ScanSource snaps up Salesforce partner Canpango
Another deal struck in a summer of consolidation sees ScanSource increase its CRM options with Canpango Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Microsoft dominates SaaS thanks to collaboration software
Microsoft’s software-as-a-service business is growing at 45% a year, well ahead of the rest of the market, reports Synergy Research Group Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Aug 2018
Partner opportunity: Biometrics tools expand vertical scope
Biometrics in healthcare, financial services, retail and the automotive industry will be opening opportunities for IT services companies deploying this layer of security. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Aug 2018
Hyper-converged infrastructure solutions boost channel
Hyper-converged infrastructure technology has become a core part of channel partners' technology portfolios, but customer requirements still call for traditional storage gear. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
New Cohesity backup adds Helios SaaS management
The new Cohesity SaaS app lets users view, manage and make changes to secondary data and applications across multiple clusters through a single dashboard. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Retail and finance top cyber targets
Retail and finance remain the top cyber attack targets, but the second quarter also saw a spike in attacks against the manufacturing industry and an increase in remote desktop attacks, a report reveals. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX teases 'kinetic' compute and storage
Dell EMC composes its MX composable infrastructure story around SAS storage sleds that slide into in a single 14th generation 7U PowerEdge chassis, with OpenManage software. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Aug 2018
CDO role: What's keeping chief data officers up at night?
Get to know your clients' CDOs: Their challenges include building a strong data foundation, getting the most out of data investments, transforming talent and migrating legacy data. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2018
CompTIA issues mixed channel report
The industry group has found that the channel is facing some constraints in its mission to grow. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2018
StorageCraft launches OneXafe scale-out backup appliances
Product revamp sees firm launch OneXafe scale-out secondary and primary storage with ShadowXafe data protection software in backup appliance for physical and virtual environments Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2018
ICS security just isn't, Black Hat 2018 sessions show
Industrial control systems hit the mainstream at Black Hat this year, with over two dozen program sessions tackling different angles of the subject. The takeaway: Vendors still aren't really trying. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2018
Lucidworks Fusion platform to scale via channel partnerships
Lucidworks said it wants to engage with various channel partner types in a bid to grow its Lucidworks Fusion business; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2018
Cisco strong forecasts show businesses upbeat
Cisco revenues in the last quarter rose 6% as businesses took advantage of a strong economy to refresh networks and deploy new products. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Digital marketing partnerships key to vendors' channel strategies
Rackspace, Salesforce and Progress Software explain how digital marketing agencies factor into their overall channel partner ecosystems and strategies. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Aug 2018
Drone services market requires vertical skills
Commercial drone services are in high demand across such vertical markets as agriculture, construction and telecommunications, requiring service providers to specialize. Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
PTSD and depression get much needed attention at Black Hat 2018
While burnout, depression and PTSD can affect anyone, infosec mental health still doesn't often get the attention it deserves, but Black Hat 2018 attempted to change that. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2018
Behind the scenes of the Meltdown and Spectre response
At Black Hat 2018, representatives from Google, Microsoft and Red Hat offered a behind-the-scenes look at the Meltdown and Spectre disclosure and response process. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Aug 2018
Accenture bolsters smart connected products business
Accenture aims to bolster its smart connected products business through the acquisition of two companies in the product innovation space. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Aug 2018
Liability insurance policies: Tips for covering MSP businesses
With the IT landscape growing more complex, liability insurance policies may be a necessity for MSPs. But MSPs should ensure they get the right coverage for their business model. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
CrowdStrike Falcon platform gains more partners
CrowdStrike has added categories to its partner program, including MSSP partners and platform partners that build apps using data from CrowdStrike Falcon; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2018
Miscommunication plagued Meltdown and Spectre process
During a panel discussion at Black Hat 2018 on Meltdown and Spectre, Google explained how miscommunication left the company's incident response out of the early disclosure process. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Aug 2018
Cloud-based storage options open channel opportunities
Industry giants such as Amazon Web Services and startup solutions such as Qumulo QF2 are taking file storage to the cloud. Partners can advise clients on platform adoption. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
Arista pays $400M to settle Cisco patent suit
The Arista-Cisco agreement includes Arista paying $400 million to end their patent infringement dispute. The companies also agreed to a lawsuit moratorium on existing products. Continue Reading
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News
07 Aug 2018
Newisys makes stealthy maneuver in NVMe flash
Sanmina-owned Newisys is known as a white-label server OEM to array vendors. The NSS-2560 NVMe flash provides storage density with hot-pluggable SSDs and Intel Broadwell servers. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
07 Aug 2018
The NVMe spec: A channel partner primer
The NVMe spec has taken hold in storage systems and servers and is now targeting network connections via the NVMe over Fabrics spec, opening partner opportunities. Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2018
Cisco acquires Duo for cloud security
Cisco has bought Duo Security to add its two-step authentication services to Cisco's cloud-based security offerings. Cisco plans to close the Duo acquisition by October. Continue Reading