Managed private cloud services
News and features on managed private cloud services. Find out how to build and maintain compute and storage platforms that let customers tap the benefits of cloud approaches within their own four walls.
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04 Mar 2022
3 colocation trends to consider in 2022
Key developments in the data center services market include smaller, more flexible deployments, AI optimization and a continuing focus on sustainability. Continue Reading
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08 Jan 2022
Cloud consumption models, services to see uptick in 2022
Cloud computing skills shortages are changing the way businesses think about in-house IT and making them more likely to tap external service providers; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2019
First HPE Primera customer preps for new array
The vendor said HPE Primera is being shipped this week to BlueShore Financial. HPE looks to Primera to jolt revenues and take share in high-end storage. Continue Reading
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30 Sep 2019
PDU-UPS evolves slowly, offers partners modularity
Data center power infrastructure may not be the epicenter of IT innovation, but channel partners see vendors providing modularity, customization options and redundancy features. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2019
Avaya partners with IBM for ReadyNow expansion
A partnership with IBM will help expand the reach of Avaya cloud offerings internationally. Avaya is bringing its ReadyNow product to Europe, Africa and Asia. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2019
MSP ransomware attack exploits privileged users' credentials
WatchGuard Technologies said recent MSP ransomware attacks revealed that hackers have detailed knowledge of managed service providers' internal operations and technologies. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2019
NWN debuts solution-as-a-service line to capture top trends
Managed service provider NWN is honing in on five fast-growing markets with the launch of a solutions-as-a-service portfolio, and other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
DigitalOcean partner program aims for SMB expansion
A DigitalOcean partner program is arming MSPs and other channel firms to pursue customers in the SMB space. The program also facilitates partner-to-partner collaborations. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
MSP business expansion driven by cybersecurity, consulting
MSPs are under pressure to expand their businesses beyond their traditional offerings. Cybersecurity and consulting services are two directions they can take their businesses. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
Sales verticals and how MSPs can target them
Selling to vertical markets can seem like a daunting prospect for managed service providers. Read on for six tips to get you started on a vertical sales journey. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
Managed services model takes evolutionary twists and turns
The evolution of managed service providers began at the apex of the dot-com era and now continues with developments including cloud computing and industry consolidation. Continue Reading
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26 Sep 2019
Managed IT services glossary: Terms of the trade
Managed service providers represent an important subset of the channel partner ecosystem. Browse the terms below to sharpen your understanding of MSPs and their service offerings. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2019
Microsoft-Oracle cloud alliance boosts partner opportunities
The Microsoft-Oracle cloud interoperability pact has unlocked new customer segments in the channel, according to managed cloud service provider Ensono. Continue Reading
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25 Sep 2019
Managed Azure services hotspots span optimization to AI
Demand for Microsoft Azure services ranges from cost optimization to AI services, according to service providers looking for business in this public cloud platform. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2019
HP's Bromium buy speaks to Dell rivalry
Analysts describe HP's Bromium acquisition as a safe, cheap, smart bet in its push to compete with Dell. It's also another sign of rapid consolidation in the endpoint security market. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Sep 2019
RPA software platform targets VARs, integrators
RPA software is taking a low-code approach at Argos Labs, which recently launched a marketplace and private repositories that could help VARs and SIs. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2019
One-on-one with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's SVP
Former AWS engineer Clay Magouyrk was one of the first people Oracle hired to build OCI and says Oracle has plenty of time -- and a solid strategy -- to catch up to competitors. Continue Reading
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20 Sep 2019
D&H Distributing grows cloud with ConnectWise, SkyKick
D&H Distributing's cloud strategy aims to help VARs adopt the managed services model and sell bundled cloud offerings around platforms such as Office 365 and Azure. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2019
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure draws diverse early customers
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is seeing early adoption from a diverse array of customers, although OCI's market share remains modest compared to AWS, Microsoft and Google. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2019
SD-WAN demo lab lets partner's clients try before they buy
As the SD-WAN market heats up, MNJ Technologies has launched a demo lab that includes technology from vendors such as Cisco, Fortinet, Oracle and Silver Peak. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2019
Dell exec describes next gen possibilities
Dell’s evolution has led the company from PCs to servers, storage and virtualization. Here, Dell’s storage CTO describes what could come next. Continue Reading
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17 Sep 2019
Oracle-VMware cloud deal highlighted at OpenWorld
Joint Oracle and VMware customers will soon be able to run VMware Cloud Foundation on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with support from Oracle. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2019
Kaseya ramps up managed compliance services focus
Kaseya has invested $10 million into growing its managed compliance software business, citing a massive opportunity in compliance services for MSPs; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2019
AWS Outposts comes into sharper focus as launch looms
AWS Outposts will ship later this year. In advance of that launch, AWS has given customers a sense of what they can expect from the first release of the private, on-premises version of its public cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2019
How to vet vendors' cybersecurity tools for MSP practices
Building a cybersecurity stack can mean assessing dozens of vendors. An effective vetting process can help partners avoid missteps in their search for security products. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2019
BEC attacks led to $26 billion in losses over 3 years
On the same day that 281 suspects were arrested in business email compromise stings, the FBI said worldwide losses from BEC attacks reached $26 billion over the last three years. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2019
RPA marketplace trend has bots in store
RPA marketplaces are beginning to make their mark as vendors cultivate bot component contributors, including systems integrators and consulting firms. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
11 Sep 2019
Is robotic process automation software hitting the wall?
Robotic process automation software is considered the cornerstone of digital transformation in some organizations, but Pegasystems Francis Carden challenges this view. Continue Reading
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10 Sep 2019
GDPR non-compliance worse than feared
Over half of UK businesses do not yet appear to be fully GDPR-compliant, and many have de-prioritized their compliance efforts. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2019
Microsoft teams with satellite telcos for Azure network
Microsoft Azure customers can now tap satellite internet providers through the private Azure ExpressRoute service. The move follows the release of AWS Ground Station in May. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
06 Sep 2019
Digital transformation projects hit cultural, tech snags
Digital transformation projects are encountering organizational and technology hurdles that may open consulting opportunities for channel partners. Continue Reading
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06 Sep 2019
Virtual Instruments repackages AIOps platform for channel
Virtual Instruments has changed the way it licenses its AIOps platform in a bid to make its technology easier for channel partners to consume; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Commvault’s acquisition moves it into primary storage
Commvault makes its first acquisition, months after Sanjay Mirchandani takes over as CEO. Software-defined storage startup Hedvig is the target. Continue Reading
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04 Sep 2019
Insight-PCM deal opens integration, service opportunities
Insight CEO Ken Lamneck says the newly closed PCM purchase will augment the combined company's managed service offerings, add scale to its product business and boost efficiency. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2019
Cyber criminals tap into web social engineering toolkit
Security researchers have discovered a web social engineering toolkit that enables cyber criminals to create fake update notification campaigns. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Aug 2019
Rethinking channel partner programs in 2019 and beyond
As IT vendors struggle to modernize their channel partner programs, partner firms of all types should be actively weighing in. That's according to speakers at CompTIA Inc.'s ChannelCon conference, ... Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2019
VMware takes a two-pronged approach to GPU acceleration
The virtualization giant's recent acquisition of Bitfusion and its close partnership with Nvidia bring GPU virtualization to vSphere. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS migrations continue to pose challenges
Cloud solutions provider Unitas Global highlights VMware Cloud on AWS opportunities and challenges in the enterprise space; other channel news from the week. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Aug 2019
Green House Data adds patching automation to its software segue
Green House Data's Beekeeper patch automation product is a component of the managed IT and advisory services company's differentiation-via-software approach. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2019
VMware analytic software modules planned for NSX
The new NSX Intelligence unveiled at VMworld will act as a platform for running future VMware analytics to improve NSX security and performance, a company executive said. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2019
Develop a channel sales strategy for smart city projects
Channel partners can find roles in smart city initiatives by providing IT expertise, but firms should understand the challenges that government customers face before making a play. Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2019
RMM software vendors pursue full managed services functionality
MSP software vendors have been busy building ecosystems of third-party integrations around their remote monitoring and management tools. Are these integrations benefiting MSPs? Continue Reading
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29 Aug 2019
Google Cloud Partners hopeful on new program, but seek advances
Google's bid to sort its partner initiative is viewed as a positive development among the company's partners, some of which are heavily focusing on the cloud provider's platform. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Backup customers drop tape during journey to cloud
Cohesity backup customers told tales both good and bad while offering advice about their journey to cloud-based data protection during a panel at VMworld 2019. Continue Reading
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28 Aug 2019
Skype-to-Teams migration revs Microsoft partner services
Microsoft partners believe organizations will be in the market for migration planning, change management and governance services as they migrate from Skype to Teams. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2019
VMware wants on the Kubernetes bandwagon
VMware may be late to the Kubernetes party, but its plan to roll native support into vSphere could be a game changer. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2019
Parabole moves search analytics product to Azure
Parabole.ai moved its Cognitive Analytics Platform onto Azure Marketplace in a move that aligns with the current trend of tool and platform vendors moving to a cloud service. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
23 Aug 2019
Extreme boosts channel focus following Aerohive acquisition
Fresh off of its purchase of Aerohive Networks, Extreme Networks revealed it will double-down investments in the channel. The Aerohive acquisition, which closed Aug. 9, expanded Extreme's portfolio ... Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2019
Managed services companies remain hot M&A ticket
The pace of merger and acquisition transactions in the MSP market shows no signs of slowing, despite macroeconomic developments; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2019
Oracle OpenWorld hones in on IaaS, database and AI
This year's Oracle OpenWorld should provide answers for customers eager to understand its plans for IaaS, cloud databases, AI and machine learning. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2019
Workplace by Facebook partners evolve as demand grows
The Workplace by Facebook partner ecosystem has expanded to include more channel partners, as well as technology providers covering everything from analytics to security. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2019
VMware to improve network visibility with Veriflow buy
The VMware acquisition of Veriflow is expected to help vRealize users determine the integrity of a network design before it goes into production. Continue Reading
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20 Aug 2019
Google Cloud partner deal with DXC targets SAP migration
A new alliance uniting IT services firm DXC Technology with Google will focus on artificial intelligence and SAP migration as opportunities for collaboration. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2019
Open source networking beating Cisco ACI, VMware NSX
Companies are turning to open source network automation tools as less expensive, good-enough alternatives to Cisco ACI and VMware NSX. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Aug 2019
7 things to know about professional drone services
Members of CompTIA's Drone Council described favorable conditions for entering the commercial drone services space. Use this insight to plot your course. Continue Reading
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16 Aug 2019
IBM partner ecosystem chief reveals next steps, Red Hat plans
IBM's partner ecosystem strategy has entered a new phase under David La Rose, who said extending Red Hat into new markets will be among his top priorities; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2019
Cisco revenue projections fall short
Cisco forecast weak revenue growth in the current quarter, as service provider sales fell and product orders were flat. The company also reported being shut out of China. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Aug 2019
Channel strategy glossary: Terms of the trade
Every tech field has its own terminology and the same holds true for the IT channel. Learn more about channel partner program vocabulary in this glossary. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2019
VMworld makes room for new VMware DaaS product
VMware's new desktop-as-a-service product will get some play at VMworld. How Managed Desktops differs from its Horizon 7 offering is still a mystery. Continue Reading
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14 Aug 2019
ChannelCon explores strategies for emerging technologies
At CompTIA ChannelCon 2019, attendees explained why channel business strategies for emerging technologies require both a thirst for knowledge and a healthy dose of skepticism. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2019
Samsung unveils partnership at Unpacked event
The capabilities that come with connecting your smartphone to your PC can have substantial benefits for end users, according to analysts, as Samsung and Microsoft partner. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2019
Google wants an open alliance of vulnerability research
After five years of running Project Zero, Google wants to expand the scope to an open alliance of vulnerability researchers all working toward the same goal to 'make 0day hard.' Continue Reading
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Blog Post
13 Aug 2019
The NetApp subscription model explained: A partner primer
The NetApp subscription model opens opportunities for recurring revenue and renewable customers, but only if NetApp partners focus on successful technology adoption. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2019
From Black Hat 2019: 9 new security offerings
The 22nd Black Hat conference in Las Vegas brought together a slew of vendors in network and data security with a variety of security offerings to pitch. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2019
Rackspace partners get sales tool; Workplace by Facebook taps channel
A Rackspace tool for speeding up the cloud sales process is now available, while MNJ Technologies has become a Workplace by Facebook reseller; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2019
Cisco to acquire Voicea for AI voice transcription in Webex
Cisco plans to acquire Voicea in order to integrate its AI voice transcription engine with Webex. Many competing video conferencing vendors support integrations with the startup. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2019
MapR collapse into HPE harbinger of big data tech trough of despair?
The collapse of big data pioneer MapR into HPE could be the fate of an also-ran. But might it also be a sign of the crash of a Hadoop-related meteor shower that included Hortonworks and Cloudera? Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2019
Higher margin business helps Insight in Q2
Channel player might have seen sales remain flat but the CEO is remaining confident about the prospects for the second half Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2019
Digital transformation leadership a problem for users
NTT research has highlighted issues around the expertise of those leading digital transformation efforts and Kyocera has highlighted the need to concentrate on people as well as technology Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
IBM-Red Hat juggernaut seeks to boost multi-cloud deployments
IBM and Red Hat executives believe they are well positioned to capture a generous share of shops yet to implement hybrid clouds. Some analysts say that is easier said than done. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
HPE buys MapR assets to fuel AI applications
Longtime independent big data vendor MapR goes out of business, selling technology and intellectual property to HPE. The move marks the continuing decline of the Hadoop market. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
CX product changes on tap at Salesforce, LogMeIn, Adobe
CX products to watch for the rest of 2019: Adobe's planned CDP offering, Salesforce features from the Tableau acquisition and LogMeIn's AI-powered agent-assist tools. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
Financial services sector needs help with cloud and security
A recognition of the need for digital transformation is twinned with an acceptance that the skills and security is not there to make it happen for quite a few financial services players. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2019
LogicHub introduces automation updates to its SOAR platform
Security vendor LogicHub introduced new features to its SOAR platform that intend to automate tedious threat detection and response processes and save security teams time. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2019
CGS taps UiPath RPA software for digital transformation journey
An outsourcing and managed services provider has made robotic process automation the focal point of its digital transformation journey. Continue Reading
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02 Aug 2019
IBM Cloud Paks open new business for channel partners
The IBM-Red Hat merger has produced IBM Cloud Paks, a new OpenShift-based product line. Executives said Cloud Paks will benefit both IBM and Red Hat's partners; other news. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
02 Aug 2019
Addressing the data problem in a DevOps world
There's a data problem underlying the shift to the cloud, cloud-native applications and the demands of the DevOps world. Insight's Jeff Bozic discusses the issues. Continue Reading
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01 Aug 2019
Amazon scoops up E8 arrays for fast cloud storage
Amazon said it bought assets of software-defined storage startup E8 Storage and will merge it in AWS. The deal highlights the increasing interest in fast NVMe flash for block storage in the public cloud. Continue Reading
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31 Jul 2019
Google courts cloud workloads with migration features
Google wants more enterprise workloads on its cloud, and has launched an Azure VM migration service and other features in pursuit of them. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Jul 2019
Smart regions emerge as channel partner opportunity
Smart regions, which seek to unite neighboring cities and towns around joint smart city projects, have begun taking shape across the U.S. A pioneering force behind the emerging smart region trend ... Continue Reading
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Guide
30 Jul 2019
How to build an AI services business in the channel
Advancements in AI have ushered in new opportunities for the channel. In this guide, we pair insight into the burgeoning market with strategies for building AI-focused businesses. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2019
Cisco partners get digital marketing support
A Cisco marketing program is getting a new look as the vendor refreshes its partner marketing training and rolls out a new comarketing service focused on digital campaigns. Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2019
Quantum still dealing with corporate SEC probe
Quantum continues support of legacy tape, NAS and disk, but its products are now 'software-defined and hyper-converged.' CEO Jamie Lerner says its SEC probe is winding down. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2019
OpsRamp takes a page from ServiceNow, aims to boost partnering
OpsRamp, which provides a SaaS-based AIOps platform, is emphasizing resellers and VARs in a newly launched channel partner program; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2019
Accenture Labs explores quantum computing applications
Accenture Labs has patented a method for identifying workloads suitable for quantum computing applications, which the company believes will span scientific and business use cases. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2019
Microsoft Teams platform emerges as training, governance opportunity
Microsoft Teams governance, training and other services are emerging as business opportunities for channel partners working with Microsoft's collaboration platform. Continue Reading
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24 Jul 2019
StorageCraft MSP offering, OneXafe Solo 300, targets small-biz backup
A new StorageCraft small-business backup and disaster recovery appliance targets managed service providers, which the company said have a chance to standardize their offerings. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2019
Managed security services make progress in SMB sector
Providing managed security services to small and medium-sized businesses has never been easier, but gaps in cybersecurity tools and customer education remain as challenges. Continue Reading
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23 Jul 2019
Megadeals, hybrid cloud drive the year's cloud news
It has been a busy first half of 2019 for the cloud computing market. Here is a rundown of the biggest cloud news stories so far this year with implications for the industry and customers. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2019
Equifax to pay up to $700 million in data breach settlement
Under the settlement with the FTC and state attorneys general, Equifax will fork over at least $575 million in civil penalties and to provide credit monitoring services to consumers. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
VMware on Azure era kicks off
Microsoft's Azure VMware Solutions service will compete with the VMware Cloud on AWS offering, and reflects a move to the cloud for virtualized workloads. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
New Commvault partner incentives aim to deepen alliances
Commvault is looking to differentiate itself from competitors by expanding its channel incentives program and enablement resources; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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19 Jul 2019
Partners weigh prospects of NVMe storage market
While NVMe technology has yet to gain the customer traction that industry watchers expected, channel partners believe it will become the de facto standard. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Infinidat woos disenchanted IBM storage customers
Infinidat storage takes direct aim at IBM with Data Rescue Program. IBM users can trade in IBM XIV and FlashSystem A9000 gear for Infinidat InfiniBox disk arrays. Continue Reading
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18 Jul 2019
Microsoft Inspire: Nadella talks development, AI applications
Will the Microsoft partner's future be in software development and AI applications? Company CEO Satya Nadella suggested that may be the case in his Microsoft Inspire address. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2019
Microsoft is a step closer to virtual desktop release
As a potential release date for Windows Virtual Desktop looms, Microsoft is making sure its most popular applications are optimized to run within a virtualized environment. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2019
Amazon's Werner Vogels talks innovation speed, automation
Amazon CTO Werner Vogels talks about the company's Outposts hybrid cloud hardware, how AWS approaches innovation and future plans for cloud cost containment. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2019
Microsoft Inspire sets FY 2020 agenda for partners
Microsoft channel partners can expect to see the software company emphasize security, Azure migration, Teams collaboration and PowerApps, among other areas, during FY 2020. Continue Reading
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12 Jul 2019
SAP partners get free S/4HANA Cloud access
SAP now offers free access to S/4HANA and C/4HANA test and demonstration systems to qualified partners. The new partner program is being met with enthusiasm, as SAP tries to keep pace with other cloud providers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
12 Jul 2019
IUR policy scrapped amid Microsoft channel partner feedback
Microsoft has rescinded a policy that would have had Microsoft channel partners paying for software they currently use under IUR licenses. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2019
Microsoft Azure partners get new tool, migration program
Microsoft has uncorked a series of announcements on the eve of Microsoft Inspire, many of them focused on Microsoft Azure management and migration; more news from the week. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2019
Microsoft Partner Network licensing changes put channel on alert
Some MPN members question Microsoft IUR policy changes, but other channel execs see the product licensing shift as business as usual in the reseller and service provider space. Continue Reading