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Finding Myself My Own New Adventure
So this is my last column with Channel Insider. After selling my MSP, I’ve taken a new role as the Director of Partner Community with Level Platforms.
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Customer Loyalty Crisis 2012
Don't count on customer loyalty in 2012. According to a new study, fickle customers are among the top challenges that non-financial services companies will face this year. How will your company rise to the challenge?
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Sign of the Times: Now Hiring
The pendulum is swinging in favor of employees again, according to channel executives, who say the labor market has tightened and they have plans to hire. But they won't be looking to hire just anyone. Do you fit the job description?
Providing the Perks to Keep Your Best Employees
So your VAR or MSP business doesn't have the resources to offer gourmet cafeteria food, free Coke and Mountain Dew or other Google/Facebook-style employee benefits? Here's a look at why employee benefits matter and how you can provide them even if your company bank account is tight.
Recruitment Firms That Specialize in the Channel
If you are looking to augment your workforce with help for a special project or else add to your headcount, recruitment agencies that specialize in helping IT solution providers can help you find just the right fit.

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    IBM Expands
    Mobility Management, Security

    IBM has unveiled a solution to mitigate the risk that comes with a bring your own device (BYOD) mobility strategy, offering end-point protection that secures and can wipe most mobile devices including Apple iOS and Android.

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    Level Platforms Offers Mobile Device Management for MSPs

    Managed Workplace allows MSPs to collect asset information, remotely configure devices, track location and restrict user access.

    School District Solves Outdated PCs, Budget Cut Problems with Desktop Virtualization

    CASE STUDY: Everybody is tasked with doing more with less these days, but for a school district with 2,500 out-of-date PCs and budget cuts looming, IT solution provider Presidio had to get creative with the solution. Here's how they did it.

    ShoreTel Acquires Hosted Unified Communications Specialist M5 Networks

    Following the close of the acquisition, M5 will be operated as a ShoreTel business unit and will be led by M5 CEO Dan Hoffman.

    HTC Security Flaw Found on Multiple Android Phones

    HTC's Help page advised users of the issue, which can be resolved through an automatic software upgrade, though some users will have to update manually.

    Facebook Files for IPO, Reveals Business Details

    When the stock is issued at some point in the near future, Facebook--with an expected post-IPO valuation about $100 billion--would represent the largest stock market debut for a U.S. company in nearly four years.

    Why Windows 8 Will Be a Hit for Microsoft

    Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system is scheduled to launch later this year. And when it does, consumers and even enterprise users can expect to adopt it fairly quickly, without the significant holdouts such as Microsoft faced with Vista.

    IBM Expands Mobility Management, Security

    IBM has unveiled a solution to mitigate the risk that comes with a bring your own device (BYOD) mobility strategy, offering end-point protection that secures and can wipe most mobile devices including Apple iOS and Android.

    Xerox Expands Cloud Services, Data Recovery for SMBs

    The cloud backup and data recovery services are designed to provide the recovery of data, applications and operating systems.


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