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New Data Center Infrastructure Approaches
2009-10-27 13:22:08
Many organizations are doing all they can to reduce the number of small or remote data centers that need to be supported. However, in some cases these cannot be consolidated into larger data centers or centralized data centers. So how can you reduce the costs of these satellite facilities?
One of the key ways to do this is to move from unique and proprietary data center physical infrastructure to standardized products. This approach provides key benefits that will save you money.
The Startup Master Tells His Secrets
2009-09-14 11:06:03
Despite the downturn, Sir Terrence Mathews thinks now is the time for investors to invest in telecoms. We caught up with the Chairman of the Board at Mitel Networks after he delivered his keynote address to the audience here in Los Angeles at the ITEXPO. Mathews was positively effervescent about the investment opportunities that exist in communications if people know where to look. He does and tells you how as well.
Energy Sector in Danger of Cyberattack
2009-09-02 16:45:48
A former Department of Homeland Security official is warning that the nation’s energy grid could be opening itself up to crippling cyberattacks. Greg Garcia, former Assistant Secretary of Cyber Security for Homeland Security, told Ziff-Davis Enterprise in an exclusive video interview that the energy industry’s move to embrace so-called "smart grid" technology could allow hackers to disrupt our critical infrastructure in new and very dangerous ways.
Dell Speeds Up ROI for Enterprise
2009-07-07 16:19:02
Dell has announced sweeping additions to its virtualization solutions suite, paying particular attention to accelerating the delivery of benefits to its corporate clientele. In an interview with Ziff-Davis Enterprise Contributing Editor Steve Kovsky, Dell Solutions Director Anthony Dina explains that in the past, customers were frustrated by the length of time it took for a new technology investment to pay for itself. Dell’s new approach emphasizes quicker returns and better measurement of each customer’s ROI. "There’s a lag time between when a person decides they want to get after the advantage, and when they actually get the advantage, so with this announcement, we put a lot of effort into what we call ‘the fast track to efficiency’," Dina said. That fast-track approach calls for a combination of pre-configured hardware and software packages, bundled with advisory and consulting services that are designed to let companies plan, deploy and manage their server virtualization investment with a minimum of downtime or delay.
New Tools for Measuring Data Center Power Efficiency
2009-05-29 11:54:48
Measuring data center power efficiency is a critical aspect of understanding Green Computing and your ability to run a Green Data Center. There are three new tools for measuring the efficiency of how much power you use, and how much is actually being driven to the IT hardware, and not used for other tasks. Power Utilization Efficiency (PUE), Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency (DCiE), and SI-POM are the most common ways to ascertain the metrics concerning how much power used in the data center is being used to power IT hardware, and how much is used for other tasks. The highly efficient data center cannot be run without these kinds of metrics that show actual usage levels and changes in how power is used.
The Efficiency Multiplier Actual Data Center Power Use
2009-05-29 11:47:59
Data center power efficiency is essential to running an efficient and Green Computing environment. Too often, there is no holistic view of IT Power Utilization that takes into account all the aspects that use electricity. This video discusses the "power multiplier" effect that details how for every watt of power provided to IT hardware, as many as 2.5 watts of electricity are used for other aspects. IT strategies such as virtualization, consolidation and even Cloud computing will help reduce the multiplier effect, but it’s also necessary to look at UPS, power distribution (PDUs), and cooling options and strategies to drive power efficiency in the data center.
The Data Center Planning Process
2009-05-12 16:41:14
The importance of data center planning and the use of best practices cannot be underestimated. The key to a better approach is to take a comprehensive approach so that power consumption, power distribution, cooling and wiring are all considered. Developing a clear assessment of your needs, whether it is 24x7 or "five nines" or a lower level of reliability will impact all of your decisions as well. It’s not just about a green data center, but a data center with a long life span that is a highly efficient data center.
Microsoft`s Grand ForeFront Plan
2009-05-06 09:33:02
Microsoft will begin releasing the next generation of its security suite, ForeFront: Code Name Stirling, at the end of the year. Doug Leland, general manager of Microsoft’s Identity and Security Unit, discusses the advancements in ForeFront and Microsoft’s vision for its security products.
HP`s Security Strategy Revealed
2009-05-04 12:30:24
HP introduction of a firewall appliance is another step toward its goal of disrupting the security marketplace. Chris Whitener, HP’s chief security strategist, discusses HP’s plans for embedding security in the fabric of IT.
Forming Lasting Partnerships
2009-04-22 09:22:36
Channel Insider and Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions team up to define the partnership lifecycle and provide best practices for forming lasting, profitable vendor relationships.
DOWNLOAD "Partnership Best Practices" REPORT at www.channelinsider.com/c/s/CIPerspectives/
How Well Is Your Data Protected
2009-04-08 12:31:33
Data theft is on the rise, and so too are the penalties for exposing personal information. As such, companies need better data protection. To that end, Windows Server 2008 provides enhanced and new security features that protect information while simplifying security management.
Incoming Symantec CEO Talks Business
2009-03-26 14:57:47
Enrique Salem will soon take the helm of the world's fourth largest software company. No longer just a security company, the new chief executive tells Channel Insider that he plans to increase the company's marketplace relevancy with the support of solution provider partners. With 30 acquisitions in the last 10 years, Salem discusses new plans to integrate those technologies. He also shares his top three priorities for the company once gaining the reins: Security and Data Loss Prevention, Back-up and Recovery and SAAS.
Resurging Security Threats
2009-02-02 10:09:52
Antivirus vendor Kaspersky Lab is forecasting for 20 million new malware samples in 2009. This escalation in malicious code will undoubtedly cause many security headaches, but also open new opportunities for solution providers. Channel Insider talks with Kaspersky’s John Eddy about these complementary trends.
Persistent Compliance Requirements
2009-01-27 09:34:16
Even IT spending is under pressure as a result of the poor economy, but organizations are expected to invest in governance and compliance technologies that protect their data and infrastructure. Channel Insider speaks with Sophos’s Chris Doggett about how solution providers can help end users enhance their security profile.
5 Reasons Companies Aren`t Skipping Vista
2009-01-13 15:54:21
The mere mention of Vista 7 and hints that it will be available in a few years is causing a stir in the press about holding onto Windows XP and skipping Windows Vista altogether. Certainly, an OS change is a major undertaking. So it is understandable why people would like to put off the move. But a closer look at the benefits that can be derived by adopting Windows Vista now should dismiss any thoughts of waiting. To help you make up your own mind, we’ve compiled a list of the top five reasons why companies are not skipping Vista.
Servicing the Holidays
2008-12-19 17:23:02
With the holidays come big sales on home and consumer electronics. Solution providers needn't sit on the sidelines while consumers unwrap their gifts. There are ample installation and services opportunities for the digital home.
Security Convergence Wave
2008-12-19 16:04:16
The division between physical and logical security is blurring quickly. Cross-over technologies and new vendor initiatives are creating opportunities for IT security specialists to expand into the domain of guns, gates and guards.
Targeting Recession-Resistant Services
2008-12-10 09:41:23
Businesses across the country are tightening their fiscal belts as the recession takes root. While IT is not immune to budget cuts, several value-added services are showing signs of being recession-proof. Channel Insider vice president Larry Walsh and OnForce CEO Peter Cannone break down the technologies, services and metropolitan markets that will carry solution providers through the rocky economy.
How to Accurately Plan for Windows Server 2008 Hardware
2008-11-17 15:26:23
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 promises to deliver simplified server management and enhanced security, as well as resource optimization and server consolidation through support of built in virtualization technology. But before an organization can realize these benefits, it must first evaluate its server hardware situation to determine which existing servers can run the new OS. Knowing that, an organization can then estimate what new hardware will be needed to migrate to the new operating system.
Expressgate: The Fastest Boot in the West!
2008-09-23 11:50:43
Asus Integrates a Linux desktop into the company's newest motherboards, bringing a free OS and instant-on capabilities to the masses. Expressgate offers browsing, IP telephony, Instant Messaging and photo sharing all without the wait for a traditional OS boot. Is ExpressGate the perfect companion to cloud computing and web 2.0 applications? Find out with a channel insider quick test drive!
Dell Discusses Channel Progress
2008-09-04 14:46:24
Dell is less than one year into the Channel program and already they have over eleven thousand partners. Channel Insider's Chris Gonsalves talks channel strategy with Dell's VP of Americas Channel Group, Greg Davis. Davis also discusses launching formal certification programs such as the Enterprise Architecture Certification and the Managed Services Certification.
HP Adds Elite Certifications
2008-08-21 11:22:04
HP's newly simplified PartnerOne program is designed to make it easier for channel partners to work with HP. HP is standardizing revenue qualification levels, combining Gold and Platinum tiers into a new tier called Preferred HP Partner, and expanding the technologies available for certification of Elite level partners. New certifications for Elite status cover the areas of PC blades and workstation blades, thin clients and virtualization. Elite partners will also enjoy additional benefits such as availability of more leads.
HP Responds on CDW
2008-08-18 12:40:02
IT giant HP recently struck a deal with one of its largest channel partners, direct market reseller CDW to co-fund 110 HP only sales reps at CDW. Those CDW sale representatives will sell into companies with 499 or fewer employees using HP-provided leads. News of the deal had many VARs and other channel partners calling foul, citing potential channel conflict. Channel Insider recently caught up with HP's Tom LaRocca, vice president of marketing and strategy for HP's Solution Partners Organization and asked him about HP's policies on channel conflict and HP's commitment to all its VARs. Here's what LaRocca had to say.
Getting Ready for CompTIA's Breakaway
2008-08-05 09:10:00
Channel Insider Editor-in-Chief Chris Gonsalves discusses the sudden departure of partner favorite Leonard Iventosch from NetApp, details the sentencing of a notorious VAR caught counterfeiting Cisco networking products and previews his panel for managed service providers at this year's CompTIA Breakaway conference.
New Applications for 2.0 World
2008-08-04 14:04:08
Client server applications have been around since the dawn of networking, but their dominance on the desktop may be coming to an end! New development tools are hitting the market that may just change how applications are created and delivered to the end user. Listen in and see how the radical change offered by web 2.0 technologies is actually a god thing for the channel.
Network Diagnostics That Work
2008-08-01 10:50:49
Today's networks are asked to do more and more, especially in the small business arena! Learn how to get started with network diagnostics and build service revenue from helping your small business customers overcome what may be common problems.
Dell Putting Best Channel Foot Forward
2008-07-30 14:16:47
Channel Insider Editor-in-Chief Chris Gonsalves traveled into enemy territory--Round Rock, Texas--to find out what's really going on in Dell's fledgling channel program. Early returns look pretty good for resellers as the vendor continues to consult VARs and fine-tune their program. Hear Chris talk about Dell's Web 2.0 efforts, their in-house channel training, and a new pilot program aimed at taking 600 SMB deals away from the direct sales force and placing in the hands of VARs.
Finding and Retaining IT Talent
2008-07-28 11:16:23
When seeking to gain new IT talent through a merger or
acquisition you must evaluate four major points. First, the skill sets needed by your company and offered by potential employees. Secondly, you must avoid culture clashes between both entities. Next you need to consider the reach of your new acquisition and finally the accounts that will be gained.
Expanding Through Renewal
2008-07-25 10:59:41
As the overall economy declines, the tech sector shows resilience and growth. Solution providers should always court new accounts, but not ignoring their standing customer base is the key to a lucrative future. Each renewal engagement should be viewed as a way to expand their footprint and provide quality service to your customers.
The Nick for NAC
2008-03-31 14:17:05
eWEEK Channel Insider Technology Editor Frank Ohlhorst explains how VARs are about to get lucky. NAC is evolving, and it is evolving in such a way that hardware constraints are quickly being eliminated and NAC bundled with other security solutions is becoming a major opportunity, that should become a lot easier to sell and support.
Benioff on Customer Success
2008-03-13 14:05:58
Conclusion of a four-part series of interviews with eWEEK executive news editor Michael Hickins: Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff discusses future development plans and his company's focus on customers.
Benioff on Platform Development
2008-03-06 10:20:56
In part 3 of a 4-part series of interviews with eWEEK executive news editor Michael Hickins, Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff discusses how the company has extended itself with its platform as a service, and the role that on-demand platforms and on-demand environments play in fostering innovation.
Ballmer on the Enterprise: We`re Still Young
2008-03-05 11:39:53
It may seem like Microsoft has been writing software for enterprise users for many years, but the leap that the current new releases of Windows Server, Visual Studio and SQL Server shows, according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, is that the company is just getting started. "We're young adults, aged 22, with the best years in front of us, a little maturity, a little wisdom, and we know how to get things done in the enterprise," Ballmer told eWeek Senior Editor Peter Galli at Microsoft's enterprise launch in Los Angeles Feb. 27.
Benioff Holds Forth On Competitors
2008-03-03 10:51:55
In part two of a four-part interview series with eWEEK executive news editor Michael Hickins, Salesforce.com founder and CEO Marc Benioff discusses discusses competition and integration with proprietary software vendors.
Benioff Holds Forth: An Interview with Salesforce CEO
2008-02-26 17:01:50
In part one of a four-part series of interviews with eWEEK executive news editor Michael Hickins, Salesforce.com founder and CEO Marc Benioff discusses the importance of developing a partner ecosystem and what partners can expect to earn.
Changing Channels, Video Edition: Dell`s Greg Davis
2008-02-25 14:37:04
In this special video edition of the Changing Channels podcast, Dell's Channel Chief Greg Davis talks with Ziff Davis Enterprise Editorial Director Mike Vizard about Dell's new channel program, which kicked off in December.
This video was recorded Feb. 7 in Dallas at the Ziff Davis Enterprise 2008 Channel Summit, "Building Business Through Profitable Partnerships."
Will Recession Hit the Channel?
2008-02-14 10:56:15
Z-Wave, Zigbee and the Channel
2008-01-30 15:46:49
MPLS Opportunities in the Channel
2007-11-16 12:10:00
Multiprotocol Label Switching, or MPLS, is opening up new channel opportunities for solution providers, distributors and VARs, explains Frank Ohlhorst in this Channel Insider video.
Failover and Load Balancing Opportunities
2007-11-13 09:24:00
Failover and load balancing technologies are beginning to open up new markets for VARs and solution providers, explains Frank Ohlhorst of Channel Insider.
Demystifying VOIP for VARs
2007-11-01 14:19:00
eWeek Channel Insider Executive Technology Editor Frank Ohlhorst explains several reasons why VARs should reconsider VOIP deployments as a new growth opportunity.
Mobile Opportunities in the Channel
2007-09-21 11:51:00
Mobility in the Enterprise
2007-08-28 15:56:00
Vista and Managed Services
2007-07-26 15:56:00
Microsoft Partners Show Growth
2007-07-26 15:46:00
Products on Parade
2007-07-24 15:31:00
Channel Interview: Grow Your Offering and Attack Opportunity
2007-05-09 15:45:00
Botnet Basics
2007-01-02 16:20:00
Biometrics in the Enterprise
2007-01-02 16:15:00
What`s Coming in Technology Innovation
2006-12-28 11:19:00
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