Year: 2009
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Bull’s Eye Awards Methodology and Judging Panel
Categories: News and TrendsThe Channel Insider Bull’s Eye Awards is a community-based, subjective recognition of excellence in vision and performance among members of the North America channel community. Channel Insider accepted nominations in 22 categories, for which we received nearly 500 nominations. Based on the submissions, some of the categories were divided into new groups. Awards were conferred… Read more
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A Toast to Unsung Heroes
Categories: News and TrendsWhen we at Channel Insider decided to create the Bull’s Eye Awards, we wanted to do something more than just recognize the usual suspects. No disrespect intended, but vendors and channel executives have awards and accolades heaped upon them all the time. Of course, we would recognize them and their efforts, but we wanted to… Read more
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SmoothWall Rolls Out New Web Filtering Box for Schools
This week the web security firm SmoothWall announced a new web filtering appliance that it hopes channel partners selling within the education sector can leverage to add greater value to protection initiatives. The Secure Web Gateway-1200 is set for release to the North American channel in January at the annual FETC education technology conference. SmoothWall… Read more
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Bull`s Eye Awards: Solution Provider of the Year
Categories: News and TrendsThe Solution Provider of the Year Award is conferred to the solution provider, value-added reseller, integrator or service provider that distinguishes itself with the comprehensive execution of business best practices, superior technology implementation, service delivery and revenue-generating marketing. Awards are given for the following: CHALLENGER recognizes a vendor or individual that exhibits admirable qualities and… Read more
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Was 2009 a Tipping Point for Unified Communications and Video Conferencing?
Categories: CollaborationSure 2009 was a tough year for sales of most technologies to the enterprise. But enterprises and small businesses alike were looking to do more with less, and that meant less travel and a greater reliance on collaborative technologies such as unified communications and video conferencing. And in a year where many initiatives were cut… Read more