Year: 2014
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Cognitive Computing Apps Come to the Channel
Categories: Business ManagementCognitive computing is emerging as a new class of applications that help people make better decisions by identifying the relationships between complex sets of data. What may be surprising is the fact that the channel is one of the first places these cognitive applications are actually being applied. At the recent IT Nation 2014 conference,… Read more
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Top 10 Technology Disruptions for Which to Be Thankful
Categories: Cloud ComputingDisruptions The Rise of Cloud Computing Synergy Research puts the current value of the cloud computing market at just north of $15 billion. A lot of the consumption of those resources was sold direct. But it’s also not apparent that the need for IT services to manage those environments is creating a huge new market… Read more
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Tapping IoT’s Emerging Opportunities: What It Will Take
Categories: NetworkingIn theory, at least, the Internet of things is going to add trillions of dollars in value to economies around the globe. In practice, though, it may take time for companies in the channel—many of which will need new skills and business models—to capitalize on the IoT phenomenon. Market forecasts show a mixed picture. In… Read more
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10 Facts About AWS and How It’s Engaging the Channel
Categories: Cloud Computing10 Facts About AWS and How It’s Engaging the Channel AWS Market Share In the third quarter, AWS had a 27% share of worldwide market for cloud infrastructure services, according to Synergy Research. AWS Size and Scope AWS has more than 1 million active customers and five times as much cloud infrastructure as next top… Read more
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Synnex Beefs Up Microsoft, Dell Lineups in Key Markets
Synnex Enhances Its Microsoft, Dell Offerings Continuing to expand its lineups in cloud computing and other fast-growing markets, Synnex announced enhancements to its Microsoft and Dell lineups. Synnex will participate in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program, which is designed to enable solution providers to offer direct billing, sell combined offerings, and manage and support… Read more
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Tech Data Offers Partners Full Cisco Security Portfolio
Categories: SecurityTech Data’s channel of solution providers in the United States, Canada and Latin America just got an early holiday gift, with access to Cisco’s full portfolio of intelligent cyber-security solutions. The portfolio includes Cisco’s network security appliances and services from its Sourcefire acquisition last year, as well as enforcement and remediation options through the Cisco Solutions Group… Read more