Year: 2015
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How Megadeals Are Fueling a Hot M&A Market
Categories: Tech CompaniesMergers and acquisitions How Megadeals Are Fueling a Hot M&A Market A PwC report points to fewer M&A deals in the second quarter than in the first, but the combined valuation of those deals was higher in the latest quarter. Increasing Value There were 64 tech industry M&A deals in the second quarter, with a… Read more
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Expanding the SAP Channel Pool
For the first time in its august history, SAP is reaching out to substantially increase the number of solution providers it has the potential to engage. With the revamp of the SAP Partner Edge program, SAP is creating what it describes as an open ecosystem designed to make it simpler for smaller partners to engage… Read more
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Microsoft Brings HP, Dell Back Into Mobile Fold
Categories: Mobile DevicesIn a move that sent a wave of confusion through the channel, Microsoft this week launched its Surface Enterprise Initiative under which both Dell and Hewlett-Packard will support and resell Microsoft Surface Pro devices. That initiative appears to resolve a longstanding conflict between Microsoft and two of its primary OEM partners. When Microsoft first developed… Read more
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Digital Business Transformation Picks Up the Pace
Categories: Tech AnalysisDigital transformation Digital Business Transformation Picks Up the Pace Just about every aspect of enterprise IT is undergoing a transformation. Although most companies have made significant progress, many have a long way to go. Top Three IT Initiatives At the top of the list are automating IT processes (61%) and putting in place more security… Read more
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Taking Mobility to the Next Level
Categories: Mobile DevicesThe paradox of mobile computing as far as the channel is concerned is that while there isn’t much money to made selling mobile computing devices, it turns out that the ecosystem of products and services surrounding mobile computing is often immensely profitable. However, as mobile devices begin to saturate the enterprise, solution providers are now… Read more
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Breach Secure Now Launches New Training Program
Categories: CareersBreach Secure Now Intros New Security Training Program Breach Secure Now introduced its Unlimited Clients Employee Security Training program for managed service providers (MSPs). The program enables MSPs to offer IT security training to their small- and midsize-business (SMB) customers for free or at a minimal cost, the company said. The training can be bundled… Read more