Year: 2015
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Tech Industry IPOs Remain Strong in Q2
Categories: Tech CompaniesTech IPOs Tech Industry IPOs Remain Strong in Q2 The number of IPOs in the tech sector continued to climb in the second quarter, but the proceeds from these offerings showed only modest growth. Steady Funding There were 36 global tech company IPOs in the second quarter of this year, which raised a total of… Read more
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Tech Data Launches Mobile Solutions Portal
Categories: PartnersTech Data Unveils Mobile Solutions Portal Tech Data launched an online mobile solutions portal that helps solution providers access new mobile services available through the company’s Mobile Solutions & Retail division. Solution providers can access device configuration, application support, deployment services, product care, renewals and carrier activations through the portal. The portal also is designed… Read more
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Making Channel Partner On-boarding More Efficient
Categories: Business ManagementBy Jim Somers The relationships between vendors and channel partners are like marriages, and sadly, it’s not uncommon to see one out of two fail to deliver long-term success for both parties. The first 30 to 90 days are critical to the future success of a new relationship. The companies that most effectively work with… Read more
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‘Shadow BYOD’ Practices Put Gov’t Data at Risk
Categories: Mobile DevicesMobile device security ‘Shadow BYOD’ Practices Put Gov’t Data at Risk Federal agencies should implement mobile-device management and other security measures to protect their data while letting employees use their mobile devices. High BYOD Use 50% of federal employees use their personal devices for work email, and 49% use their personal devices to download work… Read more
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12 Facts About How SMBs Purchase Technology
Categories: PartnersPurchasing tech 12 Important Facts About How SMBs Buy Technology SMB owners make many of the decisions about technology hardware and business software purchases, but they seek advice from others, too. Decision-Makers 96% of SMB owners make technology hardware and purchasing decisions. Seeking Advice About six out of 10 technology decision-makers look for advice from… Read more
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Security Vendor LightCyber Launches Channel Program
Categories: SecurityLooking for partners that can help drive a new approach to managing security breaches, LightCyber unveiled a channel program aimed at solution providers that either already have or are looking to acquire additional security expertise. Jason Matlof, executive vice president of LightCyber, said the LightCyber Channel Alliance program is designed to drive adoption of an… Read more