Year: 2015
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Tech Data Launches Intel MSSP Program
Categories: Managed ServicesTech Data Launches Intel MSSP Program Tech Data is offering an Intel Security Managed Services Specialization program to support managed security services providers (MSSPs) in the United States. MSSPs that meet the requirements of the program can access its features and tools directly through Tech Data. These include McAfee/Intel Security solutions and expertise already available… Read more
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Businesses Need Help Securing Mobile Devices, Data
Categories: Mobile DevicesMobile security Businesses Need Help Securing Mobile Devices, Data Less than 25 percent of IT and security pros have adequate policies or controls in place for mobile media; 25 percent have no controls in place. Risky Behavior 30% of employees access corporate resources and applications from unmanaged PCs, resulting in high risks for malware, key… Read more
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A Revamped Riverbed Beefs Up Its Channel Program
Categories: NetworkingRiverbed Technology—which became private earlier this year and has shed a few product lines, such as its virtual application delivery controllers and cloud backup and recovery products—told partners it is changing its competency requirements and making available professional service training. At its May 19-21 partner conference, Karl Meulema, senior vice president of global channels for… Read more
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New Springpath CEO Vows Closer Channel Ties
While there’s a lot of interest in hyperconverged systems these days, the number of IT organizations with enough money on hand to fund a forklift hardware upgrade any time soon is fairly limited. For that reason, interest in software approaches to creating a hyperconverged platform that spans both new and existing IT infrastructure investments is… Read more
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Why Resellers Should Offer Cloud Backup Services
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud backup Why Resellers Should Offer Cloud Backup Services Resellers can play a key role in small and midsize businesses’ migration to the cloud by helping them select the right backup options to meet their needs. Gateway to Higher Margins 18% of respondents said cloud backup services are a “gateway” to higher margins and IT… Read more
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Tech Data Expands Its Cloud Portfolio
Tech Data Expands Cloud Lineup, Adds Windows Server 2003 Migration Hub Tech Data announced an agreement with Barracuda Networks, a cloud-connected security and storage specialist, to provide Barracuda’s complete product portfolio to Tech Data’s channel of solution providers in the United States. Barracuda products, including content security, network and application security, and storage, are now available… Read more