Year: 2015
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Microsoft Makes Docker Container Progress
While there’s clearly a lot of hype these days concerning the adoption of Docker containers, most solution providers in the channel have yet to actually encounter them. The reason for this is that today most containers are used for application development projects. Production applications using Docker containers are starting to appear, but there are still… Read more
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Equinix Launches Global Partner Program
Equinix recently launched a new global channel partner program, which allows partners to resell and refer the interconnection and data center provider’s services. Designed for managed service providers (MSPs), network service providers (NSPs), system integrators (SIs) and solution providers (SPs), the new program enables enterprise customers to get the IT and cloud services they need… Read more
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Why IT Channel Firms Need to Bolster Their Security Offerings
Categories: SecurityMobile security Security Headaches Malware and hacking are the top areas of concern for 50% and 49% of business executive and technology professional survey respondents, respectively. Other top areas of concern are privacy (45%), data loss/leakage (40%) and social engineering/phishing (38%). Higher Priority 74% of companies said security is a higher priority today than it… Read more
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Barracuda Networks Updates Its Channel Program
Categories: News and TrendsBarracuda Networks Revamps Its Channel Program Barracuda Networks added an improved discount structure, new tools and resources, and more lead opportunities to its channel program. The company also restructured the partner levels, including the addition of a new level, and added a new program for managed service provider (MSP) partners. The new partner levels—Premier, Preferred,… Read more
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SMB Knowledge of Business Phone Tech Is Lagging
Categories: Networkingbusiness phone systems Likelihood to Evaluate a New Phone System Almost half (48%) said their organizations are likely to evaluate new phone systems, and 36% expect that to happen within the next 12 months. Reasons for Evaluating New Phone System Nearly two-thirds (64%) cited outdated equipment, followed by the need to reduce cost (31%) and… Read more
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More Firms Meeting PCI DSS, but Only Temporarily
Categories: SecurityPCI DSS PCI DSS Compliance Trends Over the past three years, overall average compliance grew from 53% to 94%, an increase of 77%. Over the same period, full compliance increased from less than 8% to 20%, a 167% change. PCI DSS Compliance Improves Somewhat in 2014 The number of organizations that achieved full compliance grew… Read more