Year: 2015
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Axcient Intros Channel Compensation Model for SaaS
In a move that may redefine how software-as-a service (SaaS) is sold, Axcient, a provider of cloud-based recovery-as-a-service (RaaS), has developed a new compensation model designed to make it easier for channel partners to implement its Business Recovery Cloud platform. As part of the new SaaS:FLO program, Axcient will offer to compensate channel partners up-front… Read more
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Why All IT Certifications Aren’t Created Equal
As enterprise IT has become more complex over the years, vendors have been nudging partners to increase the number of certified IT professionals they have on staff. The basic thinking is that the more those IT professionals are certified, the better job solution providers will do implementing products as part of a larger IT solution—which,… Read more
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Shadow IT Cloud Apps Put Enterprises at Risk
Categories: Cloud ComputingCloud security risk High Adoption The average global enterprise uses more than 1,100 cloud apps. This translates into more than 1,245 cloud apps at a North American enterprise, vs. 981 applications at a European company. Underestimating ‘Shadow IT’ On average, 86% of cloud apps used by enterprises are unsanctioned shadow IT. In North America, the… Read more
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IT Spending Growth Plans Shift in 2015
Categories: Tech AnalysisApp development IT Spending Rose in 2014 81% report that IT spending increased in 2014, vs. 19 percent who reported a decline. A full 92% of midsize businesses reported an increase. IT Vendor Satisfaction in 2014 29% said they are very satisfied and nearly half (47%) said they are satisfied. But almost a quarter (24%)… Read more
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Hybrid Cloud Computing Sees Growing Acceptance
Categories: Cloud ComputingHybrid clouds Hybrid Cloud Adoption Rises More than a quarter (27%) have deployed a hybrid cloud, representing a 9% increase since 2013. Benefits of Hybrid Cloud 79% said they expect to gain a competitive edge from megatrends, such as cloud, mobile, social and big data. Reasons for Adopting a Hybrid Cloud IT organizations want the… Read more
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Cloudian Launches Hybrid Cloud Channel Program
As part of an effort to enlist partners to drive the adoption of hybrid cloud storage, Cloudian launched its first formal channel program. The two-tier global program provides registered partners with access to lead-generation, training, technical resources and marketing opportunities to help drive adothe ption of a storage appliance that makes use of cloud storage… Read more