Year: 2015
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Websense Aims to Unify Endpoint Security
Categories: SecurityWebsense released TRITON APX 8.0, an integrated security platform that the company said will make it simpler for its partners to sell a broader range of its products and services. In addition, Websense announced that John Starr has been appointed vice president of global sales channels and professional services. TRITON API 8.0 will be critical… Read more
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Citrix Simplifies Its Channel Program
Categories: Tech CompaniesCitrix this week took steps to make it simpler and more rewarding for partners to do business with the company at a time when it has significantly expanded its product portfolio. The restructuring of Citrix’s channel program is intended to enable the company and its partners to address a market opportunity that is expected to… Read more
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Linux Investments Looking Up for 2015
Categories: Tech AnalysisLinux and virtualization Optimism for 2015 IT Budgets 84% of respondents were optimistic about their 2015 budgets. 40% are planning for a budget increase, while 44% expect budgets to stay the same. Top Three Areas of IT Investment Mobile computing and big data top the list at 69% and 68%, respectively. Customer engagement comes in… Read more
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Asigra Enhances Partner Training, Cert Program
Categories: PartnersAsigra Expands Its Partner Training and Certification Program Asigra, a cloud backup, recovery and restore specialist, has expanded its partner training and certification program. Key improvements to the Asigra Hybrid Partner Training and Certification Program include in-class and virtual instructor-led education and e-learning. The program has several new certifications, including the Asigra Certified Associate (ACA),… Read more
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Security Issues Take Toll on IT Adoption
Categories: SecuritySecurity Issues Take Toll on IT Adoption Security Concerns Alter Cloud Strategies Security issues push organizations toward private clouds. For just over half (52%), security was the top cloud computing adoption issue. Security Concerns Alter Big Data Strategies A fear of putting too much data in the cloud was cited by 35%. Most organizations are… Read more
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Delivering Hadoop as a Service
There’s clearly a lot of interest in big data applications, in general, and Hadoop, in particular, as the vehicle through which those applications will be delivered. However, the issue solution providers may want to consider in the age of the cloud is the degree to which they really need to have Hadoop skills to play… Read more