Year: 2016

  • 10 Reasons to Update Legacy Monitoring Tools

    10 Reasons to Update Legacy Monitoring Tools
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    10 Reasons to Update Legacy Monitoring Tools 10 Reasons to Update Legacy Monitoring Tools Here’s why organizations should examine the state of their legacy monitoring tools and update them as they implement new infrastructure initiatives. Cost of Outdated Tools 84% of respondents are monitoring their infrastructure, but only 11% are satisfied with the capabilities and… Read more

  • Microsoft Aims to Build ISV Momentum on Azure

    Microsoft Aims to Build ISV Momentum on Azure
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    When most folks in the channel think about distribution, their thoughts naturally turn toward familiar names such as Ingram Micro and Tech Data. But in the age of the cloud, it turns out that cloud service providers (CSPs) such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft are rapidly emerging as the new kings of software… Read more

  • How Microsoft Sees Partners’ Roles in the Cloud

    How Microsoft Sees Partners’ Roles in the Cloud
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    Cloud services providers How Microsoft Sees Partners’ Roles in the Cloud Microsoft is bringing its partners deeper into the cloud fold with a slew of new Azure and Office 365 offerings and programs. Microsoft’s Top Six Priorities for 2016 The tech giant’s top priorities for 2016 are driving digital transformation, accelerating cloud adoption, propelling Windows… Read more

  • ChannelCon: Build a Game Plan for Your IT Team

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    By Kelly Ricker One of the best things about the IT channel is the industry community. With a few exceptions, the IT channel is made up essentially of small-business owners seeking to support the technology needs of other small businesses. That environment invites peer collaboration to ensure one is running a healthy business while providing… Read more

  • 12 Key Facts About SMBs’ Cyber-security Needs

    12 Key Facts About SMBs’ Cyber-security Needs
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    Data breach 12 Key Facts About SMBs’ Cyber-security Needs No company, big or small, is immune to a cyber-attack or data breach. New research suggests why SMBs need to up the ante when it comes to security protection. SMB Targets 55% of respondents said their companies have experienced a cyber-attack, and 50% had data breaches… Read more

  • Dell Merger Drama Starts to Unfold in the Channel

    Dell Merger Drama Starts to Unfold in the Channel
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    One of the toughest jobs in the IT industry might just be that of channel chief at the new Dell Technologies entity, which is expected to emerge in October. The company revealed, ahead of the merger with EMC, that John Byrne, formerly global vice president of sales strategy, planning and channels for Dell, will assume… Read more