Year: 2016
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Wanted: Virtualization Expertise in the Data Center
Categories: VirtualizationServer virtualization Wanted: Virtualization Expertise in the Data Center There are some startling contrasts between where many IT organizations think they are on the virtualization maturity curve, versus where they actually are. Virtualization Momentum A full 78% of respondents said their companies plan to grow their virtualized infrastructure base in the coming year. The Reality… Read more
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Big Data Projects Encounter Headwinds
Categories: Tech AnalysisBig data thoughts Big Data Projects Encounter Headwinds Only 27% of big data projects are profitable, a new study finds. Solution providers should be aware of big data challenges and avoid overpromising results. Big Data Projects Proliferate More than half (55%) said that regular, ongoing big data projects are in progress today at either the… Read more
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AWS Partner Network Rolls Out Migration Competency
Categories: Tech CompaniesThe AWS Partner Network (APN) added a migration competency to its existing 12 competencies, which include support for big data, security and storage. Validated partners in the AWS Competency Program demonstrate technical proficiency and customer success in these specialized solution categories. A key driver behind the new AWS Migration Competency is the need to help AWS customers develop… Read more
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Desperately Seeking Cyber-Security Talent
Categories: CareersDesperately Seeking Cyber-Security Talent Desperately Seeking Cyber-Security Talent IT professionals looking to boost their salaries may want to beef up their security skills, along with related certifications. Strong Demand for Security Pros IT decision makers said professionals with experience and certifications in IT security are at the top of their 2016 lists for talent recruitment.… Read more
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How Partners Can Buck the Shrinking Margin Trend
Categories: News and TrendsOne of the things channel vendor reps do in their first meetings with new resellers is regale them with how great their product margins are. They know, and resellers know, and the vendor rep knows the reseller knows that the margin is only great when selling at list price, but the competition has already discounted… Read more
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Solution Providers Should Jump on GitHub Bandwagon
Categories: News and TrendsAs more companies realize they are actually software companies that happen to sell a particular product, the number of custom application development projects that are being kicked off is starting to explode. The challenge facing solution providers is how to find a way to participate in those projects. At the center of most of these… Read more