Year: 2016
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Apple Systems, Devices Reach the Enterprise Core
Categories: Mobile DevicesApple in the enterprise Apple Systems, Devices Reach the Enterprise Core Resistance to Apple in the enterprise is futile, research shows. The need to support Windows alongside Apple creates challenges and opportunities for MSPs. Rise of Apple in the Enterprise A full 75% of employees choose Mac over Windows, confirming reports that Apple adoption is… Read more
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How Ingram Micro Sees Its Future in the Cloud Age
Categories: Tech CompaniesIngram Micro cloud strategy How Ingram Micro Sees Its Future in the Cloud Age While competition across the channel remains fierce, Ingram Micro is investing heavily in cloud services. We examine the distributor’s cloud strategy. Level of Commitment to the Cloud In the last four years, Ingram Micro has invested approximately $1.5 billion in building… Read more
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Google Moves Closer to Channel via AppDirect
Although Google has led the way in pushing productivity applications in the cloud, Microsoft—with help from its channel partners—is beginning to eclipse Google, thanks to the fairly broad adoption of Microsoft Office 365. Now Google want to fight back by relying more on the channel. Google and AppDirect announced that AppDirect is adding Google Apps… Read more
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SaaS Applications Sales Model Starts to Mature
Categories: Cloud ComputingSaaS sales tracking SaaS Applications Sales Model Starts to Mature A new survey finds SaaS applications providers investing more in sales enablement. A little more than half those polled invested in customer retention programs. SaaS Application Revenue Growth 150 out of just over 300 SaaS application providers saw revenue growth of 10% to 50%. Just… Read more
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HPE, Zynstra Team Up to Drive Managed Services
Categories: Tech CompaniesSeeking to make it much simpler for channel partners to generate streams of recurring revenue from managed services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise unveiled a converged appliance that can be remotely managed via the cloud. Priced starting under $300, the HPE Proliant Easy Connect Managed Hybrid appliance is based on the HP Gen9 server platform running the latest… Read more
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How Decision-Makers Perceive Hybrid Cloud Benefits
Categories: Cloud ComputingHybrid clouds How Decision-Makers Perceive Hybrid Cloud Benefits Here’s a look at how decision-makers are taking advantage of hybrid cloud environments and the returns they are reaping. Success Factor Nine out of 10 report hybrid clouds are critical to their business strategy and success. Digital Transformation 85% of leaders said a hybrid approach to the… Read more