Year: 2017
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Veeam’s Partner Programs Target Cloud Growth
Veeam Software has launched several partner-centric initiatives for its Always-On Enterprise platform. The offerings include a new partner program, called the Veeam Accredited Service Provider (VASP) program, which delivers new or increased benefits for marketing promotions, technical service, demos and training aids, as well as co-branding and marketing. The new announcements also present new opportunities… Read more
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Channel’s Transition to the Cloud Requires More Time
Categories: Cloud ComputingChannel’s Transition to the Cloud Requires More Time Channel’s Transition to the Cloud Requires More Time A new survey finds that the channel’s transition to the cloud is an extended journey, and there’s still a lot of work to be done across the community. Size of Channel Cloud Footprint 74% of the partners surveyed offer… Read more
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Planning for the Future: Consider the Possibilities
Nobody has enough salespeople. While that may not be how you thought this article would begin, it may indicate the reason why many current channel players will continue to survive and even thrive. At midyear, we are getting closer to the day when everyone will agree that standing up their own servers doesn’t make financial… Read more
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Versa’s NFV Platform Simplifies SD-WAN Deployments
Thanks to the rise of cloud computing, software-defined wide area networks (SD-WANs) are red hot. Instead of backhauling all network traffic through a central data center, IT organizations want to be able to route traffic from a branch office directly to a cloud service provider over a business-class internet connection. But not every IT organization… Read more
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Microsoft’s Cloud Channel Begins to Mature
Categories: Cloud ComputingMicrosoft’s Cloud Channel Begins to Mature Microsoft’s Cloud Channel Begins to Mature A study finds that Microsoft partners are generating revenue across multiple services, especially in cloud infrastructure management and cloud app deployments. Top Cloud Practices Offered by Microsoft Partners Cloud infrastructure and management: 78%, Cloud application development: 53%, Mobility and security: 46%, Data platform… Read more
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Aerohive Networks Aims to Approach MSPs on Their Terms
As part of an effort to partner more flexibly with managed service providers, Aerohive Networks has altered its licensing terms, while also enlisting the aid of Synnex to allow MSPs to lease wireless networking access points. Previously, Aerohive required MSPs to acquire software licenses at the same time they acquired access points. But given the… Read more