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AirVM Intros New Cloud Management Platform Cloud management platform company AirVM unveiled AirSembly 2.0, a turnkey cloud management platform designed to enable cloud service providers to customize and integrate to speed delivery of VMware-based cloud services. Aimed at VMware vCloud Air Network Managed Service Providers (MSPs), AirSembly 2.0 features a new user interface (UI) and […]

Ingram Micro has significantly enhanced its cloud program over the past few months with several major additions to its Cloud Marketplace portfolio and the expansion of its marketplace to 13 global locations, supporting more than 3,500 channel partners. Currently, the U.S. Cloud Marketplace includes 15 vendors and 60 cloud solutions. “Ingram Micro is a master […]

Security breach costs Breach Recovery Costs More in Virtual Environments Security breaches on virtual environments cost enterprises more than those on physical environments and lead to the added cost of hiring outside experts. High Virtualization Usage 62% of businesses use virtualization in one form or another. Twice the Cost Businesses pay twice as much to […]

Tech acquisitions 16 Key Acquisitions the Channel Should Watch We examined this year’s crop of acquisitions that could affect the channel. Here, we look at 16 key deals, although there are many more. Accenture Acquires FusionX Accenture acquired FusionX, a Washington, D.C.-based security company, to strengthen its security practice to help customers assess and respond […]

Tech Data Unveils Mobile Solutions Portal Tech Data launched an online mobile solutions portal that helps solution providers access new mobile services available through the company’s Mobile Solutions & Retail division. Solution providers can access device configuration, application support, deployment services, product care, renewals and carrier activations through the portal. The portal also is designed […]

Mobile device security ‘Shadow BYOD’ Practices Put Gov’t Data at Risk Federal agencies should implement mobile-device management and other security measures to protect their data while letting employees use their mobile devices. High BYOD Use 50% of federal employees use their personal devices for work email, and 49% use their personal devices to download work […]

Purchasing tech 12 Important Facts About How SMBs Buy Technology SMB owners make many of the decisions about technology hardware and business software purchases, but they seek advice from others, too. Decision-Makers 96% of SMB owners make technology hardware and purchasing decisions. Seeking Advice About six out of 10 technology decision-makers look for advice from […]

IndependenceIT Beefs Up Its Channel Partner Program IndependenceIT, a provider of an integrated workspace automation software platform, released an enhanced partner program for independent software vendors (ISVs), managed service providers (MSPs) and VARs. These enhancements include the introduction of two-tier partner levels and professional service/technical support groups to streamline service development and delivery. The program […]

Cisco recently shared data results based on its customers’ public cloud usage, including the issue of shadow IT, and the numbers aren’t pretty. One major finding shows that companies are using as much as 15 to 22 times more cloud services to store critical company data than CIOs realized. The reason behind the mounting problem […]

Passportal Unveils New Cloud Partner Program Passportal’s new Cloud Partner Program is designed to allow VARs, managed service providers (MSPs) and independent software vendors (ISVs) to rebrand and resell its cloud-based password protection and management as a service. The programs provide partners with the tools and training required to rebrand and resell the mobile-optimized management-as-a-service. […]

The first devices that typically come to mind when discussing wearables are activity trackers and smartwatches, primarily for consumer use. However, businesses are starting to evaluate these and other wearable technologies as a way to improve and monitor business processes. Potential applications range from accessing customer data in real time and viewing business analytics to […]

Cyber security IT Pros on Security: The Good, Bad and Scary Many security pros say cyber-attacks can be identified and deflected at their organizations, yet they also say the threat of attacks is escalating. Feeling Safe 50% of respondents said they would have considered their organizations very or extremely vulnerable three years ago. Currently, only […]