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Axcient Intros Channel Compensation Model for SaaS
In a move that may redefine how software-as-a service (SaaS) is sold, Axcient, a provider of cloud-based recovery-as-a-service (RaaS), has developed a new compensation model designed to make it easier for channel partners to implement its Business Recovery Cloud platform. As part of the new SaaS:FLO program, Axcient will offer to compensate channel partners up-front…
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Why All IT Certifications Aren’t Created Equal
As enterprise IT has become more complex over the years, vendors have been nudging partners to increase the number of certified IT professionals they have on staff. The basic thinking is that the more those IT professionals are certified, the better job solution providers will do implementing products as part of a larger IT solution—which,…
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Cloudian Launches Hybrid Cloud Channel Program
As part of an effort to enlist partners to drive the adoption of hybrid cloud storage, Cloudian launched its first formal channel program. The two-tier global program provides registered partners with access to lead-generation, training, technical resources and marketing opportunities to help drive adothe ption of a storage appliance that makes use of cloud storage…
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IndependenceIT Upgrades Its Cloud Workspace Suite
IndependenceIT Upgrades Its Cloud Workspace Suite IndependenceIT enhanced its Cloud Workspace Suite (CWS) with new workflow management enhancements. With version 4.0, IT service providers and enterprises can centralize and automate multi-data-center administration from a single interface. The Workspace-as-a-Service platform is designed to eliminate the need to manually configure large, distributed deployments. CWS allows IT administrators…
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IT Services, Other Tech Sectors See Jobs Growth
Tech Jobs in the US Significant Player The tech industry accounts for 7.1% of the total U.S. gross domestic product. U.S. Tech Industry Employment: Overall An estimated 6.5 million workers were employed in the U.S. tech industry in 2014, up from about 6.4 million in 2013. U.S. Tech Industry Employment: IT Services IT services companies…
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Getting a Quick Start With Hadoop
Although Hadoop represents a major opportunity for solution providers with big data expertise, setting up and configuring a Hadoop cluster can be a significant challenge. Looking to reduce that task’s complexity, MapR Technologies at the Strata + Hadoop World 2015 conference announced three Quick Start Solutions for its distribution of Hadoop. As part of a…
