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Mobile Computing Drives Business Process Re-engineering
Mobile computing is clearly the hottest IT trend in terms of the number of people directly affected. Yet most solution providers may not appreciate just how big the mobile computing opportunity really is. In fact, mobile computing may wind up to be a lot more about business process re-engineering than technology. “Mobile is clearly the…
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IBM Encourages Channel to Look to the Cloud Future
In the wake of IBM’s latest financial results, it’s clear that the pace at which the major transformation in Big Blue’s business model is taking place is becoming a cause for concern. While IBM’s profit and revenue fell largely due to a 23 percent drop in hardware sales, the mixed bag news is that software…
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10 Reasons Companies May Need to Hire or Switch MSPs
Costly business Lost Productivity Your company is spending too much time discussing which IT systems to deploy, and troubleshooting system crashes or slowdowns. This takes time away from discussions around new product developments and other business-critical issues. Too Much IT Jargon You know more buzzwords about IT than your industry. This likely means your company…
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Nine Reasons the Channel Should Trust Apple
Apple and the Channel The iPhone Is Quite Nice There’s nothing wrong with pitching the iPhone to channel customers. After all, the device is secure, comes well-equipped with enterprise-friendly features and people want it. The iPad Is Enterprise-Friendly The iPad has quickly become an enterprise favorite because it lowers upgrade costs and keeps employees productive.…
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As Cloud Changes Channel Stakes, Companies Must Adjust
Much like many IT companies, solution providers don’t command as much of a premium as they once did should the owner of the company decide the time has come to sell. But the valuation of solution providers, which has been compressed for an extended period of time, is finally starting to recover, according to Brian…
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Ingram Micro Steps Up Its Cloud Game With New Services
Ingram Micro this week significantly expanded its cloud services and associated channel programs by offering a new app store service through which solution providers can centrally manage cloud applications. Based on cloud service delivery software developed by Parallels, the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace runs in data centers that Ingram gained when it acquired SoftCom, a…
