Tag: IBM
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Data Gravity Starts to Pull the Cloud Channel
It’s been well over 10 years since cloud computing first emerged, and, in that time, the cloud has clearly had a major impact on all things IT. But the true weight of that impact may just beginning to make its presence felt. As more data pours into various clouds, the providers of those cloud computing… Read more
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SAP to Build Ecosystem Around Machine Learning
Categories: Tech CompaniesAt the SAP TechEd 2016 Barcelona conference, SAP signaled its intent to create dedicated partner programs to drive machine learning algorithms deep into all its applications. Those enhanced applications promise to be able to automate whole classes of functions in ways that neither partners nor customers have seen before. For example, Markus Noga, vice president… Read more
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Avnet Targets Specialization of Data Analytics
Categories: News and TrendsGlobal distributor Avnet has launched an industry-specific data analytics initiative for its IBM business partners in the United States and Canada. While the first solutions are targeting high-growth finance, insurance and retail industries, future solutions are expected to align with strategic segments that Avnet has invested in over the years such as health care and… Read more
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Flash Solutions Taking the Data Center by Storm
Categories: StorageFlash solutions offer a study in contrasts. The flash memory market is rife with opportunities but also complexity and challenges. As flash solutions have taken the data center by storm, most IT organizations have taken a “flash-first” approach to data storage. Assuming the price is right and the workload they need to deploy can fit… Read more
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Who Needs a Channel? Maybe You
Categories: News and TrendsYou may not have noticed it happening all around you, but many channel partners have been quietly introducing their own products. Often, these are software products—applications that do everything from ERP to analytics—designed, developed and marketed by themselves. This is happening mainly because the behemoths of the IT industry have been stomping around in your… 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