Cloud
Microsoft Office 365 Uptime Steady at 99.97%
Microsoft is giving its partners another reason to sell its Office 365 cloud-based software suite: some of the highest uptimes in the business.
Year: 2013
Channel Programs
Dell Channel Unflappable Amid Buyout Drama
Focus is the top priority for channel chief Greg Davis as the company awaits the outcome of the drawn-out privitization buyout battle.
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Trend Micro: Android Malware Rates Continue to Swell
Research from Trend Micro shows that the number of malicious apps available for Android jumped 40 percent in the second quarter of 2013.
Channel Programs
AVG Appoints Former N-able Exec to Run Channels
Appointment of Marco La Vecchia a strong signal AVG is serious about capitalizing on its Level Platforms acquisition.
Cloud
Dimension Data Bakes In Cloud Backup
The new Dimension Data Cloud Backup will be an add-on to the company’s enterprise-class public, private and hosted CaaS products.
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IDC Lowers IT Forecast, Mobility Remains Hot
If solution providers need evidence that mobility services are on the rise, they need look no further than revised IT spending forecast for 2013 from IDC.
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HP Networking Lifetime Warranty Extends Support
HP Networking adds free 24/7 support for up to three years for many of its networking products, providing customers with on-demand access to phone support.
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Q&A with David Saele of Think Communications
Cisco Canada’s Garth Scully explores the business of Victoria, BC-based Think Communications with David Saele, Think’s president and founder.
Channel Communities
More Partners Need to Engage in CompTIA ChannelCon
Attendance was good at the first-ever CompTIA ChannelCon, but more VARs need to engage in such professional development.
Distribution
Ingram Micro SMB 500: Financing Leads to Better Deals
The most successful solution providers, such as those on the Ingram Micro SMB 500 list, take advantage of credit and financing programs from distributors.