Security
Video surveillance systems more than just tech
Video surveillance services can be lucrative but tricky. Partners need to do their homework to have answers that go beyond the cheerleading.
Articles by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics)
Networking
Huawei woos West with message of security, trust
Huawei remains focused on winning back business by preaching network security, stability and integrity.
Mobility
Can channel cash in on Apple’s enterprise bonanza?
Apple products are making historic inroads in the enterprise, a fact that’s giving IT pros fits over management, a new study finds.
Cloud
IT sees challenges with Internet of Things
There is a growing consensus that the Internet of Things will impact the security and integrity of existing IT systems.
Cloud
Microsoft’s table stakes for safeguarding Office 365 data
Microsoft does its part to help ease customers’ minds about trusting the cloud, and particularly its flagship Office 365 hosted applications.
Mobility
After much abuse, WebOS finds a home on TV
If you’ve been wondering what happened to webOS, the operating system that became a symbol of HP’s flailing mobile strategy, take a look around your living room.
Networking
SDN hype weighs on networking sales
Service providers may covet the heady promises being made by SDN and NFV purveyors, but their wait and see approach is harming traditional network sales.
Communications
Secure messaging: So hot, it’s crazy
The perfect secure messaging app probably hasn’t been built yet, but give John McAfee credit for turning our attention to an area of real concern.
Cloud
Businesses get comfy with cloud, but at what cost?
A new global survey finds that a growing number of organizations are pushing sensitive or confidential data into the cloud with few security protections.
Data Centre
Data centres take cue from media: Go small and hyperlocal
The prevalence of the cloud and the shifting way consumers use data could mean a tiny data centre in every neighborhood.
Channel Communities
CompTIA wants to close IT gender gap
Women account for just a quarter of information technology jobs. It’s stifling the industry’s ability to grow and flourish. CompTIA wants to change that.
Cloud
Security and cloud computing at SMB crossroads
Cloud may be the marquee player in IT services, but when it comes to giving business leaders the cold sweats, security still steals the show.
Featured Post
Are partners ready for the new technology buyer?
Line-of-business leaders are the buyers most hungry for business-focused technology solutions. Can the channel deliver?
Computers
Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it
In the wake of Windows XP upgrades, clients will be looking to solution providers to ensure their old computers are safely, securely and legally disposed of.
Featured Post
Cisco goes for broke in video-for-all strategy
Cisco wants to take high-quality video collaboration capabilities beyond the CEO suite and disperse it among the working masses.
Cloud
Microsoft ex Roskill lands Acumatica CEO role
Microsoft’s popular former channel chief Jon Roskill has a new gig as CEO Acumatica, a cloud ERP vendor focused on SMBs.
Featured Post
Cisco challenges community to secure Internet of Things
Cisco launches a challenge for the global security community to propose practical security solutions across all of the markets being impacted IoT.
Featured Post
Box looks to ex-Symantec chief Salem for enterprise savvy
Enrique Salem’s hiring is a smart move for Box, though probably not enough on name alone to put them on the playing field with bona fide BCDR vendors.
Computers
HP’s Q1 shows slow, steady progress
HP clings to the momentum with another mixed bag of financial results that will keep the turnaround on track a while longer.
Featured Post
Ericsson, Ciena try to jump-start SDN
In a marriage of SDN convenience, Ericsson and Ciena are teaming up on joint transport solutions that bring together the pair’s optical and IP capabilities.