Recovery-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider Axcient has expanded its strategic alliance with distributor Ingram Micro.
Cloud, Distribution, Featured Post
Axcient, Ingram Micro double down on now-exclusive relationship
by Mark Cox •
Cloud
Channel Programs, Cloud, Featured Post, Networking
Liveblog: Kicking off Cisco Partner Summit 2014
by Robert Dutt •
Liveblogging the kickoff keynotes for Cisco PArnter Summit 2014, including CEO John Chambers and channel chiefs Bruce Klein and Edison Peres.
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Cisco touts Intercloud as partner opportunity
by Robert Dutt •
The networking giant says its plan to offer global enterprise-grade cloud services will come from “65,000 companies, one of which is Cisco.”
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HP brings cloud, other programs under PartnerOne
by Robert Dutt •
At its Global Partner Conference, HP announces plans to further extend the reach of its PartnerOne program umbrella, a move it says will simplify business.
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Microsoft ex Roskill lands Acumatica CEO role
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft’s popular former channel chief Jon Roskill has a new gig as CEO Acumatica, a cloud ERP vendor focused on SMBs.
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Microsoft adds a touch of BI to Office 365
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft’s new Power BI for Office 365 offers businesses a touch of intelligence on top of their existing cloud-based applications.
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IBM sees SoftLayer as x86 server replacement
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
IBM may be selling its x86 server unit to Lenovo, but it doesn’t see it or its reseller partners getting out of the server business entirely.
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IBM to partners: Transform or get left behind
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
IBM is pushing hard on its transformation message, saying that the development of cloud and mobile practices is critical to sustaining business viability.
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VMware CEO: Time to build “our second DNA”
by Robert Dutt •
VMware needs to build a second identity, CEO Pat Gelsinger tells the company’s partners. And that identity needs to be services-centric.
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Tech Data expands software business with BitTitan deal
by Robert Dutt •
The distributor’s deal with BitTitan provides new ways for solution providers to help clients move to the cloud, particularly to Microsoft’s Office 365.
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Participation trumps technology in cloud: Red Hat CEO
by Robert Dutt •
Solution providers looking to place bets in cloud efforts should consider the nature of the community over the nature of its technology, Jim Whitehust says.
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Cloud-related policies a growing channel opportunity
by Robert Dutt •
Solution providers can grow their cloud business by focusing on changes to policies and procedures brought on by the move to the cloud.
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HP: Cloud Is a Partner Play
by Robert Dutt •
HP Enterprise Group chief Bill Veghte suggests that HP’s cloud goal is to help partners build clouds, minimizes the role of the vendor’s own public cloud.
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IBM’s Cure for Cloud Storage Fears: Spread the Love
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Big Blue is showing off new cloud storage software that promises dynamic migration across multiple clouds while safeguarding confidentiality and security.
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Dimension Data Debuts SaaS Solutions Suite
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Dimension Data rolled out a new suite of SaaS hosting and application management services intended to simplify cloud hosting and management operations.
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NetSuite Introduces Consultant Certification
by Robert Dutt •
NetSuite says certification program for consultants implementing cloud-based ERP will provide partners differentiation and customers clarity.
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Managed Service Demand Drives New Canadian Data Center
by Guest Poster •
Sungard break ground on a new data center in Markham, one that will be focused on its growing managed services business.
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Dell Goes Private
by Robert Dutt •
With its go-private deal done, now it’s time for Dell to buckle down and accelerate its new solutions-focused strategy.
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Kaseya Buys 365 Command to Tap Microsoft Cloud
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Kaseya has made its third acquisition since changing ownership; this time it’s Microsoft Office 365 migration and management specialist 365 Command.
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Video: Opportunities for Partners in VMware’s Hybrid Cloud
by Robert Dutt •
VMware Canada’s Shawn Rosemarin shares how partners can get involved with VMware’s growing hybrid cloud strategy
