Channel Programs
As Microsoft Aspires to Apple Model, Channel Changes
Success in buying Nokia could look something like Apple’s juggernaut complete-stack model, but failure could make Microsoft the next BlackBerry.
Managed Services
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Managed Services Continues Evolution, Growth
Everyone wants to talk about the growth in cloud computing. By the end of the decade, cloud computing will generate more than $200 billion in annual sales for vendors and solution providers. Pretty good, right? […]
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AVG Offers Buyout Program to PacketTrap MSPs
AVG will allow MSPs using Dell’s discontinued PacketTrap RMM product to use Managed Workplace free for up to a year and offer switchers priority support.
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Kaseya Accelerating Managed Services Evolution
Under new ownership and leadership, Kaseya is pushing forward with acquisitions, headquarters relocation and the development of new channels.
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Why Risk Management Is Bigger Than Security
While the sale of security products and services is big business, risk management is even bigger because it draw upon professional services.
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Cisco Earnings Reflecting Another Tech Bubble
Cisco beat estimates and improved profits, but is still slashing 4,000 jobs because of economic inconsistency. Could this be another tech bubble?
Computers
The Incredibly Contradicting Trends of PC Sales
Analysts and vendors agree PC sales are falling precipitously. At the same time, solution providers report selling more PCs. Is there a contradiction here?
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The Economic Reality of Managed Services
Managed services are very lucrative for solution providers, but recent moves in the RMM space show how limited the market can be for MSP tool providers.
Distribution
Vertical Focus Boosts Partner Fortunes
Focusing on a fertile vertical space gives partners an edge in revenues and growth, according to the Ingram Micro SMB 500 research
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.
Channel Programs
FireEye Adds Fuel to Security Partner Program
FireEye continues its progress in the channel with the introduction of its new Fuel Partner Program.
Managed Services
Fortinet MSSP Program Revamped for Growth
The security vendor revamped its Fortinet MSSP program, making equipment acquisition more affordable and providing support to accelerate partner growth
Managed Services
Kaseya Buys into Cloud Management
Just two weeks after being bought by Insight Venture Partners, Kaseya makes its first acquisitions, buying Zyrion, a cloud monitoring and management firm.
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Kaseya Is Third Managed Services Vendor to Sell
Kaseya’s purchase by Insight Venture Partners follows deals for N-able and Level Platforms
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AVG-Level Platforms Is Bigger Deal Than SolarWinds-N-able
RMM purchase shows the security vendor is serious about moving into systems management
Distribution
Avnet Stays in Services Hunt With Latest Buy
Avnet Technology Solutions continues to build out its services organization with the purchase of Seamless Technologies
Cloud
AVG Snaps Up Level Platforms in MSP Play
Level the second Ottawa-based RMM player acquired in a month
Channel Programs
HP Looks to Take Managed Print Mainstream
Partners will resell HP’s managed print services under program to launch in Canada next year
Channel Programs
Cisco: Partners Must Embrace Hybrid Delivery
Vendor’ delivers Playbook to help partners plan their future and speed up their transformation
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Managed Services Tops Profitable Models
2112 Group’s latest profitability study says managed services still channel’s biggest moneymaker