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Channel Programs

Value: The new black for channel programs

November 7, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Value: The new black for channel programs
More vendors are looking to certifications and specializations instead of volume when tiering partners

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Cloud

Are cloud vendors forgetting the channel?

November 7, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Are cloud vendors forgetting the channel?
Analyst suggests cloud transition will be make-or-break for vendors and partners alike

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Channel Programs

Microsoft completes transfer to Microsoft Partner Network

November 2, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft completes transfer to Microsoft Partner Network
New specializations bring luster back to Gold partners, reseller says

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Slideshow: N-able Partner Summit 2010

October 27, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Slideshow: N-able Partner Summit 2010
Fourteen scenes from the MSP mega-event in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Ozzie memo: Get ready for life after the PC

October 26, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ozzie memo: Get ready for life after the PC
Outgoing chief software architect warns software giant must up the ante on innovation

Clouds
Channel Programs

Ask not what the cloud can do for you

October 25, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ask not what the cloud can do for you
Microsoft, Google, CA, Avnet and Rackspace channel leaders on what the cloud means to MSPs

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Microsoft celebrates Windows 7’s first birthday

October 22, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft celebrates Windows 7’s first birthday
Why Microsoft partners should join the software giant in birthday well wishes

Cloud

Microsoft’s cloud shift: BPOS out, Office 365 in

October 20, 2010 Robert Dutt 1
Software giant rebrands hosted business apps; adds Office to the mix.

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Tablets: The iPad is just the beginning

October 17, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tablets: The iPad is just the beginning
Research from Gartner sees worldwide tablet sale reaching 208 million units by 2014.

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VARs get early look at Windows Phone 7

October 17, 2010 Stuart Crawford Comments Off on VARs get early look at Windows Phone 7
Resellers at CompTIA Breakaway got a sneak peak at Windows Phone 7. Here’s what they saw.