Technology Vendors/OEMs, IT Distributors/Wholesale Providers
Jobs and Staffing for Service Providers, Service Provider Business Models, Certification and Training
New emerging technologies in the IT channel, How to Choose the Right Technologies, How to Sell Technology in the Channel, Channel Conflict, Vertical Markets in IT, Selling Cloud Computing Services
Application Servers and Management Solutions, Cloud Computing and Hosted Services, Computer Hardware Sales, Installation and Maintenance, Computer and Information Technology Systems Management, Database Management Products and Solutions, Desktop Computer Operating Systems and Management, Server Management, Monitoring Tools and Services, Server Operating Systems: Windows, Linux and Unix, Systems Integration and Management, Systems Service Provider Business Concerns, Virtualization Technology and Services
Computer Networking Certifications, Network Infrastructure, Network Management Services, Network Protocols and Standards, Open Source Network Tools, Small and Medium-Sized Business Networks, Virtualization Networking Services, Computer Networking Service Provider Concerns, Network Planning and Design, Computer Network Installation and Administration Projects, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Voice over IP (VoIP), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Wireless Networks, Mobile Computing, Network security products, technologies and services
Introductory Security Services, Information Security Training and Certification, Regulatory Compliance, Security solution provider business management, Threat management and prevention, Network security products, technologies, services, Identity management and access controls, Application security and data protection
Data Backup and Data Protection, Data Storage Hardware, Data Storage Management, Managed Service Providers (MSPs)-Storage as a Service, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), Regulatory Compliance Services, Remote Storage Management, Storage Area Network (SAN), Storage Service Provider Concerns, Storage Solution Provider Sales and Marketing, Storage Virtualization
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Channel Marker readers kept a close eye on HP's 3Par deal and the fallout from Mark Hurd's exit in 2010. Top blogs also included Oracle's hardware ventures.
Virtual tape libraries satisfy the need for disk without changing softwar. But how long will it be before even the emulation of tape goes away and backup goes straight to disk?
After three weeks as HP channel chief, Adrian Jones sees more efficient supply chain and a focus on printers, storage and blades as key to channel profitability.
Open source virtualization solutions can benefit SMB customers through big cost savings – find out how to make money selling these products.
Managed service providers can build a more successful business by simply solving existing problems for customers and hosting IT discussion groups.
Cloud computing service providers can benefit from a service strategy, including service catalogue management and SLA development.
Headlines: Fusion-io’s early lock on the server SSD market is in jeopardy now that EMC is shipping its VFCache product and planning a flash appliance.
Find out how to help customers estimate their disk array controller needs around capacity and performance as part of a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) sizing exercise.
Headlines: Amazon’s AWS Storage Gateway may be creating 'co-opetition' with other cloud appliances, but appears to be lacking in enterprise features.
VARs expect customers to increase spending on security more than any other IT area in 2012. See which security segments will grow the most.
Blogging can produce new leads for security solution providers. Focus on content in your computer security blog that connects with customers.
This penetration testing tutorial contains essential tips to help solution providers uncover vulnerabilities in clients’ networks.
Ready to invest in a system upgrade, but unsure where to start? Our expert offers ideas on where your funds will be best allocated.
Take a step back to reflect on where you’ve been and where your career is going. Annual self-assessment can boost your professional profile and help prepare you for an uncertain future.
Is your company just using SharePoint 2010 for document sharing? Check out some of the features you may be missing out on and make the most of your investment.