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We're recognizing channel partners that have supported a client's groundbreaking IT initiative. Nominate your company for the SearchITChannel Top Projects Awards below.
Multi-cloud deployments challenge customers, partners
The complexity of operating multiple clouds has opened opportunities for consultants and service providers, who aim to instill a more holistic management approach.
Consultants promote sustainability in technology industry
IT advisors aim to boost green practices, assessing everything from air travel to service delivery methods. Their efforts influence the sustainability services they offer clients.
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Digital transformation projects face expansion hurdles
The pandemic accelerated cloud adoption, but staffing shortages could stall projects without the help of third-party providers; more IT channel news.
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IBM business partners see incentives for storage systems, software
IBM is spurring partners to win more deals in the storage market, specifically around its software-defined storage and all-flash array products. The company this week introduced a new set of sales ...
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HCL-Actian deal embeds global systems integrator role
HCL software: The recent acquisition of Actian gives the $7.6 billion IT services provider a range of data analytics products it can sell as a global systems integrator.
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Marketing pain persists amid channel sales model growth
While managed service providers continue to struggle with marketing, the list of vendors committing to the channel sales model continues to grow; more news from the week.
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MSP Business Transformation
What modern SMBs can teach managed service providers
As new SMBs lay the groundwork for their IT operations, cloud offerings will factor into many business owners' decisions. Find out what this means for MSPs.
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MSP partners: AWS Managed Services not a competitive threat
The launch of AWS Managed Services was met with speculation over whether the offering might encroach on channel business opportunities, but partners report the service hasn't hurt them.
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Data center network certifications emerge for partners
Channel partners may need to invest in new data center networking certifications that are now offered by every leading vendor to support emerging architectures.
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MSP resistance to Windows 11 exposes business problem
Microsoft's Windows 11 release received relatively little fanfare in the MSP industry. The lack of enthusiasm points to a problem among IT services firms.
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AWS Marketplace professional services gain momentum
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Education technology market seeks stability in hybrid model
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Cloud integration services emerge as partner opportunity
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Problem Solve
The importance of building an agile and resilient infrastructure
No one knows what the future will demand. Here's how channel partners can help their clients prioritize agility and resilience in their infrastructures.
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Digital maturity laggards play catchup, consultants say
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3 tips to improve data management in the cloud
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3 basic cybersecurity measures to protect MSP businesses
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managed IT service
A managed IT service is an information technology (IT) task provided by a third-party contractor and delivered to a customer.
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Apple device management considerations for MSPs
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MSP industry regulation and how providers can shape it
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Managed security services market beckons as SMB attacks grow
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E-Handbook | August 2018
Cloud storage resellers, MSPs take on latest storage trends
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Containerization technology market emerges for channel partners
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E-Handbook | March 2018
IT managed services companies: Making the transition work
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E-Handbook | December 2017
Multi-cloud strategy: The next frontier for IT channel partners
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channel partner rules of engagement (ROE)
Channel partner rules of engagement are a component of the sales relationship between an IT vendor and its channel partner community.
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channel partner portal
A channel partner portal is a web-based application that provides a vendor's established partners (usually distributors, resellers, service providers or other strategic partners) with access to deal registration, marketing resources, pricing and ...
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managed IT service
A managed IT service is an information technology (IT) task provided by a third-party contractor and delivered to a customer.
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How Louisiana MSP registration aims to curb cyberattacks
Louisiana's MSP registration, which will take effect Feb. 1, 2021, has sparked many debates about regulating the managed services industry. At last week's IT Nation Secure virtual conference, ...Continue Reading
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Accenture Cloud First to invest in partnerships
Accenture's $3 billion investment in its Accenture Cloud First business will bring together 70,000 professionals from a range of disciplines and practices, from cloud-native development to human ...Continue Reading
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Digital transformation projects face expansion hurdles
The pandemic accelerated cloud adoption, but staffing shortages could stall projects without the help of third-party providers; more IT channel news.
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ConnectWise platform aims to unify MSP software portfolio
With Asio, the software company ConnectWise aims to boost service provider efficiency through a single view and with greater scalability; other IT channel news.
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Cisco enterprise agreement refresh adds simplicity
The vendor's updated software agreement provides a broader scope of product coverage while also addressing service bundling and EA quoting.