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2019 channel partner conferences
When making 2019 travel plans, refer to this list of channel-focused events and conferences hosted by IT vendors, distributors, industry organizations and vendors that cater to VARs and MSPs.
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IBM taps users' success to aid its cloud, AI strategy
Big Blue's decision to revert to an old IBM sales strategy -- selling products and co-creating packages with users -- could better position the company in hybrid cloud and AI markets.
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Few MSPs go beyond basic managed services offerings
Channel companies have an opportunity to broaden their managed services offerings, according to new studies from Kaseya and SolarWinds; more news from the week.
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Cisco customers buying more despite global risks
Cisco earnings and revenue show customers are putting aside global uncertainties and buying into the company's shift toward a more software-centric form of networking.
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Technology Vendors-OEMs News
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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Channel business management strategies Evaluate
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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Technology market research and channel research reports News
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 Evaluate
The master MSP's role in managed services business growth
Master MSPs emerged more than a decade ago as a means for channel firms to develop managed services, but experts are split on whether the traditional model continues to hold sway.
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Cloud Computing and Hosted Services Manage
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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Desktop operating system and mobile device management News
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.
Topics Covered
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Container and virtualization technology services (6) +
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Managed artificial intelligence services (2) +
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Managed cloud services (9) +
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Managed network services technology (9) +
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Managed storage services (8) +
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MSP business model transformation (3) +
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MSP channel partner programs (3) +
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MSP sales and marketing (4) +
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MSPs and cybersecurity (7) +
- Best practices for cybersecurity management
- Cybersecurity risk assessment and management
- Identity and access management (IAM) security services
- Information Security Training and Certification
- Managed network security services
- Managed security service providers
- Regulatory compliance with cybersecurity laws and regulations
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MSPs and hardware technology (3) +
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Running an MSP business (6) +
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Software for managed service providers (7) +
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Traditional and emerging business partner models (4) +
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Phishing simulator helps MSP block ransomware
Platte River Networks is using Webroot technology, which includes endpoint protection software and a phishing simulator, to shield its clients from ransomware.
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Cybersecurity skills gap opens apprenticeship path
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Rise of 3D printing, AI among channel opportunities
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Cloud AI, intelligent edge computing among 2019 trends
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Problem Solve
Creating groups, group policy settings for Windows 7
Whether your customers operate in a workgroup or a domain/Active Directory environment, user account setup and group memberships control their rights, permissions and roles.
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Thorough planning eases public cloud deployment
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Applying AI: Accenture exec cites customer opportunities
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7 business and technology trends for 2019
Business and technology trends for 2019 include a shifting competitive landscape and ample M&A activity, with managed service providers and cloud consultancies in demand.
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MSP advice: How to escape the hourly billing rate
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Tips for channel companies on the path to partnership
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Accenture cloud deal nets brewer agile infrastructure
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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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E-Handbook | May 2018
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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AI analytics, AIOps offer partner opportunities
From AI analytics to AIOps, consulting opportunities in the fast-growing artificial intelligence technology sector could spark new business for IT service providers.
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Solve IT recruiting challenges with nontraditional candidates
If you're a channel firm faced with recruiting challenges, perhaps it's time to look outside the traditional talent pool. That's the advice of partner executives who are adopting innovative ...
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IBM
IBM (International Business Machines) ranks among the world's largest information technology companies, providing a wide spectrum of hardware, software and services offerings.
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Vendor Resources
- IBM Spectrum Protect Plus Overview –Data Sheet
- Microsoft Azure Disaster Recovery Overview –Product Overview
- Microsoft Azure Backup and Archive Overview –Data Sheet
Blog: Channel Marker
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Microsoft partner training offers self-assessment tool
Microsoft partner training is getting a new addition with a self-assessment tool that guides partners toward appropriate training resources.Continue Reading
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2019 IBM partner program bolsters ecosystem approach
IBM is doubling down on its channel ecosystem strategy this week with a raft of partner program updates. The IBM ecosystem strategy was launched last year to engage a broad range of partner ...Continue Reading
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Citrix partners play role in vendor's cloud push
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Developing new IT managed services
Few MSPs go beyond basic managed services offerings
Channel companies have an opportunity to broaden their managed services offerings, according to new studies from Kaseya and SolarWinds; more news from the week.
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IBM AI product enables visible, scalable AI models
OpenScale, a new IBM AI product, enables organizations to monitor their AI models. Global services provider KPMG is using OpenScale to help power its own AI monitoring tool.
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Sales and marketing strategies
IBM taps users' success to aid its cloud, AI strategy
Big Blue's decision to revert to an old IBM sales strategy -- selling products and co-creating packages with users -- could better position the company in hybrid cloud and AI markets.