April 2008
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April 11, 2008
11
Apr'08
The best networking products as chosen by customers
Choosing networking products for your line card can be a challenge. We recommend you begin by considering the hardware and software businesses like best. Here you'll find the top three networking products as chosen by SearchNetworking.com readers in... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2008
10
Apr'08
IT channel podcast page launched
You may have noticed that we've started producing news podcasts here at SearchITChannel.com. (If you haven't, what are you waiting for?) Well now you can find all of the podcasts in one place: ... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2008
10
Apr'08
The low-down from Honolulu: Cisco’s collaboration bent
I’d be remiss if I didn’t report in this week from the Cisco Partner Summit, where I’m helping the company’s Industry Solutions Partner Network team with some breakout panels and communications ... Continue Reading
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April 10, 2008
10
Apr'08
Trend Micro enters virtual security market through VMware VMsafe
Trend Micro is the latest security vendor to announce VMware support, continuing the virtual security trend that may create new opportunities for solution providers. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2008
10
Apr'08
Secure authentication and access control best practices: CISSP Study Guide
Test your knowledge of access control in this part of our CISSP Study Guide and learn secure authentication and access control best practices. Continue Reading
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April 09, 2008
09
Apr'08
Yahoo continues anti-Microsoft contortions
Wow. Yahoo really, REALLY doesn't want to be bought by Microsoft. At least not for the 42 million big ones currently on the table. Yahoo is talking about combining its Internet operations with ... Continue Reading
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April 09, 2008
09
Apr'08
Acronis, BostonTech win Genzyme backup and recovery business
Genzyme International recently opted for an Acronis True Image backup and recovery solution implemented by integrator BostonTech Partners. Continue Reading
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April 09, 2008
09
Apr'08
Cisco attacks data center market with FCoE switch
Cisco is touting a 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch that will enable Fibre Channel over Ethernet, aiming at data center consolidation and virtualization. Continue Reading
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April 09, 2008
09
Apr'08
Why is it important to use security metrics with my clients?
When looking at security metrics, it's important to understand what is measured, why and for whom. Learn why it is not always easy to quantify ROI for security expenditures. Continue Reading
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April 09, 2008
09
Apr'08
The benefits of application virtualization
Application virtualization can bring benefits to your customers such as ease of maintenance and greater portability. It comes after server virtualization and can be the right solution when desktop virtualization is overkill. Continue Reading
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April 08, 2008
08
Apr'08
Google channel changes coming
Google's moving more and more into the enterprise, and with that shift, some changes in its channel program are coming. I've been trying for a few weeks now to set up an interview with Google about ... Continue Reading
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April 08, 2008
08
Apr'08
Google App Engine: Amazon killer or ‘Geocities 2.0′?
We've been awaiting big enterprise news from Google for a few weeks now, and last night we finally got some. The Google App Engine is a free, hosted Web development platform that will let ... Continue Reading
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April 08, 2008
08
Apr'08
How to become a managed service provider
The managed service provider (MSP) business holds promise for value-added resellers (VARs) looking to expand their business or migrate away from reselling. Value-added resellers can find techniques and tips on how to become a managed service ... Continue Reading
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April 08, 2008
08
Apr'08
How to build a managed service provider business
With hardware and software sales increasingly commoditized, the motivation for building a managed service provider business has never been greater, but getting from Point A to Point B isn't so easy. We explain what the risks are and how to make a ... Continue Reading
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April 07, 2008
07
Apr'08
Microsoft's partner problem: Too many partners chasing too few deals
Many partners, the highest-tier Gold partners in particular, say there are too many Microsoft partners chasing too little business. That oversupply causes channel conflict. Continue Reading
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April 07, 2008
07
Apr'08
New XenServer pricing to help Citrix, partners compete in virtualization
Citrix and partners can now sell XenServer on a per-server basis, rather than per socket. Continue Reading
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April 07, 2008
07
Apr'08
What Hyper-V brings to Windows Server
Hyper-V offers much of the same functionality as its competitors, but its ties to Windows give it a unique position. Learn the three benefits Hyper-V can deliver to your Windows customers in Part 1 of a two-part series. Continue Reading
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April 07, 2008
07
Apr'08
What are best practices for selling Software as a Service (SaaS)?
Learn the benefits of Software as a Service (Saas) for your customers and how you can create and sell services that best fit their business needs. Continue Reading
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April 07, 2008
07
Apr'08
How to maximize WLAN performance
With greater demands being placed on WLANs, learn what you can do to improve WLAN performance for your clients, such as choosing the right physical layer and properly setting access point channels. Continue Reading
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April 06, 2008
06
Apr'08
Microsoft to Yahoo: No more Mr. Nice Guy
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has given Yahoo's board three weeks to accept Microsoft's $31 per share buyout offer. If Yahoo still does not move, he said Microsoft will put the offer in front of ... Continue Reading