April 2009
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April 15, 2009
15
Apr'09
Cisco Westcon agreement eases foreign market entry for VARs
A new Cisco Westcon distribution agreement offers partners one contract to address every foreign market they enter, easing cross-border transactions. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
Synnex signs Red Hat for open source SMB push
Synnex and Red Hat launched Open Source Channel Alliance to push open source solutions into SMBs. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
Microsoft transitions Windows XP support; Autodesk builds new partner portal
Headlines: Microsoft spells out XP support going forward; Autodesk recreates Partner Portal. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
IBM to help SOA partners with SEO and social net tools
IBM is amping up its partner effort around service-oriented architectures with new social networking tools, search engine optimization help and other resources. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
Tips for successful technical certification testing
Key technical certifications can boost a VARs career. Here's how to best prepare for the required tests. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
Data center and IT server room cooling guidelines
Learn the best practices for offering data center cooling solutions to customers and planning and designing their IT server rooms. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
Channel Chat: Telepresence = robotic technology?
Telepresence is more than just high-definition videoconferencing -- it's also the use of robotic technology to enable remote work in a variety of settings. Continue Reading
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April 14, 2009
14
Apr'09
Asigra forges channel partner program for MSPs, resellers
Asigra's channel partner program offers discounts for managed service providers (MSPs) and resellers who package its software for backup and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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April 13, 2009
13
Apr'09
Oracle jumps on Google apps bandwagon; SAP shops start to virtualize
Headlines: Deal forges Oracle-Google apps ties; SAP virtualization starting to catch on; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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April 13, 2009
13
Apr'09
When vendors get too big (and channel unfriendly), VARs get going
IT solution providers like to carry brand names, but when over distribution and channel conflicts put the squeeze on margins, it's time to find smaller, nimbler tech vendors. Continue Reading
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April 13, 2009
13
Apr'09
Identity management technologies and products to offer customers
Identity management technologies can be complex and require a complicated deployment. Several IdM technologies, however, lend themselves to the value-added reseller model. Mark Diodati discusses these channel-friendly identity management ... Continue Reading
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April 13, 2009
13
Apr'09
How to create an energy-efficient data center
Learn how to create an energy-efficient data center by server virtualization, shifting application workloads and improving current power usage. Continue Reading
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April 13, 2009
13
Apr'09
Determining energy usage in the data center
Learn which data center energy usage information vendors should give to their clients including best- and worst-case consumption plans and metrics for energy billing. Continue Reading
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April 13, 2009
13
Apr'09
Cloud storage services via hybrid system approach
Find out how to get a foothold in the cloud storage market using emerging hybrid on-premise approaches from cloud storage vendors. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2009
10
Apr'09
Selling advanced VPN technology FAQ
Lisa Phifer answers frequently asked questions about selling advanced VPN technology. Check out the best advice on selling advanced VPN technologies that can secure endpoints and ensure protection for mobile workers. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2009
10
Apr'09
Cisco snaps up Tidal Software; Samba 4 beta to be released
Headlines: Cisco to buy Tidal Software; Samba 4 brings more platforms to data centers; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2009
10
Apr'09
Helping storage administrators save money: Telling both sides of the story, Part 2
There are many ways your storage administrator customers can save money, but make sure they understand the pros and cons of each technology, in this second of a two-part series. Continue Reading
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April 10, 2009
10
Apr'09
Cisco to acquire Tidal Software
News Roundup: Cisco looks to Tidal Software to enhance their data center strategy; Sun goes through dark times; other systems channel news. Continue Reading
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April 09, 2009
09
Apr'09
VirtualBox targets VMware users; Microsoft updates virtual desktop
Headlines: VirtualBox lures VMware users; Microsoft releases virtual desktop technology; other IT channel news. Continue Reading
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April 09, 2009
09
Apr'09
Securing Smart Grid: How solution providers can help
The modernization of the national electronic grid infrastructure carries with it some major security implications. Continue Reading