November 2011
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November 10, 2011
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Nov'11
Virtualization management tools, green-tech support head October blogs
VMware and Citrix released new tools in October to help configure, deploy and manage virtualization platforms. Ingram Micro also inked a deal with a green-tech rating tool, and the Veeam ProPartner program caught the attention of some VARs. Continue Reading
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November 10, 2011
10
Nov'11
Selling managed print services requires attention to detail
Opportunities in managed print services exist, and solution providers can sell these services. Showing customers how creating efficiency in printer logistics including location optimization and inventory management is the key. Continue Reading
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November 10, 2011
10
Nov'11
Gartner: Security services boom anticipated
Market research firm Gartner is predicting that spending for security services will mushroom not just this year, but between now and 2015. Of particular interest to managed service providers should ... Continue Reading
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November 09, 2011
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Nov'11
‘Puss in Boots’ expands DreamWorks’ NAS cluster
Headlines: Making animated movies is storage-intensive work – DreamWorks has 6 PB of capacity, including 1 PB on scale-out NAS cluster for rendering. Continue Reading
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November 09, 2011
09
Nov'11
Hard drive shortage ripples through channel
Flooding in Thailand has caused hard drive manufacturing to halt, and solution providers are getting pinched on hard drive prices and systems delivery. Some suggest that storage management strategy changes could help. Continue Reading
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November 09, 2011
09
Nov'11
News in brief: Dell offers new entry-level SMB bundle
Dell is offering a new bundle to SMBs who need a server infrastructure; Cisco and Neutral Tandem will now offer a hosted collaboration service through partners; more news in brief. Continue Reading
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November 08, 2011
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Nov'11
VDI storage costs: Beware of customer expectations
It’s important to discuss the reality of VDI storage costs when VARs are planning a VDI project with customers. Find out how to manage VDI expectations and solve performance issues in this tip. Continue Reading
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November 08, 2011
08
Nov'11
How can cloud providers show that their cloud services are secure?
Cloud security expert Neils Johnson explains how cloud providers can demonstrate to prospective enterprise clients that the cloud computing services they offer are secure. Continue Reading
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November 08, 2011
08
Nov'11
Top October stories: HP’s partners grow impatient on PC decision
HP partners were frustrated with the company’s inability to decide what to do with its PC business. Also, VARs are seeking flexible alternatives to SharePoint. Continue Reading
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November 07, 2011
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Nov'11
What’s in store for SUSE Linux?
SUSE Enterprise Linux has evolved from a company with confused direction to one that has big plans, which were announced at BrainShare 2011, including a new file system and further development of SLES. Continue Reading
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November 07, 2011
07
Nov'11
Why Metro Ethernet services matter to VARs
Selling Metro Ethernet services was once a play for telecom service providers, but now VARs are offering the technology to diversify WAN and disaster recovery options. Continue Reading
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November 07, 2011
07
Nov'11
Fixing disk array controller performance problems
Find out how storage vendors are addressing bottlenecks in disk array controllers, as well as the benefits and downsides of these approaches for your customers. Continue Reading
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November 04, 2011
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Nov'11
Regulatory compliance requirements for security solutions providers
Customers aren’t the only firms that need to comply with regulations. In many cases, solution providers need to be compliant, too. Continue Reading
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November 02, 2011
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Nov'11
Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Headlines: Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. Continue Reading
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November 02, 2011
02
Nov'11
News in brief: Green House Data’s new partner program
Green House data now has a partner program that offers partners 50% margins; HP tries out Windows 8 on the obsolete TouchPad; more news in brief. Continue Reading