September 2012

September 28, 2012 28 Sep'12
Why Windows 8 really will be relevant for solution providers

There used to be a time when a Microsoft Windows operating system release inspired the sort of awe and excitement now reserved for the latest and greatest smartphone edition or gadget. But how much ... Continue Reading
September 27, 2012 27 Sep'12
MSP backup solutions for hosting cloud backup services

Learn about MSP backup solutions for managed service providers that want to go beyond simply managing cloud backup services to actually hosting them. Continue Reading
September 27, 2012 27 Sep'12
AWS reserved instances marketplace: The Craigslist of the cloud?

Cloud providers could benefit from emulating Amazon's marketplace for AWS reserved instances, which allows customers to buy and sell idle capacity. Continue Reading

September 26, 2012 26 Sep'12
IBM leads among top storage vendors for midrange arrays

IBM proved to be the top storage vendor in the Quality Awards for midrange arrays survey, outperforming a strong group of contenders. Continue Reading
September 24, 2012 24 Sep'12
Selling Windows Intune to SMBs for mobile device management

For VARs wondering if selling Windows Intune makes sense, find out which customers benefit the most from Microsoft's cloud systems management tool. Continue Reading
September 24, 2012 24 Sep'12
VeloBit tries to entice customers with trial caching software, SSD; more news

News briefs: VeloBit seeks customers by offering a free trial version of its HyperCache product and a loaner SSD through a partnership with Micron. Continue Reading
September 21, 2012 21 Sep'12
When it comes to cloud, it's not a question of if, it's a question of when

There is more evidence out this week underscoring the thesis that it is time for solution providers to stop wondering about "if" cloud will become a factor for their businesses and starting ... Continue Reading
September 21, 2012 21 Sep'12
MSPAlliance: Four hot topics you'll hear about at MSPWorld 2012

Cloud adoption, MSP operations, channel programs and new technologies are expected to dominate the MSPAlliance's 2012 MSPWorld Conference. Continue Reading
September 21, 2012 21 Sep'12
Cloud backup provider Zetta.net lowers barriers to entry

Zetta.net has revamped its partner program with a much lower minimum capacity requirement, multi-tenant partner portal and deal registration. Continue Reading
September 20, 2012 20 Sep'12
Wireless network services in demand, driven by mobility

As SMBs update technology and accommodate guest mobile access, networking integrators report increased wireless network service contract sales. Continue Reading

September 20, 2012 20 Sep'12
Arrow ECS adds MozyPro to its ArrowSphere cloud aggregation platform; more news

MozyPro backup has been added to Arrow ECS' cloud aggregation lineup; plus, Ovum report shows big revenue bump in the IT services industry in Q2. Continue Reading
September 20, 2012 20 Sep'12
PHD Virtual revamps partner program

PHD Virtual has rebranded its VAR program and introduced a new reseller portal, with centralized access to all sales and training materials. Continue Reading
September 19, 2012 19 Sep'12
Microsoft Sync Framework services for mobile device data management

Solutions providers can find success using the Microsoft Sync Framework to help SMBs with mobile workers that aren't constantly connected to a network. Continue Reading
September 18, 2012 18 Sep'12
New Cisco solutions help customers maintain secure data centers

Cisco's new data center security solutions offer partners the opportunity to help customers maintain a secure data center and prevent threats. Continue Reading
September 18, 2012 18 Sep'12
Microsoft cloud partners see increase in Office 365 customers

Solutions providers report an increase in Office 365 customers, especially SMBs looking to avoid infrastructure maintenance and other costs. Continue Reading
September 18, 2012 18 Sep'12
Microsoft cloud partners see increase in Office 365 customers

Solutions providers report an increase in Office 365 customers, especially SMBs looking to avoid infrastructure maintenance and other costs. Continue Reading
September 17, 2012 17 Sep'12
Why Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) changes the game for SMBs

In this weekly podcast, our editors discuss how cloud is making disaster recovery, in the form of DR as a Service (DRaaS), more accessible to SMBs. Continue Reading
September 17, 2012 17 Sep'12
HGST prepares helium-based hard drives, EMC still leads storage market; more news

News briefs: Western Digital’s Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST) intends to ship its first 3.5-inch, helium-based hard disk drive in 2013. Continue Reading
September 14, 2012 14 Sep'12
Which areas of cloud computing are most in need of cloud standards?

Because billing is such an integral part of cloud computing, it's natural that cloud standards are heavily needed to ensure transparency. Continue Reading
September 14, 2012 14 Sep'12
Security still a good bet, despite spending pressure elsewhere

Even though the outlook for IT spending could be accurately described as uncertain, budgets for security infrastructure and managed services are continuing to hold up, according to new data from ... Continue Reading