September 2012
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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