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 26, 2012 26 Sep'12
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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
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

Sainsbury Management Fellows is engineering your next breakthrough in the IT business

There is plenty of talk about reinvention and changing business models but there could also be something to doing some personal ...

The tech lets you just get on with playing

The changes in the last time Billy MacInnes saw the Rolling Stones haven't just been to the band line-up

Vendor service needs to improve

Firms quizzed by Cogeco Peer 1 have expressed frustration with the level of service currently being offered by vendors

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Azure licensing eliminates pillar of public cloud from its platform

Changes to Azure licensing mean customers who want pay-as-you-go pricing will have to make upfront commitments to get it, as ...

HPE Helion cloud brokerage supplants its defunct public cloud

With its public cloud soon a thing of the past, the HPE cloud strategy around hybrid management continues to take shape with ...

EMC and VMware launch managed hybrid cloud joint venture using Virtustream brand

EMC-owned Virtustream set to become outlet for storage and virtualisation firm's hybrid cloud managed services

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Wicked botnet: Another Mirai variant targets connected devices

Fortinet researchers uncovered a new variant of the Mirai malware, known as the Wicked botnet, which targets vulnerable IoT ...

Newly disclosed Spectre variant 4 brings more side channel concerns

A new Spectre vulnerability was disclosed this week, adding to concerns about side channel attacks exploiting speculative ...

Recorded Future sheds light on Iranian hacking operations

Recorded Future's Levi Gundert discusses how the Iranian government uses proxies and contractors to launch cyberattacks, and how ...

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Pure Storage all-flash revamp accelerates and consolidates

The Pure Accelerate conference kicks off with an NVMe-enabled FlashArray refresh and upgrades to all-flash Pure AIRI and ...

Micron starts shipping denser QLC SSD to select customers

Micron and Intel unleash QLC NAND flash that can store 4 bits per cell. Micron starts shipping a 2.5-inch QLC enterprise SATA SSD...

ClearSky Data adds NAS storage as a service

Startup ClearSky offers new scale-up NAS option to extend hybrid cloud managed service offerings beyond block-based primary ...

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Private CDN services fill specific needs for some businesses

In addition to shared CDN service options, private CDNs with dedicated edge servers are the obvious answer for businesses with ...

Network engineering skills should include software fluency

Network engineers need to rethink their network engineering skills and embrace software fluency training to meet business needs ...

Pica8 wooing campus with white box network switch software

Pica8 is rolling out new white box network switch software aimed at campus and branch-office deployments in a bid to build a new ...

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In a serverless architecture age, infrastructure still matters

Sorry, developers, but infrastructure still matters, even as serverless architectures and containers diminish its central role to...

Don't let scalability ruin a cloud cost management strategy

Scalability is one of the cloud's biggest advantages, but misuse of the feature can cost you. Pay special attention to these ...

Four tips for a successful hybrid cloud POC

A hybrid cloud proof of concept is an important step to ensure a deployment will fully meet IT and business needs. Mind these ...

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AP uses data collaboration platform to spread data journalism

Data journalism reporters need tools that deliver quick context for stories on deadline. A data collaboration platform from ...

GPU databases bring greater parallelism to big data processing

GPU databases offer a new way to process data. 451 Research analyst James Curtis discusses where they fit in big data ...

Distributed SQL database wagered on for scalability boost, GDPR

CockroachDB is a distributed database system that seeks to support processing on a global scale, a need that online gambling ...

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Ten KPI templates for your dashboards

KPIs help companies gauge success, but how do you choose the right metrics to create useful reports? Here you'll find 10 KPI ...

Data visualization process demands smart design, accurate data

Well-designed data visualizations can enable executives to make more-informed business decisions, increasing the potential ROI of...

Seven good data visualization practices for visual integrity

Data visualizations need visual integrity to ensure that the data they present can be interpreted correctly. Follow these design ...