February 2019

• February 28, 2019 28 Feb'19

  VMware bolsters NSX-T for cloud

  The latest iteration of VMware NSX-T includes a revamped UI and other features meant to improve its ability to provide virtual networking in hybrid, private and public clouds.  Continue Reading

• February 28, 2019 28 Feb'19

  Data erasure software makes channel inroads

  Data erasure, which may be sold as a software product or as a service, is a security-oriented offering channel partners can present to their clients.  Continue Reading

• February 27, 2019 27 Feb'19

  Service provider spending falls, sparking ICT slowdown

  Service providers will buy less information and communications technologies, contributing significantly to an overall slowdown in ICT spending this year and next, IDC said.  Continue Reading

• February 27, 2019 27 Feb'19

  CodeObjects taps Watson AI capabilities to develop chatbot offering

  When a Florida-based insurance firm needed help handling surges in call-center volumes, it piloted InsurBot.ai, a chatbot that employs IBM Watson technology.  Continue Reading

• February 26, 2019 26 Feb'19

  Cohesity DataPlatform? There's an app store for that

  Cohesity MarketPlace includes Cohesity applications for secondary storage management, along with third-party choices, such as SentinelOne and Imanis Data.  Continue Reading

• February 25, 2019 25 Feb'19

  ERP risks highlighted in new report

  Oracle is being sued over a $4.5 million ERP project that did not go according to plan. That's a common problem with ERP installations, according to a new study.  Continue Reading

• February 25, 2019 25 Feb'19

  Thoma Bravo to buy ConnectWise MSP software business

  MSP software provider ConnectWise has revealed plans to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm. According to ConnectWise, the transaction is expected to close on Feb. 28. ...  Continue Reading

• February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19

  Reseller business model transformation pivots on cultural change

  MNJ Technologies, a once fast-growing VAR, found its sales were stagnating. Here's how it got back on track with its effort to push beyond the reseller business model.  Continue Reading

• February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19

  Accenture partnership with Splice Machine sealed by investment

  Read how Accenture and Splice Machine have deepened their alliance, taking aim at large-scale data transformation projects, and other channel news from the week.  Continue Reading

• February 21, 2019 21 Feb'19

  HPE, Juniper launch 5G edge hardware

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have introduced 5G hardware for service providers' network edge.  Continue Reading

• February 21, 2019 21 Feb'19

  How to succeed at managed services marketing

  The marketing formula at service provider DynTek includes executive briefings, messaging around innovation and transformation, and a blend of traditional and digital techniques.  Continue Reading

• February 21, 2019 21 Feb'19

  AWS APN program changes spark partner reaction

  AWS partners said they support the new requirements established for the AWS APN program, noting the higher bar helps them rise above rivals in a competitive market.  Continue Reading

• February 20, 2019 20 Feb'19

  Kaseya MSP clients hit with GandCrab ransomware

  GandCrab ransomware infected several managed service providers, thanks to an old a ConnectWise manage plugin vulnerability, but a new decryptor tool is offering relief to victims.  Continue Reading

• February 19, 2019 19 Feb'19

  Palo Alto Networks to acquire Demis

  Palo Alto Networks announced its plan of acquiring SOAR vendor Demisto for $560 million to accelerate its Application Framework strategy and beef up security operations automation.  Continue Reading

• February 19, 2019 19 Feb'19

  AI applications in healthcare grow, opening channel prospects

  The hype around AI applications in healthcare spans decades, but the latest wave of AI tech suggests real-world traction. Firms like Perficient are using AI in their offerings.  Continue Reading

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  Microsoft partner training offers self-assessment tool

  Microsoft partner training is getting a new addition with a self-assessment tool that guides partners toward appropriate training resources.  Continue Reading

• February 15, 2019 15 Feb'19

  Managed services model ripe for expansion: Kaseya, SolarWinds

  Channel companies have an opportunity to broaden their managed services offerings, according to new studies from Kaseya and SolarWinds; more news from the week.  Continue Reading

• February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19

  IBM AI product enables visible, scalable AI models

  OpenScale, a new IBM AI product, enables organizations to monitor their AI models. Global services provider KPMG is using OpenScale to help power its own AI monitoring tool.  Continue Reading

• February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19

  Where to find gigs in artificial intelligence consulting

  From AI analytics to AIOps, consulting opportunities in the fast-growing artificial intelligence technology sector could spark new business for IT service providers.  Continue Reading

• February 14, 2019 14 Feb'19

  How to manage Windows 7 user accounts and groups

  Whether your customers operate in a workgroup or a domain/Active Directory environment, user account setup and group memberships control their rights, permissions and roles.  Continue Reading