Channel Marker

December 2017

IT channel partners: A look ahead at 2018
John Moore - Senior Site Editor 22 Dec 2017

Here's a look at the most popular Channel Marker blog posts of 2017 and what they might say about 2018 trends for IT channel partners.

Digital transformation business: Procurement ripe for revitalization
John Moore - Senior Site Editor 08 Dec 2017

As the digital transformation business moves into back-office operations, systems such as procurement may be among the candidates for renewal.

MicroscopeUK

What to expect in Q4

AI, contact centres and security are among the areas where the channel might gain in this quarter, according to industry figures

No-deal Brexit will impact channel's GDPR pitch

If the UK does leave the EU without a deal at the end of next month then it will have ramifications for GDPR and resellers need ...

LogMeIn looking for channel to support UCC suite

Firm is looking to get partners behind its latest product releases as it increases the focus its on comms and collaboration suite

SearchSecurity

DerbyCon panel discusses IT mistakes that need to stop

Common security risks can be mitigated or prevented, according to a panel at DerbyCon. But users need to feel empowered to speak ...

What it takes to be a DevSecOps engineer

To address security early in the application development process, DevSecOps requires a litany of skills and technology literacy. ...

FBI says $26B lost to business email compromise over last 3 years

On the same day that 281 suspects were arrested in business email compromise stings, the FBI said worldwide losses from BEC ...

SearchStorage

The secret to reliable storage provisioning for DevOps

Cloud storage and intelligent storage can help provide DevOps teams with the reliable, fast and flexible storage they require at ...

The secret to reliable storage provisioning for DevOps

Cloud repatriation is a symptom of a wider cloud storage trend

People are rethinking their cloud storage strategies, adjusting for hidden costs, application needs and compatibility issues in a...

SearchNetworking

F5 Networks updates NGINX Application Platform, other tools

Updates include improved security and observability features, a new developer portal, API importing and improved analytics and ...

Legacy tools encumber modern network infrastructure monitoring

Many IT teams still use older monitoring tools that provide limited visibility across multiple network environments. AI and ...

CenturyLink acquires Streamroot, adding P2P CDN capabilities

Peer-to-peer content delivery network technology from Streamroot will enable CenturyLink to reach underserved areas and offer ...

SearchCloudComputing

Prepare for these 4 cloud migration problems

Ready to move to the cloud? Review these common mistakes users tend to make when moving data and avoid them during your cloud ...

Top 6 Google cloud certification programs

The cloud job market continues to grow, but it can be hard to get your resume to the top of the pile. Consider these Google cloud...

Microsoft extends Azure networking with satellite connections

Microsoft Azure customers can now tap satellite internet providers through the private Azure ExpressRoute service. The move ...

SearchDataManagement

Amazon Quantum Ledger Database brings immutable transactions

Based on technology built internally at Amazon, the tech giant's newest database provides a centralized approach for enabling a ...

Stibo Systems advances multidomain MDM system

The new Stibo Systems 9.2 update expands the MDM platform's features with Sisense business intelligence integration and machine ...

Cloudera Data Platform to debut, as big data fortunes waver

The interim CEO of Cloudera is cautiously optimistic about growth prospects as the big data vendor acquired Arcadia Data and ...

SearchBusinessAnalytics

Oracle BI platform on the comeback trail

Time had seemingly left Oracle's business intelligence tools behind -- until the vendor responded by consolidating its BI ...

BI for mobile remains a challenge for vendors

While some BI vendors have developed effective mobile apps that provide concise insights, those that have attempted to recreate ...

Magento BI update a benefit to vendor's e-commerce customers

Magento rolled out the Magento Business Intelligence Summer 2019 Release, updating its BI platform with enhanced scheduling ...