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June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19
Second BlueKeep warning urges users to patch

Microsoft again urged users to patch against the BlueKeep vulnerability as more potential exploits surface and one researcher discovered almost 1 million vulnerable systems.
June 04, 2019 04 Jun'19
Google Cloud seeks to lure AI and ML workloads with price change

Google Cloud has expanded its committed use discount plan to include GPU, TPU and local SSD resources to spark more AI and machine learning workloads.
May 31, 2019 31 May'19
Why local governments are getting slammed by ransomware

State and local governments are experiencing a rise in ransomware attacks. Experts sound off on what's triggering this trend and offer best practices for defense.
May 31, 2019 31 May'19
Wipro evolves AI capabilities to maintain competitive edge

Wipro continues to invest in an AI-first approach to data and analytics. Learn about Wipro's strategy, which includes a framework for using AI across the data and analytics value chain.
May 31, 2019 31 May'19
RapidFire Tools, Kaseya embark on 100 points of integration

MSPs will see tighter integration between an expanding RapidFire Tools product line and Kaseya software in the coming months; more news from the week.
May 31, 2019 31 May'19
Early-stage companies sell to, partner with consultants

Some of the early-stage companies featured in MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Innovation Showcase are partnering with IT consultants.
May 30, 2019 30 May'19
Avaya lets partners deliver UC from Google Cloud

Avaya is giving partners the ability to deliver cloud UC through containers running on the Google Cloud, a cheaper and simpler deployment model.
May 29, 2019 29 May'19
Red Hat GM discusses impact of storage strategy shift

A Red Hat GM discusses the impact of a shift in storage focus from stand-alone products to OpenShift containers, hybrid cloud and hyper-convergence. He says value lies more with innovation than commoditization.
May 29, 2019 29 May'19
IBM puts an AI spin on partner lead sharing

An IBM lead-sharing tool highlights how AI is making inroads in systems that facilitate partner engagement. Launched in 2018, Smarter Cognitive Opportunity Recommendation Engine (SCORE) uses IBM ...
May 28, 2019 28 May'19
Robotic process automation vendor teams with Tech Mahindra

Service desk automation is the focus of a recently launched joint offering from digital transformation firm Tech Mahindra and robotic process automation vendor UiPath.
May 28, 2019 28 May'19
NetApp, all-flash Pure Storage miss on earnings

NetApp said 'execution challenges' cut into earnings last quarter due, in part, to changing data center buying patterns. All-flash vendor Pure Storage's losses grew to $100 million.
May 28, 2019 28 May'19
JetStream Software seeks MSP DR partners

Enterprise Networking Solutions chose JetStream backup because of its continuous replication technology, giving it an RTO/RPO edge over other products in its DR catalog.
May 24, 2019 24 May'19
Datto: Channel firms eye monthly recurring revenue expansion

Managed service providers are aspiring to greater levels of MRR and deeper vertical market expertise, according to new Datto research; other news from the week.
May 23, 2019 23 May'19
Salesforce consultants get bigger AppExchange spotlight

Changes to AppExchange will highlight consulting firms within the Salesforce partner ecosystem. Additions include a consultant finder and new analytics tools.
May 23, 2019 23 May'19
Citrix Managed Desktops offers simplified DaaS

Citrix announces its new Managed Desktops service to unburden IT administrators by helping manage the back-end infrastructure during the provisioning process.