MSPs and hardware technology

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September 27, 2019 27 Sep'19
NWN debuts solution-as-a-service line to capture top trends

Managed service provider NWN is honing in on five fast-growing markets with the launch of a solutions-as-a-service portfolio, and other channel news from the week.
September 04, 2019 04 Sep'19
Insight-PCM deal opens integration, service opportunities

Insight CEO Ken Lamneck says the newly closed PCM purchase will augment the combined company's managed service offerings, add scale to its product business and boost efficiency.
May 03, 2019 03 May'19
How Dell Unified Workspace benefits channel partners

Dell Technologies partners may be able to pursue consulting work instead of assembling IT components in light of the vendor's Unified Workspace offering; more news from the week.
January 18, 2019 18 Jan'19
DXC, Citrix partner on Saab digital workspace platform

A digital workspace platform at Saab combines components from DXC, a global systems integrator, and Citrix, which sees opportunities beyond virtualization; more news from the week.

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PDU-UPS evolves slowly, offers partners modularity

Data center power infrastructure may not be the epicenter of IT innovation, but channel partners see vendors providing modularity, customization options and redundancy features. Continue Reading
hardware-as-a-service (in managed services)

Hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) is a procurement model that is similar to leasing or licensing in which hardware that belongs to a managed service provider (MSP) is installed at a customer's site and a service level agreement (SLA) defines the ... Continue Reading
Mainframe technology investments spur channel opportunities

Mainframe systems provide a potential target for modernization initiatives, as well as an area of focus for channel partners with the right skills. Continue Reading

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Data center infrastructure spending gets AI boost

IT solutions providers are finding a role in helping clients create the artificial intelligence infrastructure they need to handle emerging technology requirements. Continue Reading
Colo vendors, MSPs explore new data center cooling methods

Unconventional cooling methods, such as evaporative cooling and data center liquid cooling, provide alternatives to traditional computer room air conditioning systems. Continue Reading
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 laptop slims down, but it's no tablet

Despite Dell's best efforts, including combining CPU and GPU in a single processor to make the device smaller, the XPS 15 2-in-1 still falls short as a tablet. Continue Reading

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Grant Thornton LLP taps Rightpoint for digital workspace

Grant Thornton LLP, a professional services firm, got an assist from Rightpoint on a digital workspace project that breathed new life into an aging intranet system. Continue Reading
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
Device as a service set to expand for channel partners

The device-as-a-service market is poised for growth as customers look to trim Capex, but channel partners may need to recast themselves if they want to serve as a DaaS provider. Continue Reading

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Selling Windows 8 and Windows Metro UI to customers

Your customers are likely reticent to upgrade to Windows 8 and the Windows Metro UI. Get guidance for talking them past their reluctance. Continue Reading
The risk of using Windows kernel-mode drivers in systems management

Windows kernel-mode drivers can pose risks if used in IT efficiency systems management tools. Continue Reading
Tips to explain Windows 8 upgrade rationale to customers

Expert advice for VARs looking to explain Windows 8 upgrade options to customers and combat objections to the new Windows OS. Continue Reading