MSPs and hardware technology

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November 09, 2018 09 Nov'18
ON Semiconductor distributors drive $1B in revenue

It may not be the traditional channel, but semiconductor distributors play a key role in boosting ON Semiconductor's sales in emerging markets; more news from the week.
October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18
Hardware makers discuss tariff effects at channel event

Hardware vendors aim to mitigate the effects of the Trump administration's tariffs on imported Chinese goods, using such strategies as tariff engineering.
October 11, 2018 11 Oct'18
Commvault appliance lineup expands by two

Commvault moves its HyperScale appliance platform into the enterprise with the HS3300 and into remote and branch offices with the Remote Office Appliance.
May 11, 2018 11 May'18
Lenovo partners to seek more SMB data center deals

Lenovo partners will see the vendor increase focus on SMB customers, which Lenovo said can present business problems just as complex as those belonging to larger organizations.

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Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Intune is a cloud-based enterprise mobility management tool that aims to help organizations manage the mobile devices employees use to access corporate data and applications, such as email. Continue Reading
HP Partner First Program (formerly HP PartnerOne program)

HP Partner First is a channel partner program that provides resources and benefits for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators (SIs), service providers, hosting providers, independent software vendors (ISVs), distributors and other ... Continue Reading
managed IT service

A managed IT service is an information technology (IT) task provided by a third-party contractor and delivered to a customer. Continue Reading

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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
Mobile management services offer SI, reseller opportunities

Mobile lifecycle management services offer opportunities for a range of companies, including resellers, systems integrators, outsourcers and communications service providers. Continue Reading
Web server management best practices and essential features

There are a lot of tools on the market for web-based server management. To find the best product, look for functions that automate workflows and add security. Continue Reading

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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
Managed security service provider (MSSP)

A managed security service provider (MSSP) is an IT service provider that provides an organization with some amount of cybersecurity monitoring and management, which may include virus and spam blocking, intrusion detection, firewalls and virtual ... Continue Reading
Hyper-converged technologies: A viable alternative to the cloud

Advocates for hyper-convergence envision an important place for the technology in future data centers. Learn about the expanding uses for HCI and emerging markets. 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