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June 03, 2020 03 Jun'20
AWS Marketplace update eases SaaS contract changes

Customers who buy software from ISVs through AWS Marketplace now have an easier way to update contract terms during the span of an existing agreement. The feature should help customers manage contract sprawl, analysts say.
May 15, 2020 15 May'20
Gartner forecasts near 20% growth for public cloud services

Gartner's latest research predicts an uptick in cloud spending, spurred by demand for public cloud services and cloud-based communications; more channel news from the week.
May 07, 2020 07 May'20
IBM PartnerWorld program reshaped for modern partnerships

IBM redesigned its channel program to better suit partners' increasingly multipronged business models. Partners can now engage IBM in Sell, Build and Service tracks.
April 24, 2020 24 Apr'20
Cloud services market heats up during pandemic

The cloud services market remains active amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as Accenture, CentriLogic, SADA Systems and J2 Global build out their businesses; more news from the week.

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Digital transformation projects pick up pace under pressure

IT service providers see accelerating demand for cloud, data analytics, AI and automation as organizations face the challenge of retooling their operations as the economy reopens. Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud ecosystem enables digital transformation

The digital economy has led to a dramatic increase in not just cloud adoption but on-premises data and workloads. Hybrid clouds seamlessly move applications and data between them. Continue Reading
Consider Office 365 MFA to thwart attacks

More remote users are working on their own equipment, which opens an organization to a hack attempt. Office 365 customers can use multifactor authentication to lower this risk. Continue Reading

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Channel partners' cloud opportunities see a boost

Cloud usage spiked In the first phase of pandemic as organizations rushed to retool operations. Going forward, partners should expect an uptick in cloud opportunities. Continue Reading
Steer clear of trouble while following the Office 365 roadmap

There are literally hundreds of changes coming to the collaboration platform that affect email and other services. Here's what IT can do to help ease the transition for end users. Continue Reading
OST helps grill maker migrate connected products

Traeger Grills asked a managed service provider to migrate its IoT-enabled grillers to a new cloud platform. The four-month transition has Traeger cooking with AWS. Continue Reading

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Partners donate technology, services to pandemic relief

IT services companies are contributing a mix of advice and cloud offerings to help research groups and other organizations battling the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
FedRAMP authorization and the quest for a better process

Service providers and consultancies are among the organizations attempting to build a better way to get cloud-authorized under the government's FedRAMP program. Continue Reading
How to lock down rising Office 365 costs

Avoid springing a money leak in your Office 365 tenant by keeping closer tabs on several areas and following more frugal practices. Continue Reading