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November 19, 2021 19 Nov'21
Digital transformation projects face expansion hurdles

The pandemic accelerated cloud adoption, but staffing shortages could stall projects without the help of third-party providers; more IT channel news.
October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21
Google Cloud Next features distributed cloud, integrator moves

Google Distributed Cloud could cut data sovereignty compliance costs for partners' customers, while global integrators roll out offerings for Google Cloud.
October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21
Veeam Backup for Salesforce seeks to protect user data

Veeam's Backup for Salesforce enters a market that has become busier in the last couple of years. Its features include comparison of data and metadata.
September 24, 2021 24 Sep'21
ServiceNow partner Thirdera buys 5th company, UX/UI skills

With the acquisition of Appoxio, Thirdera expanded its UX/UI capabilities and plans to help clients improve ServiceNow workflows; other IT channel news.

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cloud ecosystem

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Why Microsoft 365, Windows 365 matter for IT services firms

Office 365, Microsoft 365 and Windows 365 differ not only in their feature sets and capabilities, but in the opportunities they afford service providers. Continue Reading
DRaaS vs. BaaS: Compare 2 data protection options

While DRaaS and BaaS can simplify data protection operations, they aren't right for all IT shops. Learn the differences between the two technologies -- and the potential risks. Continue Reading

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Education technology market seeks stability in hybrid model

Channel partners said schools now have a chance to revisit hastily created remote learning systems as they take a longer-term, enterprise view of cloud and security. Continue Reading
Cloud integration services emerge as partner opportunity

Consultants help customers unify disparate cloud systems, offering services reminiscent of 1980s vintage systems integration. They face obstacles along the way, however. Continue Reading
Accenture backs Climeworks on CO2 removal tech

The consulting firm offers software, market advice and visual design services to the carbon removal venture, which recently opened a plant in Iceland. Continue Reading

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Use colocation and cloud together

Rather than deciding between cloud or colocation, consider using both cloud and colocation. Colocation can support a hybrid cloud environment and help cut down on cloud costs. Continue Reading
Understand the 5 main benefits of hybrid cloud for businesses

Why choose between public cloud and private systems when you can have both? With hybrid cloud, enterprises can address workload requirements, business demands and budgetary needs. Continue Reading
Explore the benefits of data center as a service

For organizations that might struggle to purchase and maintain their own data centers, they can turn to DCaaS, which enables them to lease data center facilities from a provider. Continue Reading

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Digital maturity laggards play catchup, consultants say

Companies behind the curve of digital transformation can close the gap on digital business leaders, according to professional services firms. Continue Reading
3 tips to improve data management in the cloud

Many organizations face substantial challenges in collecting, storing and using data in the cloud. Here are three ways solution providers can help. Continue Reading
Multi-cloud services grow increasingly important for MSPs

As organizations expand their multi-cloud environments, they'll look to partners for support and expertise. It's time for the channel to board the multi-cloud train, experts say. Continue Reading