Software for managed service providers
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March 02, 2018
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Mar'18
Splunk partners swell under channel program framework
Big data player Splunk launched new benefits and streamlined requirements for its fast-growing partner ecosystem; other channel news from the week.
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January 31, 2018
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Jan'18
Software development skills in demand, spurring channel business
With DevOps and Agile software development skills in demand, channel companies are responding with assessment, training and even staffing services for their clients.
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January 26, 2018
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Jan'18
Couchbase PartnerEngage: NoSQL vendor seeks channel growth
Channel companies have an opportunity to wrap services around NoSQL database technology projects, as Couchbase PartnerEngage debuts; more news from the week.
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March 14, 2017
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Mar'17
Microsoft plugs zero-day SMB vulnerability on March Patch Tuesday
After Microsoft skipped February Patch Tuesday, it released 17 updates in March, including a long-awaited patch for a zero-day Server Message Block vulnerability.
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Test your knowledge of Windows security features
How much do you know about securing Active Directory and Microsoft Azure? This quiz will test your knowledge of the best tools to protect Windows. Continue Reading
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Channel partners pursue healthcare data management opportunities
As healthcare organizations continue to amass stores of electronic information, an opportunity has emerged for service providers to host and manage the data repositories. Continue Reading
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VAR guide: Wireshark, the open source network monitoring tool
Your customers rely on you to monitor their networks to keep them safe and efficient. This VAR guide with Richard Bejtlich outlines the importance of Wireshark, the open source network monitoring tool, and why networking service providers that offer... Continue Reading
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ERP-EDI integration: Partners rely on speed, flexibility
BAASS Business Solutions is partnering with trading partner connectivity specialist TrueCommerce to support customers who need core ERP-EDI integration. Continue Reading
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Database DevOps: Channel partners land implementation projects
Datical and Redgate Software, vendors in the database DevOps space, are teaming with systems integration and consulting partners to help customers deploy the technology. Continue Reading
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IT channel explores finer points of DevOps consulting
DevOps challenges are creating demand for IT consultancies such as Nebulaworks and Entisys, which both cite cultural changes as a significant customer pain point. Continue Reading
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Ways to adapt to Microsoft patching changes
Microsoft's switch to rollup patching makes it imperative for administrators to streamline the update process for Windows Server systems. Continue Reading
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Microsoft pushes pause on February Patch Tuesday
Despite a known zero-day flaw, Microsoft delays February's security bulletins for an unspecified reason. Continue Reading
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Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c R5 focuses on the hybrid cloud
Release 5 of Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c adds new features for managing hybrid cloud environments. Oracle hopes OEM 12c R5 will help interest large companies in using the cloud. Continue Reading
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Better enterprise information architecture gives new life to OLTP
Now that enterprises collect tons of data, they're using online transaction processing, data warehousing and data virtualization to make sense of it. Continue Reading
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Online poker tracker finds MySQL compression to be an ace in the hole
SharkScope's online poker database was growing faster than it could handle, causing concerns that the massive growth would slow customer wait times. Continue Reading
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Six SQL Server management tools you can't live without
Expert Ashish Kumar Mehta lists six important SQL Server management tools, including BIDS, SSMS and SSDT. Continue Reading