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March 01, 2019
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Mar'19
Splunk partners 'the growth engine' of new customer deals
Splunk partners were a major contributor to the vendor's growth in fiscal year 2019. Splunk says it aims to recruit more systems integrator partners in the year ahead.
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February 25, 2019
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Feb'19
Thoma Bravo to buy ConnectWise MSP software business
MSP software provider ConnectWise has revealed plans to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity investment firm. According to ConnectWise, the transaction is expected to close on Feb. 28. ...
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February 15, 2019
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Feb'19
Managed services model ripe for expansion: Kaseya, SolarWinds
Channel companies have an opportunity to broaden their managed services offerings, according to new studies from Kaseya and SolarWinds; more news from the week.
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February 08, 2019
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Feb'19
Kaseya CEO reveals 2019 acquisition plans for IT Complete
Kaseya's acquisition strategy for its IT Complete platform remains a work in progress, with security, endpoint management and more on its 2019 shopping list.
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network convergence
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Unified communications market sees demand for customized offerings
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Lack of agility with Windows Server licenses hamstrings cloud hopes
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Boost end-user productivity in 2019 with these insights
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Unconventional rivals to challenge IT channel companies
Channel companies in 2019 may find themselves weighing the merits of ISV partnerships versus the possibility of developing their own software lines of business. Continue Reading
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How the Microsoft Open Data Initiative may benefit partners
Partners responded optimistically to the Open Data Initiative from Microsoft, citing potential opportunities to help customers derive greater value from their data. Continue Reading
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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
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Microsoft Azure migration: Accenture team supports Carlsberg
A more agile infrastructure was among the benefits of an Azure migration at brewer Carlsberg Group. An Accenture-led team assisted with the cloud transition. Continue Reading
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Filter and query Windows event logs with PowerShell
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Choosing the best OS: Linux server vs. Windows Server
When determining the best server OS for a data center, you have Windows Server and multiple Linux options. For both, you'll want to look at vendor support, cost and functionality. Continue Reading
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Top 25 list of Windows PowerShell commands for administrators
Getting started with PowerShell or just need a quick refresher? This tip lists the most common PowerShell commands, with details on when to use them. Continue Reading
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Ransomware prevention strategies for Windows Server admins
One ransomware infection can lock up critical data and disrupt the business, but these tips can help boost your data center's defenses. Continue Reading