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September 06, 2019 06 Sep'19
Digital transformation projects hit cultural, tech snags

Digital transformation projects are encountering organizational and technology hurdles that may open consulting opportunities for channel partners.
May 03, 2019 03 May'19
How Dell Technologies partners can align with VMware strategy

Dell Technologies partners have what they need to facilitate customers' digital transformation journeys, according to VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger. At the Dell Technologies Global Partner Summit, held ...
April 26, 2019 26 Apr'19
Hitachi Vantara storage and data protection at your service

Customers that opt for service-based consumption have Hitachi Vantara's storage hardware installed in their data center, and the vendor handles management and backup.
April 04, 2019 04 Apr'19
Single board computing distributor OKdo debuts

Electrocomponents has launched OKdo, a global electronics distributor that focuses on single board computing and IoT products.

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channel partner portal

A channel partner portal is a web-based application that provides a vendor's established partners (usually distributors, resellers, service providers or other strategic partners) with access to deal registration, marketing resources, pricing and ... 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
monthly recurring revenue (MRR)

Monthly recurring revenue (MRR) is income a company can reliably anticipate every 30 days and one of the key metrics for channel partner companies. Continue Reading

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Mobile device management vs. mobile application management

Mobile device management and mobile application management do different things but also overlap. Knowing their differences is important. Continue Reading
9 ERP use cases to consider before buying an ERP system

Choosing the right ERP system requires considering a dizzying array of factors from company size to business goals. Here are nine use cases that can help simplify your research. Continue Reading
How to find the best server virtualization management software

Choosing the right server virtualization management software is critical to meeting your organization's current and future needs. Continue Reading

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managed service provider (MSP)

A managed service provider (MSP) is a third-party company that remotely manages a customer's information technology (IT) infrastructure and end-user systems. Continue Reading
11 tips to improve Windows 10 performance

With a few minor tweaks, such as maximizing RAM, disabling visual effects and getting rid of unnecessary services, you can increase Windows 10 performance. Continue Reading
Your guide to avoiding server rack setup issues

Not all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs. Continue Reading

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How to rank enterprise network security vulnerabilities

Risk management programs yield massive data on network security vulnerabilities. Infosec pros must rank risks to prioritize remediation efforts. Continue Reading
Avoid colocation and cloud noisy neighbor issues

In any multi-tenant IT environment, noisy neighbors can be an issue. Here's a closer look at how the challenges differ in the public cloud versus colocation. Continue Reading
Healthcare IoT security risks and what to do about them

Healthcare IT and security administrators must understand the evolving challenges of protecting healthcare IoT devices and data to keep patients safe. Continue Reading