Traditional and emerging business partner models

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June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21
IT consultants go for green cloud computing

Sustainability and green cloud computing have gained a higher profile in recent months, leading consultancies like Accenture and ThoughtWorks to pursue new services; other news.
June 04, 2021 04 Jun'21
Deloitte backs Teradata Vantage as integrator

Under the expanded partnership, Deloitte will integrate Teradata Vantage as-a-service platform deployments with cloud-native services; other IT channel news.
May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Digital transformation service providers expect growth

In light of rosy IT spending forecasts, forward-thinking IT services firms are making moves to capture a spike in business; other IT channel news.
May 06, 2021 06 May'21
AWS Marketplace, partners get new leadership

AWS Marketplace's newly appointed general manager plans to broaden the digital catalog's offerings and focus on governance.

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cloud service provider (cloud provider)

A cloud service provider, or CSP, is a company that offers some component of cloud computing -- typically, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS) or platform as a service (PaaS). Continue Reading
3 steps to blazing a trail to a better partner experience

A strong vendor-channel partnership is essential to sustained business success in IT, and channel partners have the leverage. Here are the essential steps to creating it. Continue Reading
service-level agreement (SLA)

A service-level agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service provider and its customers that documents what services the provider will furnish and defines the service standards the provider is obligated to meet. Continue Reading

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What channel partners should know about modern CIOs

CIOs' traditional roles have evolved into a much more complex set of responsibilities. Learn about this key customer. Continue Reading
Top 5 IT services trends for technology, service providers

As businesses embrace digital services, technology and service providers must align with five market-changing trends, according to Gartner analyst Twiggy Lo. Continue Reading
Accenture Cloud First exec cites C-suite engagement

In this Q&A, Accenture Cloud First lead Karthik Narain reflects on the business group's first months of operations and the growing C-suite interest in cloud computing. Continue Reading

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Use an outcome-based relationship model to manage IT vendors

Company IT leaders shouldn't need to spend their time micromanaging IT vendors, which is where implementing an outcome-based relationship model comes into play. Continue Reading
Tips for executing an SAP S/4HANA brownfield implementation

Executing an ECC-to-S/4HANA brownfield migration involves tools such as SAP's Maintenance Planner and Software Update Manager. Read on for insight into brownfield conversions. Continue Reading
Need for data management frameworks opens channel opportunities

Organizations with weak data management policies provide partners with opportunities to offer support. Insight Enterprises explains how it helps clients get a handle on their data. 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
Accenture cloud computing paves way for integration plan

Penelope Prett, CIO at Accenture, aims to provide employees a holistic user experience, taking advantage of cloud computing to integrate various technology tools. Continue Reading
Remote workforce management strategies for MSPs

Channel partners have been rethinking employee productivity, collaboration and skills development. Learn how Ensono, SADA Systems and AllCloud have adjusted their approaches. Continue Reading