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Consultants ramp up vertical cloud development
Changing customer needs have prompted partners such as TCS, PwC and EY to pursue industry-specific strategies around cloud computing; other IT channel news.
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How to navigate M&A; in the MSP space
MSP M&A; can feel like a chess match: Each party wants to win with little, if any, consideration for their opponent. Here are tips to approach information gathering for an M&A.;
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Financial industry cloud model gains momentum
Channel partners working with industry clouds, such as IBM's Cloud for Financial Services, can limit the work customers must do to meet application security and compliance requirements.
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Consultants see retail payment systems adapt to pandemic
A mix of consulting and integration opportunities could drive partner business, as retailers look to adopt omnichannel technologies and hybrid sales models.
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HPE acquires top-tier Azure partner RedPixie
Hewlett Packard Enterprise said its acquisition of RedPixie will round out its purchase of Cloud Technology Partners last year; other news from the week.
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Marketing pain persists amid channel sales model growth
While managed service providers continue to struggle with marketing, the list of vendors committing to the channel sales model continues to grow; more news from the week.
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Guide to building and executing an MSP business model
This managed service guide provides an overview of how to get started in the MSP business, covering the basics of building a service provider and the challenges in doing so.
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MSP partners: AWS Managed Services not a competitive threat
The launch of AWS Managed Services was met with speculation over whether the offering might encroach on channel business opportunities, but partners report the service hasn't hurt them.
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Partners cite reinforcement learning use cases, gradual uptake
Consultants view reinforcement learning as a tool for decision-making at scale and a way to solve optimization problems, but its capabilities remain a mystery for some customers.
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Consultants see retail payment systems adapt to pandemic
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Subscription models shape future of IT services providers
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VoltaGrid taps Rackspace for AI Ecosystem portal, cloud app
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The importance of building an agile and resilient infrastructure
No one knows what the future will demand. Here's how channel partners can help their clients prioritize agility and resilience in their infrastructures.
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Digital maturity laggards play catchup, consultants say
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3 tips to improve data management in the cloud
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3 basic cybersecurity measures to protect MSP businesses
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How to navigate M&A; in the MSP space
MSP M&A; can feel like a chess match: Each party wants to win with little, if any, consideration for their opponent. Here are tips to approach information gathering for an M&A.;
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Financial industry cloud model gains momentum
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SD-WAN project covers security, latency and cloud
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Mission's machine learning consulting gig boosts image
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E-Handbook | November 2018
Managed security services market beckons as SMB attacks grow
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E-Handbook | August 2018
Cloud storage resellers, MSPs take on latest storage trends
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E-Handbook | May 2018
Containerization technology market emerges for channel partners
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360 Guide | September 2017
IT industry trends: Major vendors chart new courses
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Not for resale (NFR) is a designation for products that vendors give to their channel partners for testing and educational purposes with the understanding that the channel partner will not resell those products to the end user.
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Dig into the MSP M&A; process from the acquirer's perspective
MSP mergers and acquisitions may frequent the news, but how is the value of an MSP determined, how are deals structured and what happens to the acquired company?
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A solution provider is a vendor, service provider or value-added reseller (VAR) that comprehensively handles the project needs of their client from concept to installation through support.
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Consultants ramp up vertical cloud development
Changing customer needs have prompted partners such as TCS, PwC and EY to pursue industry-specific strategies around cloud computing; other IT channel news.
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Partners bring hybrid workplace technology to market
NWN Carousel and ROI Communications are among the service providers creating offerings for customers pursuing flexible work models; more IT channel news
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Gartner forecast points to IT services pricing increase
Service providers look to offset rising employee compensation as the demand for IT skills continues to grow and utilization rates climb; other IT channel news.