IT Monitoring, Analytics Become One
When it comes to remote monitoring and management (RMM), the worlds of IT monitoring and analytics are converging. Just ask Numerify & ServiceNow.
Big Data, Hadoop MSPs Show Progress
Managed services providers (MSPs) like Cloudwick and Think Big are driving support services for Hadoop, big data and analytics customers.
IBM Partners: Don’t Panic
Amid more bad earnings from IBM, CEO Ginni Rometty could be running out of time. No need for partners to panic. Instead, they should focus here…
Midmarket IT Spending: 4 Areas Deliver Big Returns
When midmarket companies effectively invest in big data, cloud, mobility and security, the upside benefits are clear, a new study suggests.
Cisco Global Channel Chief: The First 90 Days
Wendy Bahr’s take on the changing IT landscape; immediate Cisco partner opportunities across software, security and services; and the need to simplify.
Line Between Help Desks, Analytics Disappearing
Analytics and machine learning systems are set to transform help desks, NOCs (network operation centers) and IT management. Just ask Zendesk and BIME.
5 Channel Observations: 8 Oct 2015
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Today’s channel partner updates involve Dell-EMC M&A talk; white label NOCs for Amazon cloud; Android creator’s next move; & value-added SaaS distribution.
MapR Hires Oracle Veteran for Big Data, Channel Push
MapR’s new president and COO — Oracle veteran Matt Mills — will drive the company’s big data Hadoop sales. A key route to market: IT channel partners.
5 Channel Observations: 5 Oct 2015
Today’s channel partner update involves Amazon AWS re:Invent 2015; AVG & Tigerpaw Getting Cozy; Google’s IoT move; Cisco’s CEO in the spotlight & more.
A Big Data Scorecard for Channel Partners?
How can channel partners measure their big data readiness? Check out Hortonworks’ Big Data Scorecard — and wrap your arms around basic analytics.
