Channel markets

Converged vs. Hyperconverged Infrastructure Data Centers: A Quick Introduction

Sponsored by CapgeminiSeptember 23, 2016

What's the difference between converged infrastructure vs. hyperconverged infrastructure? Capgemini explains the server, storage & network implications.

Security Staff Acquisition & Development

MSP, CSP Pioneer David Powell Joins LogicMonitor

Joe PanettieriSeptember 23, 2016

TekLinks VP David Powell, an MSP & CSP expert, has joined LogicMonitor as GM of the infrastructure monitoring company's service provider business.

Sales and marketing

Small Businesses Must Prepare for New Overtime Rules, Thresholds

Joe PanettieriSeptember 22, 2016

New US Department of Labor Laws, effective Dec. 1, could impact IT service provider payrolls & profit margins. HTG & TruMethods are preparing members now.

Vertical markets

HIPAA Audits of VARs, MSPs: Coming In October?

Joe PanettieriSeptember 22, 2016

HIPAA compliance audits could target VARs and MSPs as soon as October -- and the IT service providers will get no notice that the audits are coming,

IT distribution

CNBC: Tech Data CEO On Avnet Technology Solutions Buyout

Joe PanettieriSeptember 21, 2016

Video: Tech Data (TECD) CEO Bob Dutkowsky discusses the $2.6 billion Avnet Technology Solutions buyout, and the data center implications for partners.

Small business

ChannelCloud’s New Twist on SMB Hybrid Cloud Servers, HaaS

Joe PanettieriSeptember 20, 2016

ChannelCloud launches CloudSmart Hybrid Server. Can CEO Kent Erickson give SMB partners the best of on-premises servers, Microsoft Azure & Office 365?

Channel partner programs

Oracle, Amazon Battle for Cloud MSPs

Joe PanettieriSeptember 19, 2016

The new Oracle Cloud MSP Program counters a similar managed services partner program from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Which public cloud will MSPs choose?