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Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust
Partner Programmes

Comparison tables from vendors - fostering doubt and distrust

Vendor comparison tables erode trust by presenting biased views favouring their own products. An open approach could foster credibility.

By Hank Barnes • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations
Workplace

Digital workplace vendors work best with revolutionary organisations

Digital workplace tech vendors thrive with forward-thinking firms, but must navigate longer sales cycles and cultural hurdles to succeed.

By Craig Roth • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Interaction data key to improving university student success
Data Analytics

Interaction data key to improving university student success

The burning question remains as a new academic year dawns – how can universities make engagement more meaningful and improve student outcomes?.

By Jon Baldwin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?
Microsoft

Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence: IBM and Microsoft CEOs talk about 'new collar' jobs

IBM CEO Ginni Rometty and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the impact of AI on jobs at the World Economic Forum.

By Richard Edwards • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise
Network Infrastructure

CommScope's predictions for 2017 trends in the enterprise

With changes and uncertainty in the global landscape, 2017 could be the year of massive change as businesses loosen their purse strings and invest.

By Gavin Milton-White • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
How wearable technology is expanding beyond fitness
Health Technologies

How wearable technology is expanding beyond fitness

Wearable tech leaps beyond the gym, dazzling at CES with smart attire for fashionistas, game-changing gadgets for parents and innovative health aids.

By Rishi Kaul • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security
Malware

Indirect damage: Why service providers should care about customer security

Offering reliable security solutions from a respected security vendor can be the difference that helps MSPs and ISPs build their brand.

By Ondrej Kuboič • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Establishing your own identity in ecosystems
Partner Programmes

Establishing your own identity in ecosystems

The biggest risk in technology ecosystems is losing your identity. Being clear on your value and role is essential for growth.

By Hank Barnes • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Cloud services to watch in 2017
DevOps

Cloud services to watch in 2017

Cloud computing has allowed for rapid innovation in the industry, with over 1,000 new features introduced by AWS in 2016 alone.

By Ryan Mallory • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Four tips for building a successful managed service provider
Software-as-a-Service

Four tips for building a successful managed service provider

As demand for managed services and competition increases, how can you ensure your MSP business reaps the benefits of this expanding market?.

By James Bergl • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Ericsson & Nokia aim to reach beyond their CSP customer base
Ericsson

Ericsson & Nokia aim to reach beyond their CSP customer base

Ericsson and Nokia pivot to diversify, eyeing new markets beyond core CSP clientele amidst declining telecom investments.

By Daryl Schoolar • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Why service providers should care about customer security
Partner Programmes

Why service providers should care about customer security

Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.

By Ondrej Kubovic • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
How to build a recurring revenue business
Resellers

How to build a recurring revenue business

Unlock the potential of recurring revenue to transform your reseller business, with simple, effective strategies for steady growth.

By Greg Wyman • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
AWS reinvents its portfolio to capture greater IoT business
Hyperscale

AWS reinvents its portfolio to capture greater IoT business

AWS is reinventing its Internet of Things (IoT) suite and addressing numerous shortcomings, with a one-year anniversary build-out of a suite of IoT.

By John Spooner • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Dell Technologies bets on growing demand for hybrid and multicloud solutions
Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies bets on growing demand for hybrid and multicloud solutions

Reporting financial results for the first time since merging Dell and EMC assets, Dell Technologies highlights its infrastructure-centric goals.

By Molly Gallaher Boddy • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Using education to accelerate the journey into next-generation technology
Partner Programmes

Using education to accelerate the journey into next-generation technology

Avnet ramps up tech fluency with targeted Education Services, bridging the skills gap for a future-proof workforce in Asia Pacific.

By Michael Costigan • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Big boost in sales gives smart home vendors a very Merry Christmas
Smart Home

Big boost in sales gives smart home vendors a very Merry Christmas

In the run-up to Christmas season, several vendors in the smart home market took advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday's shopping frenzy.

By Mariana Zamoszczyk • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
What it takes to target new buyers of IT
Partner Programmes

What it takes to target new buyers of IT

IT providers face a daunting task as buying power shifts beyond IT departments, with new buyers dictating tech purchases, Gartner reveals.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016