Tags : SaaSTech Data Opens StreamOne Solutions Store for Channel Partners Selling Software[January 25, 2012] Distributor offers Web-based platform to handle software sales, provisioning and billing to help VARs sell software to customers. Read More...Tags: SaaS , Cloud , software , StreamOne , Tech Data , licensing , software-as-a-service , distributorIBM to Pilot SaaS Offering for Smarter Commerce[September 21, 2011] Vendor extends initiative to capitalize on $20 billion market opportunity. Read More... Tags: SaaS , smarter commerce , Software Value Plus , IBMSaaS Revenue to Top $12 Billion, Grow 21 Percent, in 2011[July 18, 2011] Gartner projects worldwide SaaS revenue to reach $21 billion by 2015. Read More... Tags: SaaS , CRM , Gartner , revenue , cloud computingTechData Adds Platform for ISVs, Cloud Providers to Sell Software, Services to Channel Partners[July 18, 2011] New StreamOne Solutions Store hooks developers to channel partners for cloud services, software. Read More... Tags: StreamOne , Cloud , Tech Data , ISV , SaaSNew IBM SaaS Pricing and Channel Financing Options Aimed at Builders of Cloud Applications and Infrastructures[April 29, 2011] Vendor offers new monthly rental pricing for ISVs delivering SaaS applications with IBM middleware, and new financing programs for channel partners building cloud computing technical environments. Read More... Tags: Cloud , IBM , channel , SaaS , financingIBM Betting Big on Cloud Computing[April 21, 2011] IBM Betting Big on Cloud Computing Read More... Tags: IBM , SaaS , cloud computingMore SMBs Will Pay for Cloud Services in the Next Three Years, Microsoft Study Shows[March 29, 2011] Nearly 40 percent will pay for at least one cloud service by 2014 and many will be using more than three services. Most SMBs will purchase cloud services from a local service provider. Read More... Tags: SMB , cloud services , service provider , SaaS , MicrosoftKaseya to Acquire Accounting Software Developer ObjAcct[November 08, 2010] Kaseya to Acquire Accounting Software Developer ObjAcct Read More... Tags: IT management , ObjAcct , accounting , software , Kaseya , SaaSIBM Offers New Cloud Service to Speed Up, Analyze, Automate Business Processes[October 13, 2010] SaaS-based Blueworks Live combines business process with automation tools and social network features, delivered by channel partners at prices starting at $10 per user per month. Read More... Tags: cloud computing , business process management , SaaS , social networking , IBMCloud Computing Could Fuel Economic Recovery, Shore Up IT Budgets, Researchers Say[July 28, 2010] Two separate studies of IT business decision-makers points to the cloud as driver of IT savings. Confidence in cloud technology building but security concerns persist among enterprise customers. Read More... Tags: Mimecast , Savvis , SaaS , cloud computing , cloud servicesGlobal SaaS Enterprise Application Sales to Exceed $8.5 Billion in 2010[July 22, 2010] Researcher Gartner figures SaaS revenue within enterprise application software market will bump up 14 percent over 2009, based on convergence with cloud computing models and diminished security and availability concerns among business customers. Read More... Tags: application , SaaS , Gartner , cloud computing , EnterpriseDell Acquires Scalent for Data Center Virtualization[July 13, 2010] Vendor will integrate Scalent technology into its Advanced Infrastructure Manager solution. Read More... Tags: virtualization , data center , Dell , SaaS , ScalentCloud Service Sales Worldwide To Exceed $68B In 2010[June 24, 2010] Researcher says global revenue will jump 16.6 percent this year, approach $150 billion by 2014. Read More... Tags: Gartner , IT infrastructure , cloud services , SaaS , cloud computingCA Technologies Chief Says Cloud Computing, Virtualization Propel Business Transformation[May 18, 2010] Vendor unveils cloud management suite, cloud services strategy, new corporate name. Read More... Tags: IT management , cloud computing , CA Technologies , virtualization , SaaSStudy Shows Cloud Computing Catching On With Big Business[November 02, 2009] Study Shows Cloud Computing Catching On With Big Business Read More... Tags: enteprise , SaaS , cloud computingDigital Signage Storms the Channel[June 05, 2009] IT products distributor Tech Data builds out specialized business unit with several new deals. Read More... Tags: SaaS , vertical , channel , marketing , servicesVerio Program Aims to Help VARs Get New Customers[April 02, 2009] Web host's "stimulus package" seeks to strengthen ties with resellers through technical, financial assistance. Read More... Tags: Web hosting , services , marketing , SaaS , VerioBig Blue Points SaaS ISVs at Healthcare Market[March 25, 2009] SaaS developers should leverage healthcare provision in federal stimulus package, IBM tells independent software vendors. Read More... Tags: vertical , telecommunications , SaaS , IBM , ISVsMicrosoft Says Cloud Offering Will Be Price-Competitive[February 12, 2009] Executive reveals scant details of Microsoft's Azure initiative at an industry conference. Read More... Tags: Salesforce.com , cloud computing , Microsoft , SaaS , AzureManaged Services Alliance Rolls Out Advanced Designation for VARs[February 12, 2009] In an effort to protect the fast-growing managed-services business, the trade organization MSPAlliance introduces a master designation to differentiate VARs that provide a more comprehensive level of service. Read More... Tags: VARs , MSPAlliance , managed services , Microsoft , SaaSIBM Partners Aim SaaS Offerings at SMB Market[February 10, 2009] New SaaS offerings from IBM application developers are bringing cloud-enabled services to untapped vertical markets in the small-business space. Read More... Tags: SMB , SaaS , cloud computing , developer , IBMGoogle Changes Playing Field for VARs[January 15, 2009] Vendor launches a worldwide channel-partner program for Google Apps in what will be a major boost for SaaS and cloud computing. It also means new competition for Microsoft. Read More... Tags: cloud computing , channel partners , Microsoft , Google , SaaSIBM Bolsters Channel's SaaS Marketing Efforts[January 06, 2009] Vendor supports "tremendous" SaaS growth by offering partners greater marketing support to increase product awareness and sales leads. Read More... Tags: SaaS , marketing , middleware , server , IBMVARs Hit the Jackpot with Digital Signage Sales[January 05, 2009] Developer Rise Vision offers new SaaS-based digital-signage solution to channel that provides double-digit margins for channel partners. Market is poised for strong growth. Read More... Tags: developer , SaaS , Microsoft , digital signage , VARsBuilding Channel Partnerships Takes Work, Panelists Find[December 19, 2008] During a panel session at the recent ISPCON trade show in San Jose, channel partners discussed the best approaches to building successful channel programs and strategies. Read More... Tags: Google , managed services , ISP , SaaS , securityMicrosoft, HP Look to Help VARs Sell SasS[December 11, 2008] The long-time partners offer private-label hosting services and preconfigured servers to resellers. Read More... Tags: Microsoft , virtualization , SaaS , cloud computing , HPMicrosoft and Ingram Micro Join in SaaS Effort[December 02, 2008] Channel partners authorized to sell Microsoft products would have greater ability to provide SaaS solutions to midsize businesses. The idea is to build a managed services revenue stream. Read More... Tags: SaaS , SMB , Ingram , Microsoft , managed servicesBusiness Customers Set Hopes High for SaaS Providers[November 20, 2008] Attendees at a SaaS conference are warned that channel partners and vendors are being judged on their ability to deliver reliable, cost-effective SaaS implementations that go beyond traditional agreements. SaaS providers must emphasize service more than technology to be successful. Read More... Tags: Storage , SaaS , servicesCA Rolls Out Unified Service Management Solution to Channel[November 19, 2008] Unified Service Management takes center stage as CA unveils a product that makes it easier for channel partners to sell unified solutions to business users. The new offering combines seven existing products into one and adds functionality. Read More... Tags: Unified services , IT , CA , SaaSAvnet Boosts Hosted Apps with New SharePoint Offering[November 18, 2008] Cloud computing services are increased as Avnet sees demand for hosted applications such as Exchange and SharePoint growing among enterprise users. VARs could build an incremental revenue stream. Read More... Tags: SaaS , cloud computing , SharePoint , Avnet , managed services |
Solutions in a Small World (Latin America): Sealed with a KissEven in today’s Internet-dominated world, in-person business connections still make strong impressions. But face-to-face marketers must be aware of cultural disconnects, explains AMD’s Gerald Youngblood. |

