Tags : virtualizationGartner: Personal Cloud Soon to Nudge PCs from Digital Center Stage[April 09, 2012] Researcher predicts that in two years cloud services will offer business users device flexibility driven by consumer preferences, virtualization, new applications, individual clouds and mobility. Read More...Tags: mobility , virtualization , cloud computing , applications , Gartner , PCVMware Urges Channel Partners to Take Wider View of SMB Cloud Market[March 07, 2012] Vendor offers a raft of new programs, competencies, incentives aimed at rewarding channel partners for expanding market focus beyond core enterprise and commercial segments. Read More...Tags: competencies , partner enablement , incentives , VMware , certification , SMB , virtualization , channel partner , IT Partners , channel programCisco Upgrades CCNA and CCNP Security Certifications[March 06, 2012] New courses address threats related to mobility, cloud computing, virtualization and BYOD. Read More...Tags: Cisco , certification , CCNA , BYOD , mobility , CCNP , security , cloud computing , virtualizationAvnet to Supply Virtualization Sales, Technical Expertise to Microsoft Channel Partners[August 21, 2011] Distributor will assist vendors channel partners to set up and grow a virtualization practice aimed at SMB sales. Read More... Tags: channel partner , Microsoft , Avnet , virtualizationIngram to Offer Virtualization Packages for SMBs With EMC, VMware and Cisco Products[May 18, 2011] Distributor ties together EMC VNXe storage, VMware vSphere and Cisco Catalyst, Nexus switches and UCS servers into virtualization bundle. Read More... Tags: VMware , Cisco , virtualization , Ingram Micro , EMCEvolve Technologies Offers Monthly Webinar Series for SMBs[May 13, 2011] Evolve Technologies Offers Monthly Webinar Series for SMBs Read More... Tags: virtualization , cloud computing , Microsoft MVP , Evolve Technologies , webinar , Dave Sobel , SMBRES Software Taps Bonacci for Channel Chief Job[March 02, 2011] RES Software Taps Bonacci for Channel Chief Job Read More... Tags: Gene Bonacci , RES Software , Arrow ECS , virtualization , channel partnerIngram Begins Selling 3PAR Storage to Channel Partners[December 24, 2010] Distributor expands HP portfolio to include vendors recent acquisition of 3PAR for enterprise-level storage systems. Read More... Tags: 3PAR , virtualization , HP , Ingram Micro , StorageJuniper Pays $95 Million for Virtualization Security Provider Altor Networks[December 07, 2010] Acquisition adds to Junipers portfolio a hypervisor-based firewall, on-board intrusion detection, network visibility, monitoring and reporting for compliance. Read More... Tags: virtualization , data center , security , Altor Networks , JuniperSymantec Offers Single Licensing and Management Model for Physical and Virtual Environments[December 05, 2010] Symantec Offers Single Licensing and Management Model for Physical and Virtual Environments Read More... Tags: Symantec , security , antivirus , malware , virtualizationIntel Advises New End User Cloud Alliance, Details Strategic Vision[October 29, 2010] Open Data Center Alliance sports 70 businesses generating $50 billion in yearly IT spending, focuses on setting hardware and software standards for open and interoperable cloud and data center solutions. Chip maker details its cloud strategy, plans to build new cloud capabilities into Xeon processors. Read More... Tags: virtualization , cloud computing , data center , IntelIngram Micro to Carry AppSense Desktop Virtualization Solutions[October 22, 2010] Ingram Micro to Carry AppSense Desktop Virtualization Solutions Read More... Tags: Ingram Micro , desktop , AppSense , virtualizationWestcon Opens First U.S. Data Center Training Facility for Channel Partners[October 21, 2010] Center offers channel partners training, testing, simulations, demos. Debuted in Europe last month, U.S. venue first in series, features Cisco UCS equipment. Read More... Tags: Cisco , virtualization , Comstor , Westcon , data centerHP Offers Clients Private Cloud Tools, Information[August 27, 2010] New program provides self-assessment instruments, cloud boot camp, access to cloud advisors in effort to prompt private cloud adoption. Vendor to hold 20 education sessions on private cloud at VMworld 2010 conference. Read More... Tags: cloud computing , hewlett-packard , HP , virtualization , private cloudHP Bids $1.6 Billion for 3PAR, Tops Dell's Price[August 23, 2010] Offer one third higher than Dell proposed for storage vendor less than two weeks ago. Read More... Tags: virtualization , Dell , Storage , 3PAR , HPNetApp Nudges Service Providers On Enterprise-level Data Protection Cloud Solutions to SMBs[July 17, 2010] Vendor offers new professional services, resources, tools, integration with Microsoft Toolkit. Read More... Tags: data protection , Microsoft , NetApp , virtualization , StorageDell Acquires Scalent for Data Center Virtualization[July 13, 2010] Vendor will integrate Scalent technology into its Advanced Infrastructure Manager solution. Read More... Tags: virtualization , Scalent , data center , Dell , SaaSCisco's O'Callaghan: New Disty C-Series Certification Helps Resellers[July 12, 2010] Cisco's O'Callaghan: New Disty C-Series Certification Helps Resellers Read More... Tags: Avnet , Cisco , Ingram Micro , Unified Compute , virtualizationQuest Software Offers Program For Service Providers[June 26, 2010] Program geared to help members improve service to existing customers, uncover new accounts, enhance service offerings. Read More... Tags: cloud computing , virtualization , service provider , managed service , Quest SoftwareCisco To Co-Fund Business Architecture Training For Channel Partners[June 18, 2010] Vendor commits to paying 75% of certain training costs, maps Learning Partner program to technology architecture strategy, reclassifies Learning Partners. Read More... Tags: certification , Cisco , data center , training , virtualizationAvnet Launches Video Series for IT Professionals[June 17, 2010] Avnet Launches Video Series for IT Professionals Read More... Tags: CIO , green IT , Avnet , video , virtualizationIngram Offers Pay-As-You-Go VMware Virtualization, Cloud Licenses[June 07, 2010] Solution providers, MSPs in North America may purchase as many or as few VMware licenses as needed by customers. Read More... Tags: VMware , Ingram Micro , cloud computing , channel partner , virtualizationVMware Initiates New Certification Program[May 31, 2010] Program provides channel partners differentiation and path to highest level certification. Vendor also disclosed cloud computing collaboration effort with Google. Read More... Tags: channel partner , virtualization , cloud computing , VMware , certificationCA 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: CA Technologies , SaaS , cloud computing , virtualization , IT managementSMBs Want Immediate Payback From IT Solutions, Study Says[May 07, 2010] SMBs turning to virtualization, unified communications, SaaS expect quick return on investment. Read More... Tags: SMB , virtualization , unified communications , managed services , CompTIACisco, VMware Add Rewards, Marketing For Channel Partners Pushing Virtualized Data Center[May 04, 2010] Vendors pledge financial incentives, training, solution bundles, marketing assistance. Read More... Tags: channel partners , virtualization , data center , Cisco , Unified Computing SystemMicrosoft-1-800-GOT-JUNK[April 19, 2010] Founded by Brian Scudamore when he was still in university, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has evolved into a $100 million business with over 200 franchises in 3 countries. Encouraged by his success, Scudamore decided to make aggressive efforts to expand his business by increasing the number of franchises in North America. Before he did this, however, he had to make sure that he had scalable IT and server infrastructure capable of handling any level of future growth. Read More... Tags: vertical , virtualization , server , Microsoft , WindowsHitachi Data Systems-Insight Investment[April 15, 2010] When Insight conducted an analysis of their IT infrastructure in 2008 to improve operations, they determined that their storage infrastructure needed an overhaul in order for the business to be made more efficient. Read More... Tags: software , vertical , Storage , international , virtualizationIBM Says New Fifth Generation eX Systems Offer "Across The Board" Opportunities For Resellers[March 22, 2010] Vendor points to server upgrade cycle, margins, value proposition, rapid ROI. Read More... Tags: consolidation , servers , virtualization , data center , IBMAvnet Adds Business Planning Service for Channel Partners Building New Practices[March 11, 2010] Distributors SolutionsPath Advisor to aid channel partners with strategic planning, tools, resources. Read More... Tags: networking , specialization , security , Avnet , virtualization |
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