How Do You Supercharge IBM's Software-Defined Storage Business? Ask Watson
IBM rolls out the first in a series of new software-defined storage offerings that will leverage 'Jeopardy'-winning Watson supercomputer technology.
IBM News From CRN
Perficient Acquires IBM Division Of Trifecta Technologies For $13.7 Million
In its third acquisition of the year, solution provider and top IBM partner Perficient has acquired the IBM Smarter Commerce division of Trifecta Technologies for $13.7 million.
What's The Right Role For Distributors?
Channel chiefs discuss how distributors affect their business. This roundtable features Cindy Bates of Microsoft, Frank Rauch of VMware, Tami Duncan of IBM, Frank Vitagliano of Dell, Edison Peres of Cisco and HP's Jesse Chavez.
How To: Transition To A Reoccuring Revenue Model
Channel chiefs discuss the move to reoccuring revenue models their partners are making.
Watch: Channel Chiefs On Partner Health
Top channel executive talk about how 'healthy' their partners' businesses are right now.
IBM Teams With Partners On New Cloud Marketplace
IBM announces Cloud Marketplace, a hub for IBM and channel partners to consolidate cloud services under one roof.
IBM Unveils Brawny New Power8 Servers, Says Third Parties Are Building On Power Chips
IBM rolls out its first five servers running its new Power8 processor and talks about the expansion of the OpenPOWER industry consortium that aims to promote Power chips everywhere.
Channel Chief Roundtable: Partner Profitability, Valuations Soaring
During a recent CRN roundtable, channel chiefs from the top vendors in the IT industry discuss why profit margins and valuations are increasing in the channel.
Channel Beat: IBM Sees Big Losses In Hardware Sales
Other top stories include Samsung's Tizen launch and a mandatory Windows 8.1 Upgrade.
IBM Steps Up Investment In SoftLayer Cloud Partners
IBM says it will boost margins on monthly recurring sales, dedicate more money to co-marketing funds, and expand training opportunities for partners.
IBM Sings Hardware Blues With Q1 Profit Slip
First-quarter revenue for IBM fell 3.9 percent from a year earlier to $22.5 billion, with sales continuing to fall in its hardware unit.
