5 Companies That Had A Rough Week
For the week ending Nov. 6, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions.
News from CRN feed
HP Inc. Emboldens Partners With Clear Game Plan
Data#3 CEO Laurence Baynham was on site at HP Inc.'s kickoff in Palo Alto, Calif.
Review: GammaTech's Durabook S15AB Sports Big Display, Thin Body -- And Is Built For Abuse
This drop, shock and spill-resistant laptop from GammaTech delivers a bit of sex appeal in a rugged laptop market filled with bulky, hefty competitors.
CDW Probed By Feds In Connection With Vendor Incentives
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission requested documents from CDW on Oct. 29 pertaining to its vendor partner program incentives.
CenturyLink Considers Selling Its Data Centers: What Would That Mean To Partners?
As CenturyLink explores alternatives for its data center operations, partners says the company's value lies in the outcomes it provides -- not the physical locations it owns.
Symantec CEO: Channel 'Key Part' Of Next Phase Of Company Turnaround
As Symantec looks to reinvigorate its enterprise security business, CEO Michael Brown says a renewed focus on partners will be crucial to its ultimate success.
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week
For the week ending Nov. 6, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their 'A' game to the channel.
Channel Beat: Another Big Vendor Change On The Horizon?
In other top stories this week, Hewlett Packard Enteprise and HP Inc. officially launch. Also, Symantec looks for investments for its $6 billion from the Veritas sale.
The Best-Selling 802.11ac Routers By Brand In Q3
Check out the best-selling brands in the 802.11ac router market for the third quarter of 2015, according to the NPD Group's DistributorTrack sales database.
'MythBusters' Star Adam Savage: How To Bust Security Myths
Security is full of myths, and MythBusters TV star and scientist Adam Savage took the stage at Intel Security's FOCUS 15 in Las Vegas to help partners answer them. (From ITBestOfBreed.com)
Survey: Young Adults Unaware Of, Unprepared For Cybersecurity Careers
Looking to hire young, skilled cybersecurity professionals for your organization? You may have a tough time, based on the results of a study by defense contractor Raytheon and the National Cyber Security Alliance. (From ITBestOfBreed.com)
5 Trends System Builders Should Watch In The Industrial IoT Space
National Instruments, which focuses on industrial applications for the Internet of Things, has highlighted five trends tied to IoT and the significance of a platform-based approach for partners that are in this space. (From ITBestOfBreed.com)
What's The Right Attitude To Have To Succeed In Security?
At the recent FOCUS 15 in Las Vegas, author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell used his renowned storytelling skills to help partners understand what key leadership attributes they need to succeed in the security market. (From ITBestOfBreed.com)
Dell On Its Networking Play: It's All About Converged Infrastructure
Despite the competition from Cisco and others, Dell's Frank Vitagliano says partners are driving demand for Dell networking gear as part of a converged infrastructure conversation.
CenturyLink Channel Chief: 'We Aren't a Telco Anymore, We Are An IT Company'
Blake Wetzel, vice president of CenturyLink's Channel Alliance, discusses how the company has transformed and how the channel can work with CenturyLink in any capacity they'd like.
Juniper Potentially Going Private? Partners Say It Could Open The Door To New R&D Investments
Recent reports that Juniper hashired Goldman Sachs to explore taking the company private has some partners saying such a move could be a boon to their business.
Virtusa To Buy Majority Stake in Indian Banking Giant for $270M
Virtusa plans to purchase up to 75 percent of a $288 million banking powerhouse to expand client offerings and win more consulting and outsourcing deals.
10 Companies Symantec Could Acquire With Its $6 Billion War Chest
CRN reached out to partners and analysts to see who they think is a potential target to be acquired by Symantec. Here are 10 companies they said the vendor could (or should) buy.
Symantec CEO Gives Insight Into Acquisition Strategy On Q2 Earnings Call
Symantec will be very selective with the $6 billion in cash it will pocket from the Veritas sale, choosing targets that are 'tightly aligned' with its strategy and product road map, says CEO Michael Brown.
Samsung Takes STEP Channel Program To Wireless Enterprise Players
The next phase of the Samsung Team of Empowered Partners program targets global systems integrators in the wireless enterprise space.
