Why Some Solution Providers Are Cautious About Windows 10
CRN speaks with a number of solution providers who say they're waiting until they know the operating system waters are safe before they roll out Windows 10 to their customers.
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From Foes to Friends: 6 Comparisons Between Cisco CEOs Chambers And Robbins
As Chuck Robbins prepares to succeed John Chambers as Cisco's CEO on July 26, CRN looks at some of the similarities (and differences) between the two leaders.
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Firm Scale Computing Gets $18M Funding
Scale Computing said it will use the funds to expand its channel and international business while preparing to add enterprise capabilities like storage tiering.
Experts: Car Hacking Incident Shows Growing Attack Surface, Need To Build In Security
Security experts said the incident highlights the need for more emphasis on developing new technologies with a security-first mindset.
Qualcomm Ponders Restructuring Amid Changing Smartphone Market Dynamics
Qualcomm is considering restructuring its operations and is aiming to slash up to 15 percent of its full-time employees in order to stay at the forefront of an increasingly competitive mobile chip industry.
5 Companies That Had A Rough Week
For the week ending July 24, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions.
Windows 10: Channel Chimes In With Pros, Cons Of OS
The Windows 10 is glass is half full for some partners, half empty for others. Here's what some in the channel feel are the pros and cons regarding Microsoft’s Windows 10 OS.
Cumulus Global, A Google Apps Reseller Pioneer, Adds Microsoft Office 365 To Cloud Portfolio
Cumulus Global CEO Allen Falcon says the improvements Microsoft has made around Office 365 has him eyeing broader opportunities for his company by having both Microsoft and Google in its portfolio.
Exabeam Prepares For Series B Funding Round, Looks To Recruit Security-Focused Channel Partners
As Exabeam prepares to announce an upcoming Series B funding round, company executives said the security startup plans to invest heavily in expanding its channel program.
IBM: Partnerships Are Necessary For Success In Big Data
IBM Senior Vice President Robert Picciano explains why the company has partnered with Apple, Twitter, Box and the Weather Co. in analytics.
Unisys Stock In Free Fall As Losses Mount, Outlook Worsens
A weak sales outlook and costs associated with a $300 million restructuring plan weighed on stock prices after second-quarter results were revealed.
Cisco Confirms Closing Of Invicta Storage Business
Cisco Friday confirmed an earlier CRN report that it is closing its Invicta storage business, a business troubled by product delays and cancellations since Cisco acquired it in 2013.
VCE Execs: We're The 'Go-To' Vendor In Converged Infrastructure
VCE is winning deals against a number of legacy vendors, and some of its top partners are doubling their business annually, company executives tell CRN.
Rackspace CSO: Work Together To Overcome Cloud Security Uncertainty
Take a look at what Rackspace Chief Security Officer Brian Kelly had to say about how cloud providers can help customers overcome their fear of the cloud. Via itbestofbreed.com
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week
For the week ending July 24, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their 'A' game to the channel.
9 Acquisition Rumors: What Might Have Been, And What Still May Be
Here's a look back at nine recent acquisition rumblings that raised some high-tech eyebrows. Some didn't pan out, but some may still have some life in them yet.
Channel Beat: AWS Profit Jumps 407 Percent In One Year
In other top stories this week, iPhone sales boosted Apple's earnings. Also, rumors swirl that Cisco will dump its Invicta business.
Intel, Rackspace Team To Drive OpenStack Innovation
The companies are assembling a team to mature the open-source IaaS code, and not developing another distribution. The project aims to make it easier for solution providers and their customers to consume OpenStack.
AWS Once Again The Star Of Amazon Earnings Call
The cloud business surged in both revenue and profits in Q2, driving Amazon shares to record high.
Cisco Is Laying Off Nearly Everyone At Its Invicta Storage Business, Sources Say
Cisco appears to be finally giving up on its troubled Invicta storage business, leaving open the question 'What next?'
