APC To Unveil New Channel Org That Gives Hardware R&D To Global Chief
APC is moving its channel hardware R&D to its new global channel organization as a way to bring customer and channel requirements closer to the design engineers.
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Intel's 'Hottest' Business Segments For 2015
Intel's Todd Garrigues maps out the company's heaviest-hitting verticals for this year.
Cisco's Rob Lloyd On How HP 'Starved' Innovation, Mega Deals And $125M IoE Strategy
Cisco's president of Sales and Development discussed a variety of topics at the 2015 Cisco Partner Summit in Montreal.
Insight CEO Talks Tepid Server 2003 Upgrade Demand, Microsoft's Education Push and More
Insight CEO Ken Lamneck spoke with CRN about the lagging refresh activity for Server 2003, Microsoft's challenge to Google in the education device space and the company's continued hiring spree.
Ixia's Cornmesser On Channel Growth: 'We're Not Taking Our Foot Off The Pedal'
A revamped Xcelerate channel program will now allow Ixia partners to sell across the entire portfolio of solutions, including virtualization, security and performance.
PlumChoice: The Internet Of Services Is More Important Than The Internet Of Things
IoT services and solution provider PlumChoice talks to CRNtv about where the real opportunities for revenue and growth are in the connected world.
Security Threats Imminent For Customers Refusing To Migrate Off Windows Server 2003
A recent study shows 30 percent of enterprises plan to stay on Server 2003 after Microsoft ends support for the operating system, but that opens them up to a bevy of security risks, experts warn.
The Inside Story Of How APC Lost A Channel Champions Crown And Regained Its Channel Mojo
Call it a moment of channel truth: APC began to rethink its approach to the channel with the goal of not only taking back the crown, but ensuring that partners were winners as well.
30-Plus Notable IT Executive Moves: April 2015
April saw the addition of new leadership at Lenovo, the departure of a top channel exec from Microsoft, a series of shuffles at Citrix and more.
Wait, What? New Report Claims Microsoft Actually Isn't Considering Salesforce Bid
In the latest twist to a saga that began in late April, Reuters reports that Microsoft thinks Salesforce, at its current valuation, is too expensive to even make a bid.
5 Companies That Had A Rough Week
For the week ending May 8, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions.
CRN Exclusive: Top AWS Partner Day1 Acquires Data Analytics Shop
Elite Amazon Web Services channel partner Day1 Solutions has acquired a big data consulting firm to strengthen its higher-education, health-care, and oil and gas practices.
Intel To Partners: Help Us Harvest Opportunities To Drive Product Revenue
Intel partners hope to tap into Intel's new cutting-edge technologies with innovative solutions for specific vertical markets.
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week
For the week ending May 8, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their 'A' game to the channel.
Startup SecurityDo, Founded By Former McAfee Execs, Uses Big Data To Combat Sophisticated Attacks
SecurityDo, a scrappy startup that got to the finals of the RSA Innovation Sandbox Contest last month, sets sights on managed service providers with big-data-infused security technology.
Gigamon CEO Talks Sales Success, Competition
Gigamon CEO Paul Hooper tells CRN about how the company plans to beat competitors like Big Switch Networks and Ixia as well as their record breaking sales.Via itbestofbreed.com
SAP Readies Major Upgrade To Its PartnerEdge Channel Program
Updated program, slated for a third-quarter debut, will include a list of channel-only products -- a first for the company.
Carbonite's New CEO Plots Future After Rejecting Acquisition Proposal
Carbonite's new CEO talks to CRN about his move to join Carbonite, Carbonite's SMB focus, its role in the market as a cloud data-protection service provider and its decision to spurn the J2 Global acquisition proposal.
Channel Beat: Meet Chambers' Successor At Cisco
In other top stories this week, Microsoft may be bidding to acquire Salesforce.com. Also, Fortinet debuts a revamped partner program.
Microsoft Office 2016 Preview: 10 New Features That Will Turn Partners' Heads
Take a tour of Microsoft Office 2016's latest preview release, chock-full of new productivity features and IT admin tools.
