We posted three new discussion threads on IT Best of Breed's LinkedIn page and invite you to comment.

Here they are:

Does App Dev Hold The IoT Revenue Key for Solution Providers?

Solution providers tell CRN that they're positioning themselves for success in the lucrative Internet of Things market by bolstering their application development teams. Is app dev the way to go? Or do you have another way?

Cisco: More Layoffs From Another Vendor In 2016

Cisco is laying off up to 14,000 employees, or about 20 percent of its workforce, sources told CRN. This follows recent similar announcements from Microsoft, Intel and FireEye. How closely are you watching these developments?

Will 2017 be a pivotal year for hyper-convergence startups?

Chad Sakac, who heads VCE for EMC, is predicting “Armageddon” for startups in the crowded, fast-growing market for hyper-convergence, saying many of them will fail or will be acquired in the next year or two. Do you agree?

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