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Why Alpha NetSolutions Always Has An On-Deck Vendor Ready To Roll

Timothy Shea, CEO of Alpha NetSolutions, one of the top MSPs in the country, has some best-of-breed advice in light of all the market-shaking deals reshaping the partner landscape: always have an on-deck vendor alternative to avoid the disruption that can come with acquisitions or changes in strategy and management.

Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Cloud Computing

When tackling any IT challenge, evaluating the pros and cons of different technology options is often one of the first steps. Read on to learn about navigating cloud computing risks and opportunities, including the direct effects it can have on a business. In addition, find out how the integration of Big Data and cloud computing benefits each level of business.

Creating a Motivating Sales Compensation Model to Drive Recurring Revenue

Creating the right sales compensation model that is fair and fosters the right behavior within a sales organization is not easy. Organizations struggle with finding the right balance for their team while serving the corporate objectives of the organization.

Mega Mentor: The power to get the most from others

As I mentioned in my previous blogs about our trip to Chicago this year for Cisco Marketing Velocity, we have some excellent superheroes of our own here at Cisco. I am thrilled to work with team members every day that embody many of these superhero traits, and as a marketing executive, it is thrilling to see folks on my team taking on the role of Mega Mentor.

Reach Into the Cloud for Recurring Service Revenues

While all SMB customers experience similar IT challenges, not all are willing or ready to embrace a proactive and managed approach to IT services. The reasons why are illustrated best by the classic IT Maturity Model, which segments the SMB market into five customer types based on how they value and buy IT services. These segments include break-fix, responsive, proactive, managed and utility.

Smart Security for Today's Smart Homes: Don't Let Attackers Spoil your Holiday

With the holiday season around the corner, thoughts turn to a warm home brightened up by the twinkle of seasonal decorations. It’s always tempting to opt for the high-tech solution and control your festive lights with one of the growing number of home automation devices available. However, Symantec has found that some of these devices contain security flaws that could allow attackers to gain access to your home network.

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