Talking to your customers about business in the Cognitive Era

Submitted by IBM Channel on May 12, 2016, 11:03 am EDT

Recently in an interview with Fortune, IBM Chairman, President and CEO Ginni Rometty said that a new technological era is upon us, one that marries digital business with digital intelligence. She referred to it as cognitive business.

VMware on IBM Cloud = the easiest solution you’ll ever sell

Submitted by IBM Channel on May 12, 2016, 11:02 am EDT

At InterConnect 2016, IBM announced a global strategic partnership with VMware. This unique partnership brings two industry giants together to deliver the next generation of hybrid cloud computing solutions.

3 Ways VARs Can Find Certified Cloud Technicians

Submitted by Work Market Channel on May 11, 2016, 5:00 pm EDT

Today’s IT service landscape is more competitive than ever. As top channel partners scramble to set themselves apart, they’re offering new and expanded services. This can mean building an on-demand workforce of independent contractors with expertise in everything from infrastructure to communications.

5 Things Partners Need To Know About Ransomware

Submitted by Sarah Kuranda on May 10, 2016, 9:33 am EDT

Facing Down The Growing Threat

Ransomware has been gaining steam in recent months, and companies are just starting to become aware of the threat it poses to their businesses, Stephen Cobb, senior security researcher at San Diego-based Internet security vendor ESET, said.

Lesson For Solution Providers: Look Beyond Technology To Innovate

Submitted by Rick Saia on May 2, 2016, 11:21 am EDT

Midmarket CIOs may deal with technology every day, but when it comes to being creative and innovative to help push their companies forward, technology is merely an enabler, an entrepreneur and evangelist for innovation told some of those leaders Sunday.

How IoT and Security Play Out in a Businesses Environment

Submitted by Bitdefender Channel on May 2, 2016, 10:38 am EDT

The Internet of Things and quantified-self movements have led to an explosion of interesting gadgets for consumers and households, and we've detailed the types of IoT vulnerabilities and attacks in smart homes in our latest research paper.

Life in the Drive-Through Lane Just Got Smarter

Submitted by Samsung Channel on May 2, 2016, 10:21 am EDT

Samsung SMART Signage with Nu-Way enclosures are the ticket to delivering unparalleled value and satisfaction to quick service restaurants.

MSPs: Learn How to Boost Cloud Services Revenue by 50 percent in 1 Year

Submitted by Tracy Staniland on May 2, 2016, 9:55 am EDT

Cloud continues to be the focal point as Strategic Solution Providers (SSPs) focus on how to leverage Azure, Microsoft Office 365 and AWS to propel their services.

Blog Roundup: The Case For Convergence

Submitted by Rick Saia on April 28, 2016, 1:19 pm EDT

What’s on the minds of VARs and solution providers? Each week, ITBestOfBreed takes a trip through their blogs in search of perspectives that can help broaden your knowledge of current information technology issues.

Here are three recent posts.

CAPGEMINI: Ease the CIO’s pain in the push toward better digitalization

2016 Verizon Report: 10 'Must Know' Security Trends For Solution Providers

Submitted by Sarah Kuranda on April 27, 2016, 1:30 pm EDT

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