Avoid 'Shadow IT' With These Enterprise App Design Rules

Submitted by Matt Brown on April 6, 2015, 2:11 pm EDT

Recognizing that employees don't enjoy using ugly, clunky enterprise software, and will use their own, less secure "shadow IT" in its place, vendors have begun emphasizing design in software meant for enterprise desktops, laptops and mobile devices.

Nine Security Threats Posed By Connected Devices

Submitted by Michael Novinson on April 6, 2015, 11:30 am EDT

Smart Devices Have Caused Secure Walls to Topple

The rapid embrace of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created security threats around visibility, knowledge of network activity and knowledge around the devices themselves.

Why outsourcing your NOC + Help Desk is the key to scalability and profitability

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 2, 2015, 11:28 am EDT

Here’s a simple rule-of-thumb we use that illustrates why you need a NOC + Help Desk if you want to grow. We call it the ’30 percent rule’. Here’s how it works.

Opportunities For VARs In Changing Wireless Routing Market

Submitted by Mark Haranas on April 2, 2015, 10:22 am EDT

As wireless connectivity strength becomes a more important part of everyday life, wireless vendors are upgrading their router performance, speed and reliability in hopes to stay ahead in the market.

Solution providers need to partner with the right vendor to capitalize on the growing Wi-Fi market.

Mobile negligence – are you guilty of this and other “Deadly IT Sins”?

Submitted by John Zorabedian on March 31, 2015, 8:43 pm EDT

Smartphones and tablets are multiplying in IT environments like crazy, and the variety and types of devices are multiplying too, thanks to trends like BYOD (bring your own device) and CYOD (choose your own device). If mobile security isn’t at the top of your to-do list, you might be guilty of the sin of mobile negligence, which is one of the “7 Deadly IT Sins” identified by Sophos as serious risks to businesses.

7 Changes Solution Providers Must Confront

Submitted by Michael Novinson on March 26, 2015, 11:49 am EDT

"There's No Such Thing As Sustainable Competitive Advantage Anymore."

Emerging technologies around social, mobility, analytics and cloud (SMAC) are creating ripples of change in everything from IT sales and marketing to the customer base and competitive landscape.

Key Insights In Gartner's 2015 CIO Agenda

Submitted by Lindsey O'Donnell on March 25, 2015, 1:26 pm EDT

A recent Gartner study found that leaders in infrastructure and operations should focus on projects surrounding mobile delivery for IT systems, as well as modern, advanced analytics systems.

Midokura Founder On Network Virtualization Trends & Opportunities

Submitted by Mark Haranas on March 17, 2015, 1:31 pm EDT

As enterprises continue to shift toward the cloud in 2015, network virtualization startups are seeing the market opportunity and popping up across the globe to offer a smooth transition.

Prepare For The Changing 'D' In BYOD

Submitted by Matt Brown on March 2, 2015, 1:37 pm EST

The industry has been buzzing about BYOD – that's bring-your-own-device – for years, and the talk shows no signs of stopping.

In a way, IT is caught in the middle when it comes to BYOD. People show up for work and they want their personal phone or tablet to work, for work. So, make it work.

Seven Things Solution Providers Must Know About Data Breaches

Submitted by Michael Novinson on February 19, 2015, 10:30 am EST

Solution Providers Must Address Threat, Front And Back

Solution providers should undertake a data protection strategy that includes both robust protection and backup efforts, according to Matti Kon, president and CEO of New York-based system integrator InfoTech.

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