BDR Articles

81. KPMG Study: Data Loss, Privacy Risk Biggest Obstacles To Cloud 7/1/2015

    A recent KPMG report, Elevating Business in the Cloud, has found increased use of cloud technology by businesses around the globe in order to better connect with their employees and customers.

82. One-Quarter Of Companies Fall Short Of Business Transformation Goals 6/29/2015

    A report from KPMG found that while the nearly all of U.S. companies are transforming their businesses (98 percent), about 25 percent fail to realize the optimal value of their initiatives.

83. When To Advise Your Clients To Pass On Cloud 6/29/2015

    With so many companies working to adopt cloud computing solutions, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype. That’s not to say that the cloud is undeservedly lauded.

84. CompTIA Retires TechAmerica Name, Continues As One Unified Brand 6/24/2015

    Last week, CompTIA announced the retirement of the TechAmerica name, opting for a unified brand for advocacy efforts. CompTIA, which acquired TechAmerica in May 2014, plans to build on the accomplishments of the association’s local, state, federal, and international advocacy efforts under the CompTIA name.

85. Total Data Market Could Total $115 Billion By 2019 6/23/2015

    The total data market, consisting of data platforms, data management, and analytics, is predicted to hit $115 billion — nearly doubling in size — by 2019, according to a study by 451 Research.

86. Verizon Tells How To Minimize Data Breaches And Risk For Your Health IT Clients 6/19/2015

    Verizon touts an overarching goal of “absolute connectedness anywhere,” but what does that mean for your clients, and how can you help them address similar goals? Suzanne Widup, senior analyst with Verizon, gives some insight into those questions in a Health IT Outcomes podcast from HIMSS15. 

87. Data Governance, Security Concerns Drive Adoption Of Private Cloud Solutions 6/17/2015

    A survey of IT professionals conducted by CTERA shows that concerns about data governance and security are driving organizations to turn to cloud storage.

88. Managed Services, Backup And Recovery, And Networking News From May 2015 6/16/2015

    Each month, Business Solutions reports news on business in the channel. This month in managed services, backup and recovery, and networking news, Axcient launches a new backup offering, Tech Data offers managed services providers (MSPs) Intel Security services, MegaPath revamps its delivery model, Dell Software unveils new backup appliances, Unitrends unveils Release 8.1, SolarWinds N-able announces N-central 10, ScanSource Communications offers Plantronics Device-as-a-Service Pro, and Snom phones are ready for Skype for Business.

89. Survey Finds Managed Cloud Backup Services Crucial For Resellers To Compete 6/12/2015

    Resellers count on the availability of reliable, affordable managed cloud backup solutions in order to compete in the ever-expanding marketplace, according to a recent survey conducted by CloudBerry Lab, a vendor of backup and management solutions for public cloud storage services.

90. Exit Strategy: An Essential Part Of Your IT Business Plan 6/10/2015

    Entrepreneurs often focus on launching and building their businesses, hoping to see them flourish and grow, but planning an appropriate exit strategy that allows you to get your money back at the end of the journey is just as important to consider: the “exit” in exit strategy is what allows you and your investors to receive ROI.