General Computing Executive Commentary

61. Could Artificial Intelligence Be The Channel's Genie In A Bottle? 11/10/2016

    Most of us have heard about self-driving cars, mind-bending smart speakers that can answer almost any question, and intuitive retail sites that make product suggestions based on shopping habits. These innovations all have one thing in common — artificial intelligence (AI) — and it could be the hottest technology trend of the next several years. But what does it mean for the channel?

62. 3 Premium Ways To Prevent IT Project Failure 11/8/2016

    It is an unfortunate reality most IT projects don’t end well; in fact researchers found 68 percent end up marginal or outright failures. For software-related projects, only 16.2 percent are completed on time and on budget. If you are a large organization, that number drops to 9 percent. Many never realize the promised value or ROI.

63. The Myth Of Threat Intelligence In The Channel, And An Intelligent Hybrid Security Approach 11/7/2016

    Over the last year, Threat Intelligence (TI) has become a hot topic for the cybersecurity industry. Organizations of all sizes are looking to the channel to provide recommendations on what to purchase, how to implement, and how to gain the greatest value from TI. It is therefore critical the channel clearly understands what TI is, and how organizations can capitalize on its value.

64. Warning: What You Need To Know About The Security Workforce Crisis 11/4/2016

    Is the shortage of trained security people the greatest vulnerability?

65. 3 Best Practices For Securing Customer Data At Multiple Locations 11/3/2016

    For customers operating from a single location, protecting data, applications, and IT infrastructure can be fairly simple and straightforward. Yet, when a customer has multiple locations, branch offices, or remote workers, data protection and cybersecurity can begin to pose a significant challenge — one savvy MSPs can expertly address when they put the right tools in place and adopt the following best practices for ensuring data security at multiple locations.

66. 5 Solutions That Can Streamline Your Business Operations 11/2/2016

    With technology advancing at a rapid pace, more and more companies are finding it difficult to streamline their operations, often enduring painful consequences. Companies that don’t want to get left behind, stuck in the old days, would be wise to consider implementing these five solutions to keep up with the times.

67. Will Your Virtual Data Traffic Take The Detour Around Your Firewalls? 11/1/2016

    We’re soon going to need a new descriptor going forward when we refer to the data center. This rings true because network virtualization across private and public environments means the locations of compute and storage resources to facilitate on-demand networking do not sit statically in what could be considered a typical data center anymore. Virtual workloads now dart around like bees in a field of clover. It’s no longer a question or if but when all of this will affect your network.

68. How To Choose The Right Cloud Service Provider 10/28/2016

    It’s no secret enterprise, mid-market, and SMB customers are looking to move to the cloud, and smart service providers are adding cloud services to their portfolios to meet the growing demand. By Pete Manca, president and CEO, Egenera

69. 4 Questions To Ask About Cloud Uptime 10/24/2016

    If your company has ever experienced a system outage, you understand the impact of downtime and its potential to disrupt your business as well as your bottom line. By Rob Curls, solutions consultant, Concerto Cloud Services

70. Preventative Network Security Measures Your Customers Often Neglect 10/20/2016

    The old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that’s particularly true when talking about digital security. If you work in the tech industry security practices have no doubt become second nature to you. Your customers, on the other hand, may not be so savvy.