Editor's Notebook

81. Do You Web 2.0? Social Media Tips For Business Owners 12/8/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    I know there are still those of you who struggle to wield the power of social media to the advantage of your IT business, so as this year — which could be argued was the point when interactive media truly started to impact the channel — wraps up, I thought I’d share some tips about making social media work for your business.
82. Intronis Names New CEO Kent Plunkett 11/16/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    While there have been whispers for a few weeks now, the news is finally official: Kent Plunkett has assumed the CEO role at SaaS business continuity vendor Intronis.
83. Level Platform Partners React To Managed Workplace 2011 11/11/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    Just prior to the start of the ConnectWise IT Nation Partner Summit on Nov. 4, several vendors held special one-day events. Among them was Level Platforms, which unveiled its newest release, Managed Workplace 2011, for its partners.
84. NetEnrich Delivers Message About Operational Support 11/11/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    During the ConnectWise IT Nation partner summit last week, I had to chance to sit down with Raju Chekuri, founder and CEO of NetEnrich, an IT as a Service company (ITaaS) that is perhaps best known as the NOC used by Ingram Micro's Seismic division.
85. New Ingram Seismic VP Rolls Out Cloud Strategy 11/11/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    Not only was Renee Bergeron, the new Ingram Micro VP of Managed Services and Cloud Computing, on hand at the ConnectWise IT Nation event on Nov. 4-6, she was announcing a formal cloud strategy program from the distributor.
86. New Cisco, Ingram Micro Collaboration Must Be Experienced 11/10/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    On Tuesday, Nov. 8, I had the opportunity to tour the newest collaboration effort between Cisco and Ingram Micro, the Experience Center at the distributor's Buffalo facility.
87. Zenith Hits ConnectWise With Next-Gen Business Continuity Solution 11/8/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    Just prior to the kickoff of ConnectWise IT Nation in Orlando, I joined Maurice Saluan, senior VP of sales, to hear the details of Zenith Infotech’s next-gen BDR solution, slated to hit its partner environment in December and go GA soon after that.
88. Axcient Hits The Grid At ConnectWise 11/8/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    After months of chatting by phone, I finally got the opportunity to sit down in person with Axcient CEO Justin Moore to talk about his company and its plans and goals for 2011.
89. Don't miss Business Solutions at IT Nation 2010 10/28/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    While you are highlighting sessions to attend at next week’s ConnectWise IT Nation Partner Summit in Orlando, don’t forget the Saturday Townhall Meeting from 3 to 4 p.m. I’ll be moderating a discussion about how to grow your IT business: Vertical Or Horizontal: What Is It Going To Be? Expanding Your Business Offerings
90. Peer To Peer Advice - New Webinar Offerings 10/21/2010
    By Gennifer Biggs, security, storage, and managed services editor
    I am always enthusiastic about webinars showcasing that kind of advice. So I encourage you to check out a new webinar series launched by GFI.