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Assessing Intel’s Otellini and Advising His Successor
By Hank Hogan · May 10, 2013 · Custom builders offer up a mixed bag of comments about the tenure of the departing CEO and suggestions for the future.

An MSP Is Like a Parachute
By Gil Cargill · May 03, 2013 · If you effectively sell security and backup, you’ll be the safety net that protects your clients’ businesses in the event of a disaster.

6 Tips for Twitter Writing
By Seth Lieberman · April 05, 2013 · Follow this best practices advice and make an impact in 140 characters.

Bridging the Telecom/Data Convergence Gap
By Louis Hayner · March 15, 2013 · Offering cloud-based unified communications requires a level of understanding not only on a technical level, but a sales level as well.

Virtualization and the Problem of Big Data
By Rick Vanover · March 04, 2013 · Big data isn’t just for big organizations; in fact, any IT environment can have its own pocket of big data and associated challenges.

Managed Print Services and the Value of Print
By Robert Palmer · February 22, 2013 · The printing business is under attack from numerous disruptive forces. How long will it remain relevant

The Benefits of Windows 8 for Channel Pros
By Frank Raimondi · January 31, 2013 · From better security to manageability and streamlined IT set up and maintenance, Windows 8 offers benefits to both IT pros and their end-user clients.

Finding the Fake: The Effects of Pirated Software
By Peter Han · December 22, 2012 · Microsoft offers educational and licensing resources for SMBs and channel resellers.

3 Ways to Triple Your Revenue
By Tim Allen · December 20, 2012 · In addition to adding HPBX to your cloud portfolio, know who is making the purchasing decisions and pitch him or her additional services.

How to Successfully Transition to the MSP Model
By Dr. Prasad Akella · December 10, 2012 · Why VARs make the move and the steps they take to ensure success.

7 Tips for a ‘Sales-Plus’ Strategy
By Brandon Balsley · December 07, 2012 · Sales team basics for keeping customers engaged and communication channels open.

The Benefits of Partner Marketing Services
By Mary Campbell · November 20, 2012 · Three tips for developing a successful, turnkey marketing campaign.

Guarding the Global Gates with Managed Security
By Siobhan Byron and Dragana Vranic · November 16, 2012 · IT departments are turning to the channel to ease their increasingly complex security burdens.

How to Patent Your Great Idea
By Stephen Nation · November 07, 2012 · If you are wondering what it takes to establish exclusive rights to your innovative solution, look no further than these patent process basics.

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Super Talent 50GB USB 3.0 Express RC8 Flash Drive: Unboxing & Benchmarks
October 31, 2012 · Our product review gurus at motherboards.org take a look at the Super Talent 50GB USB 3.0 Express RC8 Flash Drive. Check out our reviews and Spotlights on our YouTube channel.