Scale-Out NAS for SMBs
By James E. Gaskin · May 24, 2013 · To eliminate the hassles of juggling storage across separate repositories with redundant management, vendors are introducing scale-out NAS appliances at SMB-friendly prices.

Vertical Markets Primed for Mobility
By Lauren Gibbons Paul · May 24, 2013 · The business use of mobile apps is taking off, and with it the vertical markets embracing them. Here’s a look at the most promising industry segments.

Windstream Partners Can Now Sell Select Data Center Solutions
May 24, 2013 · Until now, all of Windstream’s data center solutions have been sold by its direct sales channel.

Veeam Backup & Replication v7 Enables Backups from SAN Snapshots
May 24, 2013 · Storage snapshot support has been provided for HP StoreVirtual VSA, HP StoreVirtual (LeftHand, P4000 series) or HP StoreServ (3PAR) storage.

Sage Enhances Channel Program
May 23, 2013 · Identifying cross-sell opportunities, focus on MDF, and education are highlights of the program.

Corero Augments SecureWatch Partner Program
May 23, 2013 · The network and application-layer Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defense products provider now enables channel partners and distributors to sell its solutions as part of a bundle with complementary products.

Verizon’s New Partner Program Targets Midsize Businesses
May 23, 2013 · Several existing business channel programs are consolidated under a new “best-in-class” Verizon Partner Program.

Blogs
Earn Your Success - Pay the Price
By Ken Thoreson · May 23, 2013 · Here’s what you can do to win.

Blogs
Achieving the Balance Between Having Your Sales Team Respect You But Not Fear You
By Cara Aley · May 23, 2013 · Here's why this balance is so important to maintain, and how to achieve and maintain it.

LexisNexis Unveils Alliance with WatchDox
May 23, 2013 · Secure collaboration and mobile file sharing technology from WatchDox will be integrated into LexisNexis Firm Manager 3.0 for solo and small law firm practice management.

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Change Your Cloud Compensation Model Now, or Regret It Later
By Jason Bystrak · May 22, 2013 · A commission check for on-premises work in the hand is worth 12 cloud payments in the future. That’s how salespeople think. Don’t try to change their minds; change your compensation model instead.

Press
Ingram Micro’s SMB Invitational Builds on Partner Successes
May 22, 2013 · Award-Winning Distributor Invests in Additional Resources and Support Personnel to Help SMB-focused Channel Partners Be More Successful

ZyXEL Launches New Fleet of 11ac Routers and Adapters
May 22, 2013 · The new offerings feature cloud-based optimization technology to increase performance when handling multiple applications on multiple devices simultaneously.

Desktone Adds On-Premises Virtual Desktop Solution
May 22, 2013 · The desktop-as-a-service provider extends its cloud-hosted desktop platform with an on-premises offering.