Business

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.

SolarWinds to Acquire N-able Technologies
May 22, 2013 · With the acquisition, SolarWinds can better address the IT management needs of companies with fewer than 100 employees.

Why You Need Insurance
By Samuel Greengard · May 13, 2013 · Insurance isn’t a sexy topic. But the right coverage can determine whether a channel pro navigates past unforeseen circumstances or winds up mired in losses.

Citrix Adds Chat to Its Podio Social Business Platform
May 09, 2013 · The chat feature, providing instant messaging, video, and audio chat, will be made generally available this summer.

IPedge App Server Provides Unified Communications for Toshiba Strata CIX and Strata CTX Systems
May 08, 2013 · The app server enables SMBs to mix and match digital and IP endpoints for Strata CIX and Strata CTX systems.

Embracing Our Differences
By Carolyn Heinze · April 26, 2013 · Diversity in your workforce fosters creativity, enables faster problem solving, and even puts money on your bottom line.

Continuum Partners with GAP to Provide a ‘Managed Services Business Model’
April 22, 2013 · The managed services provider and the operational business consultancy have teamed to provide a blueprint for dealers to capitalize on off-site trends.

So I Have to Sell Too?
By Ken Thoreson · April 19, 2013 · In many IT organizations the CEO, technical lead, and chief salesperson is you. Here’s how to ensure your sales pipeline keeps flowing.

Datto Offers Enablement Tools for Partners
April 09, 2013 · The BDR provider’s Partner Portal offers support, management, and training resources.

Ingram Micro’s IM Link Facilitates Lifecycle Services Collaboration
April 09, 2013 · The online platform replaces Ingram Micro Services Network (IMSN) and IM Onsite and is open to all channel partners in the U.S. and Canada.

The Changing Face of Distribution
By Paul Desmond · April 01, 2013 · In the era of cloud and mobility, distributors are deepening their relationships with their reseller partners and becoming their trusted advisers and educators.

Skype in the Workspace: Virtual F2F Prospect Meetings
By Ellen Muraskin · March 22, 2013 · Now you can hang out a searchable shingle and have a free, one-on-one or one-to-many videoconference to discuss a potential client’s needs and your services.

A Less Taxing Tax Season
By Samuel Greengard · March 22, 2013 · Small businesses face no shortage of tax challenges. Effective planning can prevent overlooked deductions and better bottom-line results.

Cloud Platform Targets Content-Rich SMB Relationships
March 18, 2013 · Education, training, and resource facilitating solution MobilePaks provides simple content creation and management in the cloud for partner relations.

The Art of the Quarterly Business Review
By Samuel Greengard · March 15, 2013 · A business review each quarter provides a dollars-and-sense way to build better and longer-lasting client relationships.