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ASUS may not call this impressive laptop an Ultrabook, but you can.
On this Friday the 13th, we take a looks at cloud news and other tasty treats we missed.
The ongoing integration of Avnet Technology Solutions and its services expertise with an already expansive line card, company executives say, positions Tech Data and its partners to win in strategic markets like security and the Internet of Things.
There’s no better way to understand the bundled combinations of hardware, software, and services that SYNNEX is betting its future on than taking a close-up look at some real-world examples on display last week at the distributor’s Inspire partner event.
CrushBank is an IT help desk application built on IBM’s Watson that leverages AI and machine learning to help engineers and technical support teams solve problems faster while documenting and retaining organizational knowledge.
Some IT services firms are creating a gateway for potential hackers.
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ASUSPRO B9440: Thin, Fast, and Stylish
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Atera Adds DNS Protection from Webroot to its Managed Services Software Suite
October 17th, 2017 | Rich Freeman
The announcement extends a partnership that began in September of last year, when Webroot’s endpoint protection solution became an optional add-on to Atera’s integrated, cloud-based IT automation platform. - read more
 
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D&H Amps Up Emphasis on Security Training and Marketing
October 17th, 2017 | Rich Freeman
Looking to help resellers protect data traffic flows that increasingly bypass network perimeters, the distributor is conducting more security-related education sessions and introducing new tools for promoting security solutions from Cisco and other vendors. - read more
 
Review
ASUSPRO B9440: Thin, Fast, and Stylish
October 16th, 2017 | James E. Gaskin
ASUS may not call this impressive laptop an Ultrabook, but you can. - read more
 
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ChannelPro SMB, October 2017
October 16th, 2017 | ChannelPro
Building the Cloud Services Practice of Tomorrow | The 20 Gets Real | The Vet Whisperer - read more
 
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ICYMI: Our Channel News Roundup for the Week of October 9th
October 14th, 2017 | James E. Gaskin
On this Friday the 13th, we take a looks at cloud news and other tasty treats we missed. - read more
 
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ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #058 - Alexa's Fallen and She Can't Get Up
October 13th, 2017 | ChannelPro Weekly
With Matt now returned from his restful family vacation at Disney World, he and Rich are back on the podcast beat with a look at some giant product launches from SonicWall and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, plus the hardware beauty pageant Matt hosts in ChannelPro’s October issue. - read more
 
Article
Make Reduced Insurance Premiums Part of Your Security Sales Pitch
October 13th, 2017 | Ellen Muraskin
The right technology investments can reduce SMBs’ risks and liability costs. - read more
 
Article
Tech Data Says Breadth + Depth = Opportunity
October 13th, 2017 | Rich Freeman
The ongoing integration of Avnet Technology Solutions and its services expertise with an already expansive line card, company executives say, positions Tech Data and its partners to win in strategic markets like security and the Internet of Things. - read more
 
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SYNNEX Solutions on Parade
October 13th, 2017 | Rich Freeman
There’s no better way to understand the bundled combinations of hardware, software, and services that SYNNEX is betting its future on than taking a close-up look at some real-world examples on display last week at the distributor’s Inspire partner event. - read more
 
Article
Vendor to Watch: CrushBank
October 13th, 2017 | Colleen Frye with Rich Freeman
CrushBank is an IT help desk application built on IBM’s Watson that leverages AI and machine learning to help engineers and technical support teams solve problems faster while documenting and retaining organizational knowledge. - read more
 
News
Marketopia’s 4u2grow Event Aims to ‘Supercharge Growth’
October 12th, 2017 | Joel Zaidspiner
The second annual conference and expo for MSPs, VARs, systems integrators, and other technology businesses features educational sessions designed to accelerate growth. - read more
 
Article
Cybercriminals Seek ‘Low Hanging Fruit’ via MSPs
October 12th, 2017 | Martin Sinderman
Some IT services firms are creating a gateway for potential hackers. - read more
 
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Funny Error Messages
October 12th, 2017 | ChannelPro
We pulled together some hilarious—and some frightening—messages that you might never see... - read more
 
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Tech Data Unveils Free Cloud Analytics Proof of Concept Program
October 12th, 2017 | Rich Freeman
The new offering seeks to help partners drive increased sales of lucrative consulting engagements by demonstrating the viability and value of solutions linking on-premises data sources with hosted analytics platforms. - read more
 
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Building the Cloud Services Practice of Tomorrow
October 11th, 2017 | Rich Freeman
Want to be a leader in cloud computing three years from now? Here’s what you should be thinking about today. - read more
 
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