IT and Business Insights for SMB Solution Providers
Home-technology integrator sells FireFX Network Guardian appliance with cybersecurity protection for smart homes, charging $800 to $1,500 per year for service -- good for RMR, and a virtual insurance policy for the dealer.
CompTIA's research finds that 8 in 10 IT and business executives are at least somewhat concerned with the IT skills gap at their organizations.
A push into the midmarket with co-managed IT is how I.T. Solutions of South Florida plans to grow and stand out in the changing MSP landscape.
A big bunch of AWS news from the Big Apple, a new reason to fear the Internet of (unsafe) Things, and a sleeping bag for smartphones that might help you get some shuteye too are among the stories we should have told you about this week but didn't.
Each month Alan will interview ASCII members on hot topics and trends discussed on ASCII’s member list serv.
There are lots of numbers MSPs could be tracking to assess their business performance. Which ones should they be tracking?
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Acronis Ships New Version of True Image Backup Solution with Artificial Intelligence-based Ransomware Defenses
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Microsoft and Johnson Controls Design Stylish Smart Thermostat
August 23rd, 2017 | Chelsea Cafiero
The GLAS smart thermostat is powered by Microsoft’s Cortana and is being marketed toward businesses and commercial properties as well as residential spaces. - read more
 
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RTI CX10 Touchpanel Fits on Countertops and Under Cabinets
August 23rd, 2017 | Robert Archer
RTI's new residential and commercial solution, the 10-inch CX10 Touchpanel, can be used from the gourmet kitchen to the executive boardroom. - read more
 
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Integrator Collects $1,000 Per Year for Digital Security in Smart Homes
August 23rd, 2017 | Julie Jacobson
Home-technology integrator sells FireFX Network Guardian appliance with cybersecurity protection for smart homes, charging $800 to $1,500 per year for service -- good for RMR, and a virtual insurance policy for the dealer. - read more
 
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Lurking Ex-Employees Can Lead to Breaches
August 23rd, 2017 | Colleen Frye
A recent survey from OneLogin finds nearly half of respondents are aware of former employees who still have access to corporate applications. - read more
 
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IT Skills Gap Causing Concern
August 23rd, 2017 | Colleen Frye
CompTIA's research finds that 8 in 10 IT and business executives are at least somewhat concerned with the IT skills gap at their organizations. - read more
 
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Google Unveils Business-Friendly Chrome OS Licensing Program with Active Directory Support
August 23rd, 2017 | Rich Freeman
Designed to accelerate adoption of Chromebooks, the new offering also enables technicians to administer Chrome-based hardware through the same interface as their other end points using VMware’s Workspace ONE platform. - read more
 
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CEDIA Find: Axius Offers Domotz-Based Remote Monitoring, End-User Support to Other Integrators
August 22nd, 2017 | Julie Jacobson
Smart-home integrator Axius signed more than 500 customers to Domotz-based remote IoT management service in just four months; launching wholesale monitoring and end-user support for other home-tech pros at CEDIA 2017. - read more
 
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Acronis Ships New Version of True Image Backup Solution with Artificial Intelligence-based Ransomware Defenses
August 22nd, 2017 | Rich Freeman
Aimed at consumers but equipped with functionality likely to appear in business-focused Acronis backup products in the future, the new release utilizes machine learning to detect and halt ransomware attacks before they can begin corrupting data. - read more
 
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5 Steps to Successful Smart Building Automation
August 22nd, 2017 | Minu Youngkin
More efficient lighting and climate control is one of several cost-saving benefits a smart building can offer your customers. - read more
 
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Cloud Failover at the Flick of a Switch: Business Continuity Starts with StorageCraft
August 22nd, 2017 | StorageCraft
Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how you can help your clients’ businesses be resilient in the face of hurricanes, fires, and other major disasters. - read more
 
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Co-Managed IT: The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
August 21st, 2017 | Deana and Jason Pizzo
A push into the midmarket with co-managed IT is how I.T. Solutions of South Florida plans to grow and stand out in the changing MSP landscape. - read more
 
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6 Things Your Education Clients Deal With All the Time
August 21st, 2017 | Jonathan Blackwood
Your education clients, University Technology Managers, don’t have it easy. These folks plan for the future while dealing with the IT struggles of today. - read more
 
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D-Link Covr Wi-Fi System Designed to ‘Cover’ Entire Homes
August 21st, 2017 | Robert Archer
Networking manufacturer D-Link's new Covr AC3900 Wi-Fi System (Covr-3902) covers up to 6,000 square feet. - read more
 
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Why Newbie Smart Lock Resellers Should Feel Secure with the IoT
August 21st, 2017 | Nick English
The smart lock is a natural entry point for dealers to educate homeowners about smart home technology being driven by IoT adoption. - read more
 
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ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #056 - Plan 9 from Planet Zeebs
August 21st, 2017 | ChannelPro Weekly
Freshly returned from vacation, Rich is tanned, rested, and ready, not to mention back on the show to discuss news from Webroot, ADTRAN, and Epson with Matt. Your two hosts then dive into some highlights from ChannelPro’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards, some vertical solution insights from Ingram Micro, and some lesser-known but valuable business metrics for MSPs. - read more
 
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