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CES goodies and more CES goodies, including a smart dog collar that tells you what Fido is trying to say when he won’t stop yapping, are overrepresented in the embarrassingly tall stack of stories we waited until now to tell you about.
What does DC Comics archvillain Bane have to do with this year’s CES, not to mention this episode of ChannelPro Weekly?
Erick and Rich mull the meaning of Kaseya’s new Unified RMM framework, encourage channel pros to rethink their marketing plans, and explain why dried yellow mealworms could be your secret to weight loss success.
The company foresees robust SMB spending on next-generation technologies, security, and compliance. It’s also pursuing multiple vendor acquisitions, preparing for an IPO later this year, and spending big on securing its products.
The three new models include Epson’s first-ever laser projector (pictured), which projects up to 300-inch images in Full HD 1080p and provides 4,500 lumens of brightness.
Choose language that is inclusive and showcases your culture, and avoid exhaustive lists of specific skills that may discourage underrepresented candidates.
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ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #172 - Project Bane
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ICYMI: Our Channel News Roundup for the Week of January 11th
January 15th, 2021 | James E. Gaskin
CES goodies and more CES goodies, including a smart dog collar that tells you what Fido is trying to say when he won’t stop yapping, are overrepresented in the embarrassingly tall stack of stories we waited until now to tell you about. - read more
 
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ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #172 - Project Bane
January 15th, 2021 | ChannelPro Weekly
What does DC Comics archvillain Bane have to do with this year’s CES, not to mention this episode of ChannelPro Weekly? We simply don’t have time to tell you here, so listen in to find out. - read more
 
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ChannelPro 5 Minute Roundup for the Week of January 11th, 2021
January 15th, 2021 | ChannelPro
Erick and Rich mull the meaning of Kaseya’s new Unified RMM framework, encourage channel pros to rethink their marketing plans, and explain why dried yellow mealworms could be your secret to weight loss success. - read more
 
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ChannelPro SMB, January 2021
January 15th, 2021 | ChannelPro
In this issue: Year-Ahead Technology Forecast | Post-Perimeter WFH Security | Review: Zyxel USG Flex Series | Remote Employee Management | Options for Edge Connectivity - read more
 
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Kaseya Sees “Boom Year” Ahead
January 14th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
The company foresees robust SMB spending on next-generation technologies, security, and compliance. It’s also pursuing multiple vendor acquisitions, preparing for an IPO later this year, and spending big on securing its products. - read more
 
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Epson Introduces Big, Bright, Business Projectors for SMBs
January 14th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
The three new models include Epson’s first-ever laser projector (pictured), which projects up to 300-inch images in Full HD 1080p and provides 4,500 lumens of brightness. - read more
 
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Writing Job Descriptions that Get Diversity Results
January 14th, 2021 | Megan Santosus
Choose language that is inclusive and showcases your culture, and avoid exhaustive lists of specific skills that may discourage underrepresented candidates. - read more
 
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Kaseya Unveils Framework for Adding Cloud, Mobile, and IoT Management to RMM Solution
January 14th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
Called Unified Remote Monitoring and Management, the new technology is designed to let MSPs handle server, PC, smartphone, tablet, network, IoT, cloud management, and more through a single interface. - read more
 
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Cybersecurity Trends and Tips
January 13th, 2021 | ChannelPro
This Expert Guide offers some best practices for defending against attacks on managed service providers’ systems, shoring up risk management strategies to avoid lawsuits, protecting edge computing devices, and keeping remote workers safe. - read more
 
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Lenovo Adds Four ThinkBook Notebooks for SMBs and Students
January 12th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
They include a refreshed edition of the 13-inch ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i (pictured) with an expanded exterior e-ink display, plus features like Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos for improved online conferencing. - read more
 
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Lenovo Has Device as a Service and Programs for MSPs Coming This Year
January 12th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
According to North American channel chief Rob Cato (pictured), easier subscription-priced purchasing and offerings for partners that emphasize services over hardware are among the company’s priorities for the months ahead. - read more
 
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Work from Home: The Art and Science of Post-Perimeter Security
January 12th, 2021 | Colleen Frye
New procedures and policies are required that emphasize identity and access control, while issues around privacy and financial responsibility remain to be addressed. - read more
 
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Huntress Acquires Network-Aware EDR Specialist Level Effect
January 12th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
The deal will add deep network traffic visibility and analysis to the vendor’s existing detection and response capabilities, according to CEO Kyle Hanslovan (pictured). - read more
 
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Intel Introduces 11th Gen vPro Processors
January 11th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
Intel says the business-ready mobile chips, which are part of the 10nm Tiger Lake family launched last September, deliver nearly 20% better overall app performance and 35% better videoconferencing performance, plus enhanced hardware-level security. - read more
 
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Lenovo’s Latest ThinkPads Aim to Ease Online Collaboration
January 11th, 2021 | Rich Freeman
Announced today at CES 2021, the four laptops and 2-in-1s, which include the thinnest ThinkPad ever made (pictured), come with Dolby video, audio, and voice features for better videoconferencing, plus 5G-ready options. - read more
 
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