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Buffy Naylor

Buffy Naylor is managing editor of Channel Futures & Channel Partners. Prior to joining Informa (then VIRGO) in 2008, she was an award-winning copywriter and editor, then senior manager of corporate communications for an international leisure travel corporation and, before that, in charge of creative development and copywriting for a boutique marketing and public relations agency.

MSP 501 Profile: Collabrance Stresses Cybersecurity

MSP 501 winner Collabrance announces new cybersecurity offering and talks about growth areas.

AWS or Microsoft Azure Poised to Become Military’s Sole JEDI Cloud Provider

The Pentagon’s single-provider plan raises questions among IT experts.

MSSPs Can Be Key to Managing Security in Complex Cloud Environments

Cloud expands the potential attack surface and can introduce a new level of security complexity.

Data Center vs. Colocation: Fly Solo or Go Colo? Know Your Options

Here’s a primer on what to consider in determining the best solution for your clients’ data needs.

Veeam Walks Fine Line Between Channel, OEM Resellers

As the software company grows its list of tech alliances, it had to ensure that its partners are taken care of.

Veeam Eyes Hybrid Cloud With Partnerships and Updated Software

The company rolled out the latest version of its Availability Orchestrator software.

Public Cloud Providers Expand Blockchain Services

AWS, Azure and Google Cloud make it easier for customers to access the technology.

Dell Heads Off to the Hybrid Cloud With VMware, Azure

Tight integration with VMware and an expanded partnership with Microsoft builds Dell’s hybrid bona fides.

Survey Shows Enterprises Gradually Adopting HaaS Model

MSPs can help customers transition to have devices managed and support by third parties.

Hybrid Clouds Are in the Spotlight

Google Cloud, HPE, Lenovo and Nutanix partnerships highlight the growing interest in hybrid cloud environments.

Finalists for the Inaugural Channel Partners Excellence in Digital Services Awards Announced

Who will be among the winners announced at next month’s Channel Partners Conference and Expo?

Google Cloud Accelerates Enterprise Push With Alooma Buy

The buy gives Google another tool to make it easier for businesses to migrate their data into the public cloud.

Google Brings Its Cloud On-Premises

The company’s Cloud Services Platform lets enterprises run Google Cloud services and applications in their own data centers.

Partners Can Ensure Security as IPv6 Use Grows

SMBs should beef up security to handle the influx of IoT devices as IP addresses proliferate.

Deadline for Digi Awards Applications Approaches

Are you, say, a Cloud Builder? Perhaps a Master of Disaster? Apply now!

The MSP Evolution: What’s Next?

Are MSPs ready for the transition to becoming a total service provider, a true strategic partner?

Talkin’ Cloud 100: It’s Go Time!

The application is now live. Let us hear from you!

Master Agents and MSSPs: Taking a Bite Out of Cybercrime

Master agents are helping their partners provide their clients with the specialized security services they need.

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Channel Futures Names Its Premier Circle of Excellence Honorees

Meet the channel executives we’re honoring.

Channel Influencer Spotlight: TPx Communications’ Hilary Gadda

TPx Communications’ Hilary Gadda, one of our 2018 Channel Influencers, attributes her success to endurance, enthusiasm and empowerment.

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Recent articles by Buffy Naylor

Channel Futures’ People Mover: Carbonite, Ex-Cisco Channel Boss, More

Are You Overlooking Hidden SD-WAN Opportunities?

The MSP’s Cybersecurity Recap

Top 10 Tips for Scaling your IT Infrastructure

And the Winners of the 2019 MSP 501 Are…

How to Prepare Your Customers for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 End of Support

Addressing Challenges to Profitably Scaling the SMB MSP Business Model

Why Backup is Broken

Disaster Recovery Planning for Today’s Real World Outages

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LogMeIn Central – Powerful Endpoint Management

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Avant Renames BattleApp, Beefs It Up with Data Center Comps, Network Analytics