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Cisco acquisition of Splunk gets partner reaction

Partners Hope Splunk Keeps ‘Pace of Innovation’ in Cisco Acquisition

All will be well if Cisco integrates Splunk the way it integrated Meraki, a partner told Channel Futures.

Haven’t Drunk the Cloud Marketplaces Kool-Aid? It’s About Time You Did

The Ultimate Partner’s Vince Menzione explains why channel partners (small ones, too) need to get on board.

The Channel on Reality TV: Tech Advisor Shares Experience on Startup Show

Going on a show for entrepreneurs showed how the technology advisor channel is one of the business world’s “biggest secrets.”

Red Hat partner program getting a revamp

Red Hat Partner Program Set for Revamp

Red Hat is overhauling its partner program to better reflect its ecosystem of partners, says a channel exec.

How to Build a Positive Channel Experience

Mine data for insights so SMBs understand needs and MSPs, vendors can build strong customer experience.

Cisco’s Splunk Acquisition ‘True Bombshell Move,’ Will Have Massive Impact on Cybersecurity

The combination should present immediate upsell opportunities.

Cisco SMB Business Gets Updated Sales Coverage Model, New Investments

Cisco partners are marketing to clients that need technology outcomes just as much as the enterprise but lack the same IT staffing.

Learn to Create, Capture and Curate Stories for Your Brand

The first step is developing your own stories. These are about how your company was formed, who founded it and why it was created.

Cisco’s Splunk Buy Hints at Importance of AI in Unified Communications

The purchase of Splunk signifies Cisco’s shift toward a greater focus on AI and resiliency in the enterprise environment.

Oracle CloudWorld 2023 Cover Image Wednesday

CloudWorld 2023: Partners Big Part of Oracle’s Vision to Transform Industries

Oracle is focused on delivering technologies with and through partners.

Coffee with Craig and James Episode 129: ZLH Enterprises

A mother-daughter channel tandem talks shop with Craig and James.

WatchGuard Acquires CyGlass to Beef Up Unified Security Platform

WatchGuard MSPs will benefit from CyGlass’ capabilities.

Stolen Avaya licenses lead to guilty pleas

How a Fake Channel Partner ‘Reaped Millions’ in Stolen Avaya Licenses

An Avaya employee generated licenses without authorization from the company and sold them on the cheap to a fake reseller.

Eaton Looks to Accelerate Digital Transformation with New Platform

Eaton has launched tools that make it simpler for companies to speed up their digital transformation efforts.

Oracle CloudWorld: A Lot of AI Surprises Coming in Years Ahead

Generative AI is fundamentally changing things at Oracle.

Partners Hope Splunk Keeps ‘Pace of Innovation’ in Cisco Acquisition

Haven’t Drunk the Cloud Marketplaces Kool-Aid? It’s About Time You Did

The Channel on Reality TV: Tech Advisor Shares Experience on Startup Show

Red Hat Partner Program Set for Revamp

How to Build a Positive Channel Experience

Cisco’s Splunk Acquisition ‘True Bombshell Move,’ Will Have Massive Impact on Cybersecurity

Cisco SMB Business Gets Updated Sales Coverage Model, New Investments

Learn to Create, Capture and Curate Stories for Your Brand

Cisco’s Splunk Buy Hints at Importance of AI in Unified Communications

CloudWorld 2023: Partners Big Part of Oracle’s Vision to Transform Industries

Coffee with Craig and James Episode 129: ZLH Enterprises

WatchGuard Acquires CyGlass to Beef Up Unified Security Platform

How a Fake Channel Partner ‘Reaped Millions’ in Stolen Avaya Licenses

Eaton Looks to Accelerate Digital Transformation with New Platform

Oracle CloudWorld: A Lot of AI Surprises Coming in Years Ahead

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