Windstream Cuts Off SMB Customers; Partners Picking Up The Pieces
Windstream's partners describe how the change has impacted their businesses after telecom provider Windstream abruptly cut off sub-$1,500 SMB customers.
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AppExchange Turns 10: The Most Popular Salesforce Partner Apps
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its AppExchange, Salesforce shared with CRN the most downloaded apps in 12 markets.
Google Partners Aren't Concerned About Search Leader's Departure
Amit Singhal, a pioneering Google engineer who headed the flagship search division, retires later this month.
CRN Exclusive: Xerox Channel Chief On How Company Split Will Drive Channel Growth And Software Opportunities
In an interview with CRN, Xerox channel chief John Corley says the planned split of the company will create more sales opportunities for channel partners, while allowing Xerox to better respond to partners' needs.
Demo: A Medical Device-Grade Wearable From Omron
Omron's new Project Zero wearable tracks everything from blood pressure to sleep patterns, and is backed up by clinical studies and the FDA.
30 Notable IT Executive Moves: January 2016
It's a new year, which means companies are ready for new executive lineups. January saw major changes occurring at FireEye, Intel Security, Dell, VCE, VMware, Citrix and more. Take a look.
Partners See Doors Opening As IBM Adds Dozens Of Data Services To Cloud Platform
Big Blue beefs up Bluemix cloud platform with new services that enable users of all levels to get working with large data sets and advanced analytic methods.
Silicon Valley Super Bowl: 10 Technologies Driving The Big Game
VARs, wireless carriers and some of the biggest names in tech are gearing up for Sunday's Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers.
Safety Company First Alert Throws Hat Into IoT Ring
First Alert introduces a line of connected devices called OneLink.
HPE Acquires Data Protection Software Developer Trilead
The news of the acquisition came via a statement on the website of Trilead, a company which competes with Veeam for data protection in VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualized environments.
Partners Applaud Cisco's $1.4 Billion Purchase of IoT Superstar Jasper; Expect IoT Sales To Ramp Up
The acquisition of cloud-based Internet of Things provider Jasper Technologies has partners praising the networking leader for adding a new way to generate IoT revenue.
Exclusive: Acronis Expands Data Protection Channel Program To The Cloud
The Acronis Partner Program for Cloud, slated to be formally introduced later this week, is aimed at helping partners with services capabilities more easily make the decision to move data protection to the cloud.
FireEye CEO: Watch Out, Competition, We're Coming Back Fighting
Coming off a tough year, FireEye CEO Dave DeWalt told attendees at the Momentum 2016 sales kickoff event that the company is ready to take on the competition -- and hackers -- with the help of its partners.
Partners Cheer Microsoft's Acquisition Of Software Keyboard Company SwiftKey
Microsoft Wednesday confirmed that it will acquire SwiftKey, a London-based company that makes smart prediction technology for easier mobile typing.
CloudBolt, A Cloud-Management Startup Riding A Wave Of Major Enterprise Engagements, Launches A Channel
The developer based in Campbell, Calif., has signed seven inaugural partners, all with solid engineering and data center automation chops.
CRN Exclusive: Brocade CTO Bets On Hyper-Converged Partnership With Nutanix To Drive Channel Sales
Ken Cheng, Brocade Communications chief technology officer, says the networking vendor's alliances in the fast-growing hyper-converged market will pump up partner profits.
Microsoft Changes Enterprise Volume Licensing Program; Analyst Says Some Customers Could See Price Hike
Microsoft is making some changes to its longstanding Enterprise Agreement volume licensing program to drive customers to new programs, but one analyst says some customers will be paying more.
Comcast's Strong Q4 2015 Earnings Fortified By Big Gains In Business Services Division
Comcast Q4 2015 earnings beat expectations, driven by a business services unit up nearly 20 percent, and growth in its Internet and video segments.
Dell's Regional Sales Reorganization Allows Partners To 'Work More Closely' With The Vendor
The reorganization of Dell's U.S. sales teams under a regional structure may be a smart way for partners to strengthen their ties with the Round Rock, Texas, company as it prepares to acquire EMC.
Review: Epson Workforce Pro WF-R5690 Printer
The CRN Test Center finds that Epson's new Workforce Pro printer is a cost-efficient alternative to laser printers.
