Salesforce Releases Overhauled Channel-Building Platform
The Lightning Partner Community platform allows vendors to extend to partners their internal sales tools, launch portals and foster their reseller communities.
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CRN Exclusive: Axway Aims To Boost IoT Channel With Data Integration Platform
Axway on Thursday launched its new IoT data integration and engagement platform, Axway Amplify, for channel partners to tap into Internet of Things opportunities.
Cisco Launches Microsoft-Like Voucher Program For Partners To Ramp Up DNA Sales
Cisco is giving channel partners a $7,500 voucher for Digital Network Architecture (DNA) deals exceeding $300,000.
CSC's Top Execs Eligible For $90.5M In Possible Payouts Thanks To HPE Enterprise Services Deal
CSC detailed payouts for its five executive officers and how its colossal merger with HPE Enterprise Services came together in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Sources: Execs Already In Talks To Sell Brocade-Ruckus Networking Assets, Lots Of Interest, Not A 'Fire Sale'
Sources tell CRN that there are already discussions underway with parties intersted in buying the prized Brocade- Ruckus networking assets after Broadcom stunned partners by announcing that it planned to divest that business.
Partners 'Bewildered and Confused' By Broadcom's $5.9B Acquisition Of Brocade-Ruckus
Partners voice concern that Broadcom's descision to divest Brocade and Ruckus IP networking business may lead customers to hold off on purchases.
Vendor IoT Partner Programs Are Getting Better All The Time, ABI Research Finds
Researcher namechecks Dell and Intel as examples of IoT partner programs that strategically includes VARs and system integrators in their IoT go-to-market plans.
How We Got Here: CenturyLink's Blockbuster Bid For Level 3 Has Enterprise, Cloud Focus
CenturyLink's proposed $34 billion buy of Level 3 is the latest in an acquisition binge, and Level 3 has made its share of big buys as well. Here's a rundown.
CDW Hardware Sales Dragged In Q3, But Services, Software And Security Stood Out
CDW's sales to mid-size and large corporate customers limped along in the third quarter as an anticipated boost in U.S. IT spending failed to materialize.
Intel Security Unveils New Logo, New Strategy Details For McAfee After It Spins Out
Intel Security rolled out a new logo and a portfolio revamp at its Focus 16 event, moves SVP and GM Chris Young said would set the tone for the company as it spins out to become McAfee next year.
Rapid7 Launches IoT-Driven Consulting, Assessment Services Offering
CEO Corey Thomas speaks to CRN about the company's newest offering to protect IoT devices and networks, and how partners can cash in on IoT security.
10 Things You Need To Know About Microsoft Teams
Microsoft's new addition to Office 365 for team collaboration is stirring up several comparisons to Slack. Here are the key things you need to know about Microsoft Teams.
5 New Cisco Collaboration Plays Aimed At Driving Sales, Recurring Revenue For Partners
Here are the five new unified communications and collaboration offerings Cisco unleashed at Cisco Partner Summit in San Francisco this week.
CRN Exclusive: HP CEO Weisler On The HP Split Anniversary, The Acquisition of Samsung's Printer Business And 2017 Outlook
HP Inc. CEO Dion Weisler spoke with CRN about his company's one-year anniversary split from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and what he's looking forward to in 2017.
6 Hot New Intel Security Products From Focus 16 Event
Intel Security rolls out six new security offerings and partnerships at Focus 16 in Las Vegas, saying it is laying the groundwork for its road map going forward as an independent company.
Cisco's Trollope: Collaboration Innovation Engine Is 'On Fire' With New Spark Flex Plan, Application Marketplace
Among three key collaboration tools unveiled at Cisco Partner Summit is the new software subscription plan that lets organizations choose a mix of on-premise and cloud-based services they can change at any time without additional costs.
Broadcom Acquiring Brocade For $5.9 Billion, Plans To Divest IP Networking Business
Broadcom will retain Brocade's fibre channel SAN switching business and sell off Brocade's IP networking business, including the recently acquired Ruckus Wireless.
CRN Exclusive: Cloud Security Vendor Qualys Strikes Platform Deal With HPE
Qualys is integrating two of its major offerings within Hewlett Packard Enterprise's managed security services portfolio to help improve businesses' security and compliance visibility.
Cisco Revamps Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoint, Launches Software Licensing Program For Advanced Security
The security drumbeat continues at Cisco Partner Summit, as the company combines prevention, detection and response into one offering and extends its Cisco ONE software licesning program.
Cisco Pledges Cheaper On-Premise Storage Compared To AWS Cloud With New UCS S-Series Server
The new UCS S3260 S-Series can lower total cost of ownership by more than 50 percent compared to storing active data in public clouds, Cisco says.
