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Cloud Managed Services Market Expected to Grow to $76.73 Billion by 2021 If you're seeing high growth in demand for cloud-based managed services, a new study from "Research and Markets" points to a trajectory that would more than double the current numbers in the next five years The organization estimates [...]
Accenture Expands Machine Learning Capabilities through Acquisition Accenture has announced the pending acquisition of Waltham, Mass-based OPS Rules, a boutique analytics consulting company that specializes in the application of data science to create supply chain and operations analytics solutions. OPS Rules provides multi-echelon inventory optimization, custom supply chain analytics, supply [...]
Arrow Electronics Joins Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program Arrow Electronics, Inc. has announced its participation in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program, which is designed to strengthen customer relationships and expand cloud sales opportunities. Arrow will leverage its global base of value-added resellers and managed service providers to sell Microsoft [...]
Sophos Rolls Out MSP Partner Program Acknowledging the role of managed services in today's market, Sophos, a UK-based security vendor, announced "MSP Connect," a new partner program built specifically for the managed service provider community. In addition to portfolio access covering endpoint and network security products, the company also provides [...]
Dell Launches Partnerships to Support Internet of Things Dell has launched an Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions Partner Program aimed at bringing together key technologies serving the IoT space. The Round Rock, Tex.-based company reports that more than 25 partners are already on board, including GE, Microsoft, OSIsoft, PTC, SAP [...]
Ingram Micro Adds New Cloud Delivery Platforms Ingram Micro has rolled out three new cloud services delivery platforms for channel partners, as well as several key enhancements to its global Cloud Marketplace. The new cloud delivery platforms are designed to help channel partners to establish and grow cloud services businesses [...]
Citrix Introduces New Partner Growth Incentives Citrix has rolled out adjustments to its partner program, including a new upfront discount for partner-identified sales opportunities and the expansion of its marketing development funds. As part of an effort to drive mid-market demand generation, Citrix is introducing a new Strategic Development Fund [...]
IBM Announces Planned Acquisition of Bluewolf IBM has announced plans to acquire Bluewolf Group LLC-- one of Salesforce's top partners and a widely recognized player in cloud consulting and implementation services. Upon completion of the transaction, Bluewolf will join with the existing design, analytics, and mobile capabilities of IBM Interactive [...]
AlienVault Selects Westcon-Comstor as First Global Distributor AlienVault, a San Mateo, Calif.-based security vendor, has announced a global distribution agreement with Westcon-Comstor. In addition, AlienVault will take part in Westcon-Comstor's Global Incubation Program, which helps innovative technology vendors develop global distribution relationships for their products and services. Based on the [...]
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