Solution Providers


Microsoft Talks Up SharePoint Server's Hybrid Future

Future SharePoint developments will focus on enabling organizations to deploy "hybrid" SharePoint architectures, according to a recent talk by a senior Microsoft executive.

Google Incents Partners To Nab Office 365 Customers

Google is calling on its 13,000 partners to convince midsized enterprises to give Google Apps a try.

Analysis: The Top 4 Security Worries of MSPs

The No. 1 reason for a customer to fire you, the partner, is loss of data. Here's how to make sure that doesn't happen.

Microsoft Unveils Azure AD Domain Services

Microsoft rolled out previews of its Azure Active Directory products this week, including the completely new "Azure AD Domain Services."

Windows 10 Servicing Feature Added to SCCM 2016 Preview

Microsoft this week updated Technical Preview 3 (TP3) of its System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2016 product, bringing a new management capability designed for Windows 10 clients.

Microsoft Adds 'Nested Virtualization' to New Windows 10 Build

Microsoft this week released the latest Windows 10 test build, which includes a preview of a new "nested virtualization" feature.

Dell Acquires EMC in Largest IT Deal in History

In a deal that will reshape the IT landscape, Dell Inc. has agreed to acquire EMC Corp. for $67 billion.

Microsoft Launches 'Project Venus' To Boost Azure Backup

Organizations can now use Microsoft's Azure Backup service to back up Hyper-V virtual machines, as well as the files and folders of some of Microsoft's flagship servers.

Dell Reportedly in Negotions To Buy EMC

According to the New York Times, Dell is in "advanced talks" to buy EMC, the parent company of VMware.

Q&A with Microsoft's John Case: All About the CSP

Microsoft's top Office executive and a key player in the development of the Cloud Solution Provider program talks to us about what the CSP means for partners.

Microsoft's CSP Ecosystem: A Guide to the Players

Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider program opens up a whole new world for partners. Here's a guide to the categories of partners, vendors and tools that are emerging to seize the CSP opportunity. 

Microsoft Unveils New Windows 10 Devices, Surface Book

Products include new Lumia phones, an improved Surface Pro 4 and a new laptop.

AWS Boosts Partner Program with IoT, Migration Competencies

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. is well on its way to doubling its partner investment, fulfilling a promise it made to partners last year.

Should You Be a Microsoft CSP? 20 Points To Consider

Here are the most essential factors Microsoft partners should think about before jumping on Microsoft's new Cloud Solution Provider bandwagon.

Microsoft Rolls Out Exchange Server 2016

Microsoft on Thursday released Exchange Server 2016, its next-generation messaging server product for on-premises deployments.