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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 Expands Skype's Chat and Video Reach

In an effort to broaden Skype's user base, Microsoft on Thursday made it possible for Skype users to open their conversations to people on other services such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter and WhatsApp.

Microsoft Promises To 'Mainstream' Dynamics, but Can It Deliver?

For those who believe Microsoft's rhetoric, the synergy that Dynamics partners have been dreaming about for 15 years might soon become reality.

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.

2015 RCP Rocket Award Winners: Risk-Takers Rise to the Top

For the third straight year, Redmond Channel Partner magazine and Revenue Rocket Consulting Group spotlight three companies that exemplify sustainable growth strategies for the 2015 RCP Rocket Awards.

2015 Winner: Valorem Takes a 'First-in' Approach

Risk is part and parcel of Valorem Consulting's DNA.

2015 Winner: Pariveda Focuses on Its People

Nowadays, it seems anithetical for any modern company to focus on its employees first and on its customers second.

2015 Winner: Uptime Does Verticalization Right

The common refrain among services providers is that specialization is critical to success.

Microsoft Posts 2016 Event Schedule, Changes Ignite Venue

Microsoft on Wednesday released its event schedule for the upcoming year, as well as announced a venue change for its Ignite event from Chicago to Atlanta.

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.

Microsoft Shakes Up MVP Categories

Microsoft this month is shuffling the structure of its Most Valuable Professional program, which is an important badge of credibility for many members of the Microsoft Partner Network.