Avangate has released results of a Forrester Consulting commissioned study, the Technology Adoption Profile (TAP), which confirms the increasing role of the channel, especially in the emerging Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space. The majority (79%) of ISVs surveyed reported that their channel partner program will play a strategic role in growing SaaS revenues. In addition, 66% of respondents said that channel partners […]
By Preciouse Gross, Community Manager, BlueSnap Customer acquisition and retention are integral parts of any business. However, when your business depends on the promise of “no long-term contracts and cancel your subscription at any time,” you have to rely on customer service techniques that will help acquire and maintain long-lasting relationships. This is the case […]
By Lance Speck, VP and General Manager, Integration Products, Pervasive Software What is your data integration strategy? If you’re at a loss for words, don’t worry. Many organizations don’t even realize how data integration can help them. If you do have an integration strategy, you need to consider how data trends are evolving and how […]
The Problem: More organizations are creating thought leadership content via E-books, white papers, infographics and webinars, among other mediums. With content marketing becoming a must-have for B2B organizations, vendors are striving to ensure partners have seamless access to marketing collateral at all times. However, efficient asset sharing and customization remains a leading struggle for most […]
Desktone, Inc., a Desktop as a Service (DaaS) provider, yesterday announced that service providers in the U.S. and Canada can now access the Desktone Platform via the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace. The Ingram Cloud Marketplace was developed to be an online resource for solution providers to shop, procure, provision and obtain invoices for their cloud […]
SaaSMAX, an online distributor marketplace that connects and facilitates commerce between resellers and cloud-based app vendors, will be educating resellers on the variety of business opportunities available in the SaaS and Cloud App market. At this year’s SMB Nation 2012 Fall Conference, to be held October 11 through 13 at the Rio Hotel in Las […]
The Problem: More organizations are noting the benefits of making enterprise applications, data and resources available in the cloud. In fact, recent research from CompTIA indicated that 63% of IT organizations are focusing on establishing cloud-based delivery models within the next year. However, once organizations make apps and cloud-based services available to end-users, how can […]
D-Link, a provider of cloud and networking infrastructure, has joined the SaaSMAX network to offer its Fuzion and CloudCommand Managed Wireless Access Points solutions. The SaaSMAX platform was designed to connection solution providers with app vendors. As a result, D-Link will be able to increase awareness of its solutions to the site’s network of solution […]
At this year’s RetailNOW conference, developed by the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), the growth of consumer-grade devices, SaaS business models and mobile payment will come to the forefront, offering technology providers, resellers and end-users in retail and hospitality the education to thrive and survive. The event will take place July 29, 2012, to Aug. […]
A new study released from CompTIA has reaffirmed the growing influence of cloud computing and managed services. Findings from CompTIA’s Second Annual State of IT Channel Programs study has revealed 63% of IT firms will focus on establishing cloud-based delivery models within the next year. Additionally, 46% of companies are moving to a managed services […]