Why tech sales cycles take so long for service providers
Many technology service providers are experiencing ‘long sales cycles’. But how long is long?
Integration and Services
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IBM, Maersk launch blockchain-based shipping platform with 94 early adopters
Scores of early adopters have agreed to pilot the distributed ledger technology, enabling them to track shipments in near-real time.
U.S. government seeks Facebook help to wiretap Messenger
The U.S. government is trying to force Facebook to break the encryption in its popular Messenger app, according to three people briefed on the case.
What makes customers tick in the cloud?
We assess the cloud spending patterns of customers through profiling readers of CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World publications.
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- Cisco’s global channel chief resigns
- Cisco software, subscription strategies pay off
- Australian teen sparks FBI action after hacking Apple: media
- Nominations for Reseller News Innovation Awards closing soon
- Westcon-Comstor strikes A/NZ alliance with Alibaba Cloud
- Ministry of Education renews free Microsoft software deal until end of 2021
- Security bets pay off as Cisco reports strong financials
- Dell EMC responds to partner feedback with new enterprise program
- Does big data equal big opportunity for the channel?
- Sky turns to Google Cloud to shut down English Premier League piracy
- Transition Systems lands sole distie deal with Avocor
Security in the hybrid cloud
Cloud services are not new. Many of the technologies, such as remote access to applications, ready-to-use infrastructure and pre-configured environments have been around for many years. What has changed is the scope of different services and the scale they can offer. And the idea of having to size a system before deploying it is disappearing as new cloud platforms offer almost infinite scalability. Read more
Slideshows
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Sophos Discover outlines security strategies for trans-Tasman partners
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EDGE 2018: Kiwis kick back with Super Rugby before NZ session
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EDGE 2018: Kiwis assess key customer priorities through NZ research
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EDGE 2018: Golfers go for glory in the EDGE Cup with HP
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EDGE 2018: 300 tech leaders come together for Dinner Under the Hangar
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Security, cloud and IoT on show at Ingram Micro One
Features
Microsoft takes struggling Edge browser to iOS, Android
The iOS version of Edge uses the same WebKit engine that powers Apple's Safari, while the Android Edge is based on the Blink engine Google maintains for Chrome.
Oracle refreshes entire SaaS line, aiming to fuel cloud momentum
As the migration of businesses to the cloud picks up steam, Oracle is intent on keeping up.
FAQ: How Apple, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla will eliminate Adobe Flash
Here's what will happen to Flash Player on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari between now and the end of 2020.
Microsoft declares April's Windows 10 upgrade ready for business
Creators Update is now suitable for broad deployment in enterprise.
HPE highlights innovation in software-defined IT, security at Discover
At its Discover conference this week, HPE is pulling back the curtains on firmware security and advances in software-defined IT.
Opinions
Windows 10 is making too many PCs obsolete
Windows 10 will be supported until Oct. 14, 2025 — unless your computer has a Clover Trail CPU. Then you’re out of luck.
The rise of vagueness as a service
An unexpected trend is emerging in technology. Information presented to the user is growing vague. Columnist Mike Elgan explains why.
