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CDW to Acquire Sirius in Blockbuster Channel Deal
CDW Corp. announced today that it plans to acquire Sirius Computer Solutions for $2.5 billion in cash, combining two of the top channel companies. CDW will acquire Sirius from an affiliate of private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. The combined company would boast $20 billion in net sales, based on full-year 2020 results. Founded…
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Channel Program Offers Low-Risk Path to Quantum Computing
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) has rolled out a new partner program that promises to deliver a low-risk but high-reward path to using quantum computing to provide value to customers. The announcement follows the launch of Qatalytst, QCI’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) quantum computing solution, earlier this year. Qatalyst makes quantum computing resources readily accessible to users on…
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MSP Survey Reveals Competitive Challenges in Cloud Era
The last year has obviously had a profound impact on managed service providers (MSPs), who have seen almost every aspect of their business transformed. A global survey of 1,884 MSPs conducted by Strategy Analytics on behalf of Datto Holding Corp, a provider of data protection and cybersecurity tools widely used by MSPs, finds half of…
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CompTIA’s Long-Term Solution for the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Here’s a great example of a trade association planning for the long-term growth of its industry, namely the computer technology industry. Earlier this year, CompTIA – the Computer Technology Industry Association – launched its National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council, featuring representatives from all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto…
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Obituary: The Passing of the Password
It is with a mixture of gratitude and relief that the Microsoft family has informed us of the timely passing of the beleaguered password after a long illness. “Nobody likes passwords,” explained Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President for Security, Compliance and Identity, speaking on behalf of the family. “They’re inconvenient. They’re a prime target for attacks.…
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Wipro: Channel Partner Profile & Services
Wipro is an information technology, consulting, and business process services company based out of Bengaluru, India. Originally incorporated in 1945, the company entered the IT products business in 1982, slowly morphing into the tech outsourcing giant it is today. Wipro is also one of our picks for top channel partners. With more than 200,000 employees…
