December 23, 2009
UC for Mobile Workers
Network World
Johna Till Johnson writes about mobile workers and unified communications (UC) technology.
“Vendors are extending their enterprise UC platforms to support devices such as Google Android, RIM BlackBerry, and Apple iPhone via browser-based clients and apps. It’s important to integrate mobile workers into unified communications (UC) plans, while supporting a broad range of mobile platforms. Seventy-five percent of companies now have a mobility strategy, and those with one universally say it is either extremely or very successful. Thirty-eight percent of companies are adding support for iPhone in the next 12 months.”
Cloud Computing: How VARs Can Get Started
The VAR Guy
Joshua Beil offers some tips for VARs and solution providers who are interested in getting into the cloud computing space.
“Cloud computing services are offered and delivered over the Internet and the expectation of the end customer is that they can purchase and manage these services over the Internet a la carte and bundled for discounts. Your business requires an ordering system and customer-facing storefront that is integrated with a product catalog. You must be able to define the ordering steps, product-specific data collection, and address business-specific requirements around direct order-entry and sales commissions.”
2010: Seven Next Moves for MSPs…
MSPmentor
Joe Panettieri writes why businesses should look to open new job opportunities in the New Year.
“Create Some Jobs: Go ahead. Open your wallet a little wider. Even if you can’t afford to hire full-time employees, there is awesome talent on the street (freelancers, consultants, interns) ready to help you with specific project work. With U.S. unemployment around 10 per cent, employers have the power to pick and choose the best talent available. Don’t waste this opportunity. Grab the talent you need.”