July 24, 2009
Differentiate Your Partner Program: Start with the End in Mind
The VAR Guy
Heather K. Margolis writes how to businesses can more effectively attract certain types of partners to their partner programs.
“Don’t jump into creating a differentiated program without first deciding a) your target market, b) the type of partner you want to recruit to reach that target, and c) what that partner would want or expect out of a partner program.”
Move Over Netbooks, Here Come Smartbooks
The VAR Guy
The VAR Guy provides details about Qualcomm’s upcoming Smartbook product launch, which is set for release later this year.
“Expected to be slightly larger than the iPhone, Smartbooks are mobile Internet devices (MIDs) that run Windows, Google Android and a range of Linux alternatives.”
Report: IT Outsourcing Still Shows Growth
MSP mentor
John Moore writes that according to a recent report from TPI, the outsourcing market has shown signs of growth this year.
“IT outsourcing, the sector relevant to most MSPs, actually showed increased activity, TPI noted. Total contract value in the Americas region grew six per cent in the first half of 2009.”