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IT systems management: Production acceptance, application deployment
Read about the final stages of production acceptance and find out how to ensure proper application deployment with this chapter excerpt on IT systems management. Chapter Excerpt
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IT systems management: The production acceptance process
This chapter excerpt on IT systems management explains how solutions providers can benefit from production acceptance and details the steps to effective implementation. Chapter Excerpt
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SOA governance and implementation guide
This guide defines service-oriented architecture (SOA) while explaining the significance of SOA governance and the roles solutions providers play in successful implementation and data standardization practices. Guide
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Top 10 tips for creating Software as a Service business opportunities
Now, more than ever, this economy is forcing VARs to adapt to their surroundings. These tips will help you generate business using the Software as a Service model. Top 10
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Google reseller guide to Apps, Chrome and Android
If you're thinking about becoming a Google reseller, use this guide to learn the pros and cons of working with Google Apps and the Chrome and Android operating systems. Guide
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Top 10 considerations when implementing Software as a Service
Once you go through this list of the top 10 considerations for implementing Software as a Service (SaaS), you will be ready to tackle SaaS implementation head on. These tasks are meant to ensure that there are no surprises in the implementation proce... Chapter Excerpt
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Common SaaS problems that occur after implementation
There are still a few problems you can run into after implementing Software as a Service and this list can help you prepare clients for connection or software application issues. Chapter Excerpt
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Migrating to a Software as a Service environment
The transition to Software as a Service (SaaS) isn't always a smooth one. Knowing the dos and don'ts of SaaS migration and implementation is essential when using SaaS offerings to meet clients' needs. Chapter Excerpt
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Top 10 pitfalls when implementing Software as a Service
Reading about the common issues that occur when implementing Software as a Service can save you time and money. Find out what these pitfalls are and how you can avoid them. Chapter Excerpt
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ITIL guide: Best practices, implementation and training
This Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) guide has all you need to know about ITIL best practices, implementation, certification, training and tools. Learn about the ITIL framework and IT change management from our compilation of res... Guide
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Google Apps vs. Microsoft hosted application services battle heats up
Microsoft takes steps to attract more Business Productivity Online Suite customers as it faces increased competition from Google Apps in the hosted application services market. Article | 14 Jul 2009
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Red Hat, Hewlett-Packard create new SOA platform
The two companies have teamed up to give users a better data center experience by adding SOA Systinet governance software to the JBoss Enterprise SOA platform. Article | 19 Jun 2009
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Systems Channel News Roundup, Jan. 12-16
This week's headlines: XP users say thanks but no thanks to Windows 7, and storage vendors court VARs at Macworld. Article | 16 Jan 2009
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Why service providers need to pay attention to SOA
Service providers might be a little overwhelmed by service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions, but it's time to go beyond the confusion and learn how you can increase ROI with SOA. It is a means to an end, says Robert Schneider, an independent SOA... Interview | 18 Feb 2008
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VAR, ISV partners see opportunity in SugarCRM model
Some ISVs and VARs see growth and profit potential supporting commercial open source applications. Article | 08 Feb 2008
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Enterprise content management SaaS providers leave VARs uncertain
Early providers of enterprise content management (ECM) Software as a Service (SaaS) take opposite tacks -- one embracing resellers, the other discarding them after SaaS rollout. Article | 29 May 2007
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CRM implementation for one SMB becomes an extensible line of business
A CRM implementation for Skyline Exhibits gives one CRM reseller a shot at contracts for all the company's dealers, but only if the implementation was standard and simple. Article | 01 May 2007
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Incoming spam leads CRM solution provider to a chain of business deals
Spam email asking a CRM solution provider to buy booth displays was bidirectional marketing; it made him realize past work could become future CRM business leads, if planned right. Article | 01 May 2007
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Salesforce.com offers Apex-only edition for customers who don't need CRM
SaaS provider Salesforce.com launched Salesforce Platform Edition, a new licensing option that will let customers use AppExchange programs without having to purchase its core CRM service. Article | 23 Apr 2007
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Symantec SaaS push will force channel to change
Symantec's new SaaS platform will make VARs become more like service providers and reward those that already are, experts say. Article | 18 Apr 2007
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Three steps to SOA implementation revenue
With 70% of companies using SOA to ease business system integration, solution providers looking to get involved with SOA implementation should follow three key steps. Tip
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BPM tools: Benefits and opportunities
BPM tools and services can help both you and your customers gain a competitive advantage, by cutting out customers' process inefficiencies and setting you apart from the rest of the pack. Tip
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Software as a Service market gives rise to new software sales decision maker
VARs involved in software sales will need to change their tactics as Software as a Service takes hold of the market and a new decision maker emerges. Find out how to adjust your strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Tip
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Selling SaaS: How and why providers need to change their thinking
Software as a Service (SaaS) is dramatically changing the software distribution landscape. And while it won't render service providers obsolete, it will require some operational changes and a different approach to selling software within many applica... Tip
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Continuous integration can ease pain of software development projects
Continuous integration practices can help you streamline your customers' software development projects by simplifying integration work and reducing bugs as well as the time needed to get new team members up and running. Tip
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Stay competitive with Software as a Service business intelligence services
Big and bulky business intelligence systems are being delivered directly to customers as Software as a Service (SaaS), making customers' shops more agile but also changing the playing field for value-added resellers (VARs). To stay competitive, VARs ... Tip
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Finding a niche in open source ERP
Companies that fit a certain profile are good candidates for open source ERP. Learn how to ID those companies and find a quality vendor to partner with. Tip
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Ensuring data standardization in SOA using Service Data Objects
Service Data Objects eases the task of standardizing data among Web service components in a SOA implementation. Find out why it beats out XSLT and what benefits it can bring you and your customers. Tip
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Checklist: Software as a Service revenue opportunities
Value-added resellers who are concerned about Software as a Service taking a chunk out of their bottom line have a legitimate concern. But by taking advantage of new SaaS opportunities such as the four detailed below, VARs can continue to generate So... Tip
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Software as a Service market opportunities abound
Microsoft's entrance into the Software as a Service market improves prospects for channel professionals. Tip
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Why should service providers pay attention to SOA?
SOA depicts how two services or programs can communicate with each other. Learn why SOA should catch the attention of service providers and the benefits that SOA has on internal applications. Ask the Expert
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What are Web services, and how can they benefit my clients?
Learn how Web services, as the latest incarnation of service-oriented computing, can offer numerous benefits to you and your clients. Ask the Expert
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What are best practices for selling Software as a Service (SaaS)?
Learn the benefits of Software as a Service (Saas) for your customers and how you can create and sell services that best fit their business needs. Ask the Expert
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Web-based database support
Finding the right Web-based application for the job can make database support easier for VARs. Ask the Expert
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Architectural solutions to Web-based applications with large datasets for VARs
Rather than throwing hardware to configure a database to support web-based applications with large dynamic datasets, VARs can use architectural solutions to solve problems. Ask the Expert
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Considering Google Apps as a service offering
Learn which factors are the most significant when considering Google Apps as a service offering, and find out which capabilities are important to your clients. Podcast
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Podcast Series: ITSM and ITIL FAQ
How can you justify ITSM spending? What should your ITSM and ITIL priorities be? How can you involve customers in the project? Get answers to these ITSM and ITIL FAQs and more in part three of ITSM and ITIL podcast series with Pink Elephant's George ... Podcast
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Podcast Series: ITIL support services
Identify ITIL support services to offer customers in part two of our three-part ITSM and ITIL podcast series. Podcast
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Podcast Series: ITSM and ITIL basics
Adelle McIlroy of GTSI Corp. identifies ITSM and ITIL services you could be offering to customers in part one of SearchSystemsChannel.com's three-part ITSM and ITIL podcast series. Podcast
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IT systems management: Production acceptance, application deployment
Read about the final stages of production acceptance and find out how to ensure proper application deployment with this chapter excerpt on IT systems management. Chapter Excerpt
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IT systems management: The production acceptance process
This chapter excerpt on IT systems management explains how solutions providers can benefit from production acceptance and details the steps to effective implementation. Chapter Excerpt
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SOA governance and implementation guide
This guide defines service-oriented architecture (SOA) while explaining the significance of SOA governance and the roles solutions providers play in successful implementation and data standardization practices. Guide
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Top 10 tips for creating Software as a Service business opportunities
Now, more than ever, this economy is forcing VARs to adapt to their surroundings. These tips will help you generate business using the Software as a Service model. Top 10
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Google reseller guide to Apps, Chrome and Android
If you're thinking about becoming a Google reseller, use this guide to learn the pros and cons of working with Google Apps and the Chrome and Android operating systems. Guide
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Top 10 considerations when implementing Software as a Service
Once you go through this list of the top 10 considerations for implementing Software as a Service (SaaS), you will be ready to tackle SaaS implementation head on. These tasks are meant to ensure that there are no surprises in the implementation proce... Chapter Excerpt
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Common SaaS problems that occur after implementation
There are still a few problems you can run into after implementing Software as a Service and this list can help you prepare clients for connection or software application issues. Chapter Excerpt
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Migrating to a Software as a Service environment
The transition to Software as a Service (SaaS) isn't always a smooth one. Knowing the dos and don'ts of SaaS migration and implementation is essential when using SaaS offerings to meet clients' needs. Chapter Excerpt
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Top 10 pitfalls when implementing Software as a Service
Reading about the common issues that occur when implementing Software as a Service can save you time and money. Find out what these pitfalls are and how you can avoid them. Chapter Excerpt
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Google Apps vs. Microsoft hosted application services battle heats up
Microsoft takes steps to attract more Business Productivity Online Suite customers as it faces increased competition from Google Apps in the hosted application services market. Article
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Find enterprise application integration (EAI) systems and tools information including news, tips, how-tos and best practices for systems integrators, service providers, value-added resellers (VARs) and computer and IT consultants interested in providing enterprise application integration services to customers. This topic includes tutorials and expert advice on enterprise application integration architecture and opportunities to help you provide clients with EAI software.