What are best practices for selling Software as a Service (SaaS)?
You've heard of SaaS, but how do you make money from it? Our SearchSystemsChannel.com expert has some advice on selling SaaS. Do you agree with his advice? Why or why not?
You've heard of SaaS, but how do you make money from it? Our SearchSystemsChannel.com expert has some advice on selling SaaS. Do you agree with his advice? Why or why not?
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What accounts for the trend toward SMB security?
Our expert on SearchSecurityChannel.com says the natural consolidation of both technology and solution providers means that competition for named accounts and big-ticket items is fierce. As a result, the SMB security market is becoming more popular than ever. Has that been your experience?
Our expert on SearchSecurityChannel.com says the natural consolidation of both technology and solution providers means that competition for named accounts and big-ticket items is fierce. As a result, the SMB security market is becoming more popular than ever. Has that been your experience?
When should your clients upgrade?
What are the top reasons your clients should upgrade their network infrastructure? Our SearchNetworkingChannel.com expert says performance, reliability and security have to be at the top of the list. What do you think?
What are the top reasons your clients should upgrade their network infrastructure? Our SearchNetworkingChannel.com expert says performance, reliability and security have to be at the top of the list. What do you think?
Why would a service provider recommend Microsoft Hyper-V over VMware?
On SearchSystemsChannel.com, systems expert Hilary Cotter says that Microsoft has done its homework with Hyper-V to make it competitive with VMware ESX. But some VMware partners say Hyper-V has a lot of growing up to do before it can take on VMware. Who's right? Which one should VARs recommend to...
On SearchSystemsChannel.com, systems expert Hilary Cotter says that Microsoft has done its homework with Hyper-V to make it competitive with VMware ESX. But some VMware partners say Hyper-V has a lot of growing up to do before it can take on VMware. Who's right? Which one should VARs recommend to...
How can service providers ensure that network projects succeed?
We all hear the horror stories about network projects gone wrong. But is success all down to black magic or the luck of the draw? On SearchNetworkingChannel.com, expert Matt Vlasach says there are some simple steps -- Discovery, Design, Deployment and Maintenance -- you can follow to make sure your...
We all hear the horror stories about network projects gone wrong. But is success all down to black magic or the luck of the draw? On SearchNetworkingChannel.com, expert Matt Vlasach says there are some simple steps -- Discovery, Design, Deployment and Maintenance -- you can follow to make sure your...
Do you use security metrics with your clients?
Some experts say that security VARs and consultants aren't doing enough to help their clients formulate meaningful security metrics. The argument is that the typical security metrics aren't business-focused enough (e.g., cost reduction), so most companies end up viewing security as just an overhead...
Some experts say that security VARs and consultants aren't doing enough to help their clients formulate meaningful security metrics. The argument is that the typical security metrics aren't business-focused enough (e.g., cost reduction), so most companies end up viewing security as just an overhead...
Windows networking: how to display access points and other computers on the network
I have a wireless LAN at home but am confused about how to display access points and other computers on the network. I use an iMAC, a PC with XP, and a Netgear wireless router. I don't use any wired connections. What/how should I be able to see of this network from the XP machine? Why does...
I have a wireless LAN at home but am confused about how to display access points and other computers on the network. I use an iMAC, a PC with XP, and a Netgear wireless router. I don't use any wired connections. What/how should I be able to see of this network from the XP machine? Why does...
Are network access control products finally living up to their billing?
Network access control (NAC) products sound like a good idea. And they seem to work well to protect against inadvertent pollution by authorized users. But some experts think we should be skeptical that NAC products can fend off hostile attacks. Do you think NAC products are being oversold as the...
Network access control (NAC) products sound like a good idea. And they seem to work well to protect against inadvertent pollution by authorized users. But some experts think we should be skeptical that NAC products can fend off hostile attacks. Do you think NAC products are being oversold as the...
How to determine if a client-side Internet connection is using VPN?
A German Seti@Home user is asking the Boinc developers' forum how one can determine if a TCP/IP connection is a VPN connection or not. Management of his company does not want Boinc using the connection if it is a VPN. Can you tell me how one can tell if a client-side Internet connection is a VPN...
A German Seti@Home user is asking the Boinc developers' forum how one can determine if a TCP/IP connection is a VPN connection or not. Management of his company does not want Boinc using the connection if it is a VPN. Can you tell me how one can tell if a client-side Internet connection is a VPN...
How would you rate the Certified Ethical Hacker designation vs. CISSP?
How would you rate the Certified Ethical Hacker designation vs. CISSP? What are the differences? What are the advantages of one over the other? Thanks for any opinion you can offer.
How would you rate the Certified Ethical Hacker designation vs. CISSP? What are the differences? What are the advantages of one over the other? Thanks for any opinion you can offer.
Question about Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards
If you are a Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards for US residents over the phone for another reseller do you have to be PCI compliant? Assume no software is hosted or stored on premise bit is done by a 3rd party based in US. What regulations does the Call Center fall under?
If you are a Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards for US residents over the phone for another reseller do you have to be PCI compliant? Assume no software is hosted or stored on premise bit is done by a 3rd party based in US. What regulations does the Call Center fall under?
Need help designing a network for videoconferencing for a campus?
What type of severs, routers, bridges, switches and cables are suitable for videoconferencing? Also, how do you design a network for videoconferencing for a campus? Please help me. Thank you.
What type of severs, routers, bridges, switches and cables are suitable for videoconferencing? Also, how do you design a network for videoconferencing for a campus? Please help me. Thank you.
Call Center regulations in Canada
If you are a Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards for US residents over the phone for another reseller do you have to be PCI compliant? Assume no software is hosted or stored on premise bit is done by a 3rd party based in US. What regulations does the Call Center fall under?
If you are a Canadian Call Center processing US Credit Cards for US residents over the phone for another reseller do you have to be PCI compliant? Assume no software is hosted or stored on premise bit is done by a 3rd party based in US. What regulations does the Call Center fall under?
How a router helps in delivering and connecting two networks at different places
How does a router help in delivering and connecting two networks at different places, say for example one sends some data from India to a friend in the USA and they are working on different machines: one is working on a PC machine and the other on a MAC machine?
How does a router help in delivering and connecting two networks at different places, say for example one sends some data from India to a friend in the USA and they are working on different machines: one is working on a PC machine and the other on a MAC machine?
considering CCaas Converged Communications as a service
looking at replacing existing PBX with a CCaas soultion to gain the benefit of voip without using IT resources to suppport voice and data in house. Looking for any positve or negitive experiences.
looking at replacing existing PBX with a CCaas soultion to gain the benefit of voip without using IT resources to suppport voice and data in house. Looking for any positve or negitive experiences.
Problems with network wireless card
I have a HP pavillion zd7000 laptop with a Broadcom 54g maxperformance 802.11g wireless card. I have had this laptop for almost 2 years with no problems. Recently the card is loosing connection and after I search for wireless networks it will reconnect. I is very annoying to be online and...
I have a HP pavillion zd7000 laptop with a Broadcom 54g maxperformance 802.11g wireless card. I have had this laptop for almost 2 years with no problems. Recently the card is loosing connection and after I search for wireless networks it will reconnect. I is very annoying to be online and...
Windows XP Tablet Edition getting error with atginahook.dll
Hello, I am troubleshooting a laptop running Windows XP Tablet Edition, and am getting errors when trying to boot into Windows. The system starts up normally, but when it gets to the login screen, it has an error message which states: "User Interface Error The Logon User Interface DLL...
Hello, I am troubleshooting a laptop running Windows XP Tablet Edition, and am getting errors when trying to boot into Windows. The system starts up normally, but when it gets to the login screen, it has an error message which states: "User Interface Error The Logon User Interface DLL...
Thinkpad Fan Error
We have an IBM Thinkpad that is giving us a "Fan Error" message during boot up. The fan has been replaced and we still get the same error message. Anyone have any thoughts on how to fix the problem? TIA.
We have an IBM Thinkpad that is giving us a "Fan Error" message during boot up. The fan has been replaced and we still get the same error message. Anyone have any thoughts on how to fix the problem? TIA.
