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WEBINAR:Forming Effective and Profitable Partnerships in a Cloud World!

Thu, Jan 14, 2016 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Ask the Experts Series

Presented by Frank Wassenbergh | VP of Sales |BCM One

Every business goes through a period in which growth is needed but they do not have all of the resources to achieve that growth on their own. As a means to satisfy client demands and the demands of the business usually partnerships are formed with outside entities to fill those needs. This webinar will focus on the complex dynamics of forming effective and profitable partnerships within the cloud community and beyond. We will discuss ways to find, structure, evaluate and manage the pitfalls that inevitably arise along with the best practices to make a partnership its most effective and profitable.

In this informative webinar, Frank will focus on key points including:

- How to find the right partnerships

- What are critical milestones and pitfalls to be aware of when partnering?

- How to establish clear Rules of Engagement and why that is necessary

- Translating the value of that partnership to your clients

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VIDEO: Time Warner Cable BUSINESS CLASS - The Network of Possibility

Description: Today it is more important than ever for businesses to stay connected through high-performing and reliable networks. The Modernize your Network short video showcases how leading organizations are taking advantage of new strategies to boost connectivity and escape the limitations of traditional networking options. This video is a great educational tutorial that includes simple and engaging visuals of how older network connectivity strategies are increasing challenges to organizations and limiting their flexibility and connectivity capabilities. Using Aberdeen Group data, the video also analyzes how Best-in-Class organizations are taking advantage of evolving networking options such as Ethernet over Fiber connectivity. At the end of the video, you can download the complete research paper for best practice recommendations from the Aberdeen Group on how you may improve networking performance, reduce cost, boost user satisfaction, increase reliability, get a higher return on investment and join the ranks of top performing organizations. -CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH TWC BUSINESS CLASS-

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Globally, Metro Ethernet is projected to be a $40 billion “worldwide revenue opportunity”--where U.S. channel partners are expected to take in $5 billion to $7 billion of that global revenue. How did Metro Ethernet become a prime revenue opportunity? Taking a look at the unique benefits that Metro Ethernet offers any business, it’s easy to see why ...

BLOG: Top 6 Reasons Why VARs Choose Metro Ethernet

Globally, Metro Ethernet is projected to be a $40 billion “worldwide revenue opportunity”--where U.S. channel partners are expected to take in $5 billion to $7 billion of that global revenue.

How did Metro Ethernet become a prime revenue opportunity? Taking a look at the unique benefits that Metro Ethernet offers any business, it’s easy to see why VARs who add it to their portfolio are making a smart choice.

Here are the top reasons why VARs are selling Metro Ethernet.

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Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) has served the computing world well. However, enterprises are looking for ways to reduce bandwidth, latency, and utilization costs while holding on to the control found in current setups. Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity is challenging enough, but the cloud and mobility are adding to the pressure on IT profe...

BLOG: Exploring the Promise of SD-WAN

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) has served the computing world well. However, enterprises are looking for ways to reduce bandwidth, latency, and utilization costs while holding on to the control found in current setups.

Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity is challenging enough, but the cloud and mobility are adding to the pressure on IT professionals. The legacy boundaries of enterprises no longer exist, triggering drastic changes to traditional WAN optimization and giving rise to a new playing field: the Software-defined WAN (SD-WAN).

What is stirring the SD-WAN wave? Flexibility and reduced costs are just about the primary drivers of the SD-WAN wave.

Software-defined networking (SDN) has shifted the network infrastructure approach among big enterprises. 

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Businesses are increasingly concerned with network security, and there is a growing opportunity and demand for more advanced technology to secure networks. WAN continues to be a top choice for businesses looking for a fast and flexible Internet connectivity option, but decision-makers and stakeholders may have questions about WAN security. Fortunat...

BLOG:  Enterprise Security and WAN: Best Practices 

Businesses are increasingly concerned with network security, and there is a growing opportunity and demand for more advanced technology to secure networks. WAN continues to be a top choice for businesses looking for a fast and flexible Internet connectivity option, but decision-makers and stakeholders may have questions about WAN security.Fortunately, there are multiple technologies available to help ensure that WAN connections remain fast, functional, and secure...

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Videoconferencing is still catching on with enterprise level businesses, but research only indicates the continued growth and popularity of video in corporate environments. In fact, video is expected to consume 80 percent of all traffic by 2019, according to Cisco’s VNI Global IP Traffic Forecast. Given this upward trend, it is more important than ...

BLOG: How WAN Enables Videoconferencing Adoption and Success

Videoconferencing is still catching on with enterprise level businesses, but research only indicates the continued growth and popularity of video in corporate environments. In fact, video is expected to consume 80 percent of all traffic by 2019, according to Cisco’s VNI Global IP Traffic Forecast.

Given this upward trend, it is more important than ever to discuss with enterprise customers how connectivity plays a role in the success of videoconferencing adoption. Businesses need a dependable and fast WAN connection to ensure the quality and usability of videoconferencing tools.

Here are some top ways in which WAN enables better videoconferencing:

Performance Performance is certainly a key factor for videoconferencing. Potential users need to better understand how this technology is useful and functional, and therefore businesses need to make a careful choice about the network that will support their video traffic.

WAN’s bandwidth, power, and reliability make it the right technology to ensure that the network can support performance requirements. Businesses interested in videoconferencing will want to....

For more information on how WAN can innovate and improve the performance and management of enterprise videoconferencing, 

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DELL WEBINAR: 5 Steps that will Maximize Cloud Sales to the SMB Market

Tue, Nov 10, 2015 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Presented by Darrin Swan | Director, WW Sales and Business Development|Dell Software, Dell Service Provider Program

Pull out your smartphone and think about the anywhere and anytime life-altering personal experiences you enjoy on this device. You are always connected and empowered with virtually unlimited access to information, applications and data. You have instant interactions with just about anyone, making real-time decisions for products and services. At work however, this can be a much different story, but that's about to change. Forget “cloud” for a moment because that's just an enabler. 

The future reality of IT is quickly transitioning toward a utility, similar to turning on a switch, or dialing your power, gas and water up or down. Utility IT on tap! During this presentation, you will learn how Dell is enabling the future of utility IT where customers only pay for value as consumed for the totality of their IT needs. The approach embraces a familiar consumer-like experience, but for business needs. 

This presentation will reveal a practical approach to enable you, like Dell’s other service provider partners, to become the one-stop-shop for all customers’ IT needs. Delivered and managed under your brand, in a pay-for-value-as-consumed utility model, and backed by Dell and Microsoft. Don’t miss it.

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The key challenges facing Managed Service Providers today and how to overcome them!

Thu, Oct 8, 2015 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM BST

Presented by Marco LaVecchia| Vicepresident of Sales North America |AVG

Thanks for your Patience! Hope you can join us on October 8th at 10:00 am MT

Join Marco LaVecchia, Vice President of Sales North America for AVG as he shares lessons learned from over 11 years experience in the managed services space. During this time Marco has built an enviable reputation for helping IT service providers to increase their profits and develop very profitable predictable recurring revenue stream.

In this webinar he will share his key learnings:

• What are the keys to a profitable Managed Services business?

• What are the major opportunities that exist in the industry today?

• What are the key challenges facing Managed Service Providers today and how should you overcome them?

• How do you leverage Security as a key component of your MSP offering?

• How should you position your service offering to remain competitive in today’s highly lucrative but competitive managed services market?

Whether you are building a Managed Services Practice or have a successful Managed services business already, this webinar will help you understand how to take advantage of new opportunities in this key market. -CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN THIS WEBINAR-

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6 Key Requirements for a profitable NOC + Help Desk Service

Read this paper to discover: - Why outsourcing rather than internalizing a NOC +Help Desk is your best strategy- The distinction between NOC and Help Desk activities- Six key success factors for an outsourced solution that cuts mustard - How AVG can support you now

WHITEPAPER: 6 Key Requirements for a profitable NOC + Help Desk Service New!

Read this paper to discover: - Why outsourcing rather than internalizing a NOC +Help Desk is your best strategy- The distinction between NOC and Help Desk activities- Six key success factors for an outsourced solution that cuts mustard - How AVG can support you now

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WEBINAR: Utility IT is the new SMB competitive advantage @Dell

Tue, Sep 8, 2015 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM BST

Presented by Darrin Swan | Director, WW Sales and Business Development|Dell Software, Dell Service Provider Program 

Pull out your smartphone and think about the anywhere and anytime life-altering personal experiences you enjoy on this device. You are always connected and empowered with virtually unlimited access to information, applications and data. You have instant interactions with just about anyone, making real-time decisions for products and services. At work however, this can be a much different story, but that's about to change. Forget “cloud” for a moment because that's just an enabler. The future reality of IT is quickly transitioning toward a utility, similar to turning on a switch, or dialing your power, gas and water up or down. Utility IT on tap! During this presentation, you will learn how Dell is enabling the future of utility IT where customers only pay for value as consumed for the totality of their IT needs. The approach embraces a familiar consumer-like experience, but for business needs. This presentation will reveal a practical approach to enable you, like Dell’s other service provider partners, to become the one-stop-shop for all customers’ IT needs. Delivered and managed under your brand, in a pay-for-value-as-consumed utility model, and backed by Dell and Microsoft. Don’t miss it.  

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WEBINAR: The key challenges facing Managed Service Providers today and how to overcome them! @AVGBusiness

Fri, Sep 25, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM BST

Adding Managed Services to your offering can be a very lucrative opportunity!  Join Marco LaVecchia, Vice President of sales north America in our informative webinar. Marco has been in managed services space for over 11 years and has helped IT service providers to increase their profits and develop very profitable predictable reoccurring revenue streams.  In this webinar you will learn.  - What Managed Services is all about  - The opportunity that exists in the industry today  - Key challenges facing Managed Service Providers today and how to overcome them.  - How to leverage AVG’s offering into every stage of your MSP evolution  - How to position your service offering to remain competitive in today’s managed services market  - What makes AVG the right choice  AVG business has the tools to help you succeed no matter where your business may be today. We are truly your one stop shop for all your service provider needs for today and tomorrow.  Do not miss the opportunity to attend this informative webinar. 

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Where:America, North America (US).

Date:24 Sep, 2015

Time:04:30:00 -  09:30:00

Event description:

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Angus Club Steakhouse 135 E 55th Street New York, NY  10022

Join us for dinner and discourse with your peers, cocktails and

networking, and a panel of vendors to answer your questions! -CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN EVENT-

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How to Build reoccurring revenue models through Managed Services through 100% coverage

Thu, Aug 20, 2015 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM BST

Adding Managed Services to your offering can be a very lucrative opportunity!

Join Marco LaVecchia, Vice President of sales north America in our informative webinar. Marco has been in managed services space for over 11 years and has helped IT service providers to increase their profits and develop very profitable predictable reoccurring revenue streams.

In this webinar you will learn.

- What Managed Services is all about

- The opportunity that exists in the industry today

- Key challenges facing Managed Service Providers today and how to overcome them.

- How to leverage AVG’s offering into every stage of your MSP evolution

- How to position your service offering to remain competitive in today’s managed services market

- What makes AVG the right choice

AVG business has the tools to help you succeed no matter where your business may be today. We are truly your one stop shop for all your service provider needs for today and tomorrow.

Do not miss the opportunity to attend this informative webinar.

-CLICK THE LINK TO JOIN THIS WEBINAR-

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Building a Cloud Services Practice - Pros and Cons of a Brokerage Model

Tue, Aug 11, 2015 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM BST

Presented by Shawn Mills | CEO |Cloud Source Services

You’ve likely decided that cloud services have a place in your client’s environment. However, there different ways to bring cloud services to the market – You can build your own product, private label other services, or broker other services already in the market.

Cloud Services Broker, Shawn Mills will cover the how he made the decision that brokering cloud services was right for building his practice. The brokerage model has its advantages and disadvantages. This workshop is for anyone who wants to know the good, the bad, and the ugly of building a cloud brokerage practice.

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What Every VAR Needs to Understand About Selling Network Connectivity

Tue, Jul 28, 2015 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM BST Show in My Time Zone Presented by Brian Snortheim | Director of Marketing, Channels & Alliances |TWCB

Learn why there’s so much excitement about adding Cable Telecom Services to your portfolio and how Time Warner Cable Business Class can support your efforts in providing a total solution for your business clients!

Forward-thinking IT Solution Providers are building significant value for their business by adding connectivity to their offerings. Increase your margins and stop leaving money on the table by walking away from connectivity opportunities. Build additional value into your customer relationships and partner with a company which is one of the easiest companies to work with in the channel.

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JDL TECHNOLOGIES WEBINAR: A Partner Who Has Built a Cloud Business Discusses What He Did and What He Needs from His Vendors

Listen to a success story from a leading partner who is using the cloud to grow his business, deliver innovative services, and what support he needs from vendors to be successful. There are many debates in the industry today, public versus private cloud, open versus closed systems, and innovation versus control. Your partners are grappling with these issues every day. This webinar will help you to understand better how to leverage the opportunity for developing a cloud practice, and how you can support your own partners with your channel program.

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If you provide hosted or managed services to small-and-medium-sized business (SMBs), we have two solution areas - the CloudRunner service provider platform and Dell SMB Solutions service delivery capabilities - that will give you single-source provider status among your customers.

DELL WHITEPAPER PDF DOWNLOAD: Essential IT-as-a-Service Solutions for SMBs 

If you provide hosted or managed services to small-and-medium-sized business (SMBs), we have two solution areas - the CloudRunner service provider platform and Dell SMB Solutions service delivery capabilities - that will give you single-source provider status among your customers.

SMBs have countless options when it comes to consuming technology. They prefer to buy bundled solutions and increasingly rely on cloud services to meet their IT needs. Dell's goal is to ensure that our Service Provider partners are the easy choice for SMBs, as trusted advisors who deliver the best value for their investment.

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