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Check up on networking services for your clients
Use these easy-to-scan checklists to get a valuable overview of key networking topics in the minimum amount of time. Channel Checklist
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Top SMB networking tips for resellers and service providers
Learn how to choose and implement networking technologies for your small and midsized customers. These tips cover firewall architecture, VPNs, hybrid PBXs and more. Top Tips
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SMBs and hosted VoIP move forward together
While VoIP is a fixture in most large enterprises and the undisputed wave of the future, SMBs often lack the internal resources to deploy their own VoIP solutions. This fact presents an opportunity for hosted VoIP providers to deliver a combination o... Executive Briefing
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Avaya Partner Program Checklist
An overview of Avaya's partner program features. Partner Program Checklist
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VoIP making inroads among SMBs
A VP of IT Infrastructure Solutions discusses the growing usage of VoIP by SMBs. Executive Briefing
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Cisco Partner Summit 2012: Support services, cloud and mobility reign
At Cisco Partner Summit 2012, Cisco continues its attempt to improve business by refocusing its channel partner strategy with support services, mobility and cloud announcements. Channel Chat | 30 Apr 2012
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Cisco Smart Services: Partners can customize with open APIs
At Cisco Partner Summit 2012, the company extended its Cisco Smart Services plan, promising to make management services more customizable and simpler to maneuver. News | 30 Apr 2012
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Cisco Partner Summit 2012: Partner Plus program rewards SMB partners
Cisco announced its new Partner Plus program at the Cisco Partner Summit 2012, offering incentives to partners that win business in the SMB market. News | 20 Apr 2012
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Pinterested in a small business growth strategy?
Utilizing Pinterest could be a new way to boost small business traffic, but will this innovative small business growth strategy improve company visibility and increase sales? Channel Chat | 06 Apr 2012
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Dell-SonicWALL acquisition: Channel benefits and some concerns
The Dell-SonicWALL acquisition could benefit channels from both companies, but SonicWALL partners want to be sure they're recognized and supported in the Dell ranks. News | 23 Mar 2012
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News | 03 Jan 2012
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Cisco launches cloud-based managed services channel program
Cloud-based managed services offer IT headache relief for customers, while expanding partner portfolios with a new take on remote network management and assessment. News | 23 Dec 2011
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Cisco and AT&T partner to sell Cius tablet: Small VARs beware?
Cisco and AT&T have partnered up to sell the Cius tablet in the enterprise business space. Will this partnership risk the chance of smaller VARs selling the Cius tablet? News | 24 May 2011
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SMB networking services: Offering managed cloud services to SMBs
Vendors are looking more closely at SMBs, especially in the area of managed cloud services. In part 2 of this Q&A, Luke Wignall discusses how offering SMB cloud services may affect his SMB business, as well as how his business has recovered since the... Article | 24 Jun 2010
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SMB cloud services: Microsoft managed cloud services for SMBs
Vendors are looking more closely at SMBs in the area of managed cloud services. In this, part 1 of our Q&A, Luke Wignall discusses how offering Microsoft SMB cloud services may affect his SMB. Learn about offering managed cloud services in SMBs and h... Article | 24 Jun 2010
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Selling public sector IT solutions forces partners to do some homework
The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications. Tip
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MSPs and VARs: Offering unified communications services for the SMB
With tiny, overburdened staffs, SMBs are seeking MSPs and VARs to offer the right mix of SMB unified communications services. Tip
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Selling wireless LAN security to your customer's CFO
Wireless LAN security, as with all network security, seems like a no-brainer to a reseller or consultant. However, it's always necessary to have a good strategy to convey the importance of security to a customer's CFO. Get suggestions for a successfu... Tip
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Network recovery: After the security breach
Network security will never be completely secure. Despite a VAR's best efforts, there's always the risk of a security breach. Channel pros need to be ready with the appropriate tools and strategies to achieve a successful network recovery. Tip
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Network access controlled with 802.1x
The oldest trick in the book for network intrusion protection is limiting physical access to the LAN. VARs and networking consultants can use the 802.1x to limit which systems have access to their customer's networks. Tip
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SMB network appliances
As the supply and demand for network and security tools increases for SMBs, so do the options for SMB network appliances. Tip
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How to choose the best router for your customer
Advice on choosing the best router to sell to your customer. Tip
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Creating wireless networks with Windows Vista for SMBs
Microsoft Vista can create a WiFi access point but may not be the best choice for your SMB client. Learn why in this Q&A from our wireless networking expert, Craig Mathias. Ask the Expert
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Simultaneous file access on networked Windows XP PCs
Learn how resellers can help SMBs with networked Windows XP machines access the same file simultaneously. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting VPN connection problems for SMBs
Learn how to help SMBs experiencing problems connecting to their file server through a VPN. Ask the Expert
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Third-party WLAN management systems help keep track of MAC and IP addresses, and logins
Sometimes the Web-based management interface on a router or AP is limited in scope and capacity, and your SMB customers need more from their log files. Here are a few tips to help you decide what to recommend. Ask the Expert
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Channel Chat: Atrion SMB president discusses SMB networking services
SMBs are spending more and more money in IT -- and that business could be yours to grab. In this Channel Chat, Rick Norberg, president of Atrion SMB, discusses Atrion's new SMB venture and provides advice on offering SMB networking services. Podcast
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Cisco Partner Summit 2012: Support services, cloud and mobility reign
At Cisco Partner Summit 2012, Cisco continues its attempt to improve business by refocusing its channel partner strategy with support services, mobility and cloud announcements. Channel Chat
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Cisco Smart Services: Partners can customize with open APIs
At Cisco Partner Summit 2012, the company extended its Cisco Smart Services plan, promising to make management services more customizable and simpler to maneuver. News
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Cisco Partner Summit 2012: Partner Plus program rewards SMB partners
Cisco announced its new Partner Plus program at the Cisco Partner Summit 2012, offering incentives to partners that win business in the SMB market. News
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Pinterested in a small business growth strategy?
Utilizing Pinterest could be a new way to boost small business traffic, but will this innovative small business growth strategy improve company visibility and increase sales? Channel Chat
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Dell-SonicWALL acquisition: Channel benefits and some concerns
The Dell-SonicWALL acquisition could benefit channels from both companies, but SonicWALL partners want to be sure they're recognized and supported in the Dell ranks. News
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Selling public sector IT solutions forces partners to do some homework
The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications. Tip
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News
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Cisco launches cloud-based managed services channel program
Cloud-based managed services offer IT headache relief for customers, while expanding partner portfolios with a new take on remote network management and assessment. News
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Cisco and AT&T partner to sell Cius tablet: Small VARs beware?
Cisco and AT&T have partnered up to sell the Cius tablet in the enterprise business space. Will this partnership risk the chance of smaller VARs selling the Cius tablet? News
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SMB networking services: Offering managed cloud services to SMBs
Vendors are looking more closely at SMBs, especially in the area of managed cloud services. In part 2 of this Q&A, Luke Wignall discusses how offering SMB cloud services may affect his SMB business, as well as how his business has recovered since the... Article
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About Small and Medium-Sized Business Networks
Small and medium-sized business (SMB) network tips and expert advice for value-added resellers (VARs) and networking consultants who help SMBs install, administer, manage and secure their business networks. You'll learn how to choose a router and VPN for your small business clients, learn network management SMB best practices, learn how to secure remote access and how to implement VoIP for an SMB. Also read about market growth in SMB voice and data networking and the home networking market.