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5 Channel Partner Updates: 9 March 2016

Today's update tracks a big Lenovo-Juniper partnership; hosting provider M&A; Kovarus, Inifidat, Carbonite, CGS, Dell-Perot, Spiceworks, HPE, Aruba & more.

Gartner Magic Quadrant 2016: Network Performance Monitoring & Diagnostics

A look at each network monitoring company. Pros and cons. Plus, some channel considerations.

AWS Cloud Billing Management (and Margins) for MSPs

Tools like CloudMGR, CloudCheckr & CloudAbility potentially allow customers & partners to get Amazon Web Services costs (and profit margins) under control.

Help Wanted: MSPs, IT Service Providers That Are Hiring

ChannelE2E's job board has the latest career listings at MSPs, VARs, IT service providers & technology companies. Your submissions are welcome. It's free.

When Customer Prospects Don’t Follow The Sales Script

Amid bad sales scripts and poor sales training, we drive potential customers away. Here's how your salespeople can think on their feet and engage customers.

Dell-EMC-VMware: Tech Data Prepares for Deal's Completion

Tech Data has named Sid Earley to oversee the distributor's business across Dell, EMC and VMware solutions.

5 Keys to Create a Successful Cloud Service Practice Area

With cloud services, you do have the ability to extend your IT services to anyone, regardless of their location. ConnectWise explains how.

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