BizAnalyst Network: Managed Services Model Demands Accountability; The Case for Open-Source ERP

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Managed Services Model Demands Accountability; The Case for Open-Source ERP

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IN THIS ISSUE:
Special Report: Fine-Tuning: CA Refines Channel Approach,
Promising Closer Ties
News: Managed Services Model Demands Accountability
News: Gilroy Joins ComputerRepair
Opinion: The Case for Open-Source ERP
News: Ingram, Tech Data Gear for Growth
News: Dumpster Diving for Microsoft Software

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Special Report: Fine-Tuning: CA Refines Channel Approach,
Promising Closer Ties

At its annual partner event, CA has revealed a number of
changes at the company, including a name change and a
new attitude about its partner programs. The vendor also
is focusing more on solution selling, and partners are
responding positively to the company's new posture.
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News: Managed Services Model Demands Accountability

Customers who sign contracts with MSPs expect reliable service,
which means providers must take liability seriously.
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News: Gilroy Joins ComputerRepair

The former HP channel chief is joining the online company to
boost its visibility.
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Opinion: The Case for Open-Source ERP

ERP requires a fair amount of customization anyway, so why not
go the open-source route?
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News: Ingram, Tech Data Gear for Growth

While expanding to new product areas and continents, the two IT
distributors also try to keep their VAR businesses a priority.
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News: Dumpster Diving for Microsoft Software

Disclic, a software reseller based in England, has begun selling
used Microsoft software licenses ... legally. Even though the
process may be legal here as well, partners say their volume is too
small to be impacted by the development.
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