Tag: Collaboration & Communication
World Wide Technology is set to acquire fellow IT channel powerhouse Softchoice for $1.25 billion within the next several months in a move to enhance WWT’s AI, cloud and software business across North America. World Wide Technology is planning to make arguably what would be the biggest acquisition in its long history with the purchase…
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Xerox says the deal, unveiled Monday, will ‘strengthen the Xerox core print portfolio and build a broader global print and managed print services business better suited to meet the evolving needs of clients in the hybrid workplace.’ Global print giant Xerox said it has struck a deal to buy rival, partner and supplier Lexmark for $1.5 billion from the company’s Chinese owners in a…
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“As pioneers in bringing multi-factor authentication to millions of Google users worldwide, we’ve seen firsthand how it strengthens security without sacrificing a smooth and convenient online experience,” said Google Cloud’s Mayank Upadhyay. All Google Cloud users across the world will need to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) in 2025 with approximately 30 percent of all current…
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From Adam Selipsky and Matt Garman to new AI innovation and huge executive hires, here are the top ten biggest news stories from AWS in 2024 that made waves in the tech industry. From Adam Selipsky’s sudden CEO resignation to AWS’ artificial intelligence innovation engine roaring on all fronts, 2024 was a significant year for…
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CRN staff compiled the top partner-friendly products that launched or were significantly enhanced over the past year and then turned to solution providers to choose this year’s winners. And The Trophies Go To… The CRN 2024 Products of the Year awards honor the leading partner-friendly IT products as selected by the solution providers that develop…
Read MoreNetrio And Success Computer Consulting Buy New York MSP As Part of ‘Aggressive’ Acquisition Strategy
‘I see us continuing to grow, both organically and through M&A. We’ll expand our service offerings, particularly in AI and automation, which will be key to our long-term strategy,’ says Mark Clayman, CEO of Netrio and Success Computer Consulting. As Netrio and Success Computer Consulting combine their strengths to create a cybersecurity and AI powerhouse,…
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IT systems are moving beyond the data center with edge computing and Internet of Things devices playing an increasingly important role in distributed data collection remote computing. As part of CRN’s Stellar Startups for 2024, here are two edge computing/IoT startups, founded in 2018 or later, that solution providers should be aware of. Spread Out!…
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By leading the expanded and rebranded HP Solutions group, former Poly CEO Dave Shull is set to play a bigger role in the PC and print giant’s growth strategy, which includes its growing portfolios of AI development solutions and videoconferencing products. A reorganization at HP Inc. has given the leader of its software and services…
Read MoreCisco’s Revamped Leadership To Pave The Way Toward Becoming A ‘Meaningfully Different’ Company: Exec
‘I think next year, we should be a meaningfully different company for the better, and in two years, we should almost be an unrecognizable company for the better, and that would be the yardstick for success,’ said Cisco’s Chief Product Officer Jeetu Patel. Cisco Systems is undergoing a transformation, and that’s within its leadership ranks,…
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Google Workspace general manager and vice president, Aparna Pappu, is leaving her position, but not the company, Google confirms to CRN. Google has confirmed that Workspace leader Aparna Pappu is stepping down as general manager of the tech giant’s communication business after years of leading Google Workspace, which includes flagship products like Gmail, Meet, Docs…
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