TMCnet.com RSS Service - SMARTnet http://www.tmcnet.com/ http://www.tmcnet.com/ http://www.tmcnet.com/tmcnet/tmcimg/tmcnet3.gif http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/338528-study-reveals-most-companies-missing-out-the-biggest.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/338528-study-reveals-most-companies-missing-out-the-biggest.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 09:56:36 GMT According to a recent study, the No. 1 concern among businesses is related to costs - facing the pressure to reduce costs and shrinking IT operational costs. The same study found that 80 percent of companies would turn to a third party for IT maintenance if the cost was lower. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/337965-cisco-poll-shows-continued-disconnect-between-it-management.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/337965-cisco-poll-shows-continued-disconnect-between-it-management.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 08:46:31 GMT There's long been a divide between those who know IT and everyone else, a symptom of which is the "geek" label for anyone particularly good with computers. This has certainly carried over to the enterprise, where it is not uncommon for IT leaders to complain that management does not understand the role and opportunities of IT. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/337494-worldwide-supply-extends-netguard-maintenance-program-support-multi.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/337494-worldwide-supply-extends-netguard-maintenance-program-support-multi.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 14:34:50 GMT Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) supply thousands of enterprises with equipment, hardware and software to improve business processes, communications and productivity. While they may offer the best equipment, when it comes to offering maintenance solutions for these products, they may not be the best option. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/336946-it-challenges-facing-federal-cios.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/336946-it-challenges-facing-federal-cios.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 13:08:19 GMT Today's federal CIOs have a lot on their plates, managing more than just information for the organization at large. According to a recent TechAmerica survey, these federal corporate leaders are primarily concerned with the agency budget, while human capital and cyber security concerns are close behind. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/336597-tired-the-high-costs-associated-with-cisco-smartnet.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/336597-tired-the-high-costs-associated-with-cisco-smartnet.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 15:04:27 GMT When it comes to getting fast, expert technical support on Cisco equipment, there is always Cisco's SMARTnet service. It offers anytime access to Cisco engineers in the Technical Assistance Center (TAC), as well as an extensive range of resources, tools and training. It's worth the cost, right? http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/336000-seven-ways-cloud-changing-enterprise-it.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/336000-seven-ways-cloud-changing-enterprise-it.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:05:36 GMT For those looking for concrete examples of how the Internet revolution is changing business, they need look no further than the changes in business processes brought about by cloud computing. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/335743-cisco-introduces-storage-area-network-solutions-help-address.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/335743-cisco-introduces-storage-area-network-solutions-help-address.htm Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:31:30 GMT Industry trends such as cloud computing, big data and the Internet of Things are increasing the demand from enterprises for data storage systems. This growth in demand also increases the need to better integrate these systems with other critical data center infrastructure, such as networking and computing systems. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/335249-despite-cloud-growth-cloud-software-companies-experiencing-revenue.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/335249-despite-cloud-growth-cloud-software-companies-experiencing-revenue.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:33:04 GMT The cloud has been a buzzword in the tech industry for a few years now. Cloud computing vendors have been transforming their offerings to meet the demands for the cloud, and an IDC report predicts global spending on public cloud services to approach $100 billion in 2016, up from $40 billion in 2012. The industry as a whole grew by more than 20 percent in 2012 and Ernst & Young reported the cloud drove more mergers and acquisitions in 2012 than any other sector. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/334487-oem-smartnet-not-only-game-town-cisco-support.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/334487-oem-smartnet-not-only-game-town-cisco-support.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:15:29 GMT Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support is usually quality, and Cisco's SMARTnet is no exception. But is turning to Cisco for SMARTnet necessary? http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/334345-cisco-certification-candidates-now-use-ipexperts-online-hd.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/334345-cisco-certification-candidates-now-use-ipexperts-online-hd.htm Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:52:19 GMT IPexpert, a provider of self-study training products, workbooks, video training, audio training, classes and online equipment, stated that Cisco certification candidates can now utilize its Online-HD-ILT training solution to receive Associate (CCNA), Professional (CCNP) and Written (CCIE Written) certification via online training. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/334071-why-organizations-turning-away-from-oems-to-alternative.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/334071-why-organizations-turning-away-from-oems-to-alternative.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:18:12 GMT Cisco is among the giants in the technology industry, especially when it comes to IT equipment. The company currently designs and develops products, technologies and solutions that provide business benefits across the entire network, and generates more than $28 billion in revenue. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/333294-eagle-distribution-makes-saving-money-cisco-equipment-easy.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/333294-eagle-distribution-makes-saving-money-cisco-equipment-easy.htm Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:26:46 GMT It really doesn't matter if it's a business or a regular consumer; these days, saving money is a high-priority operation. Saving money on food, gas, business supplies...the key takeaway is to pay less than normal, or in the past. Eagle Distribution, located in Elizabethtown, PA, is out to make savings a lot easier to get for anyone looking for Cisco products, and promises some potentially very sizable savings indeed. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332895-level-platforms-upgrades-managed-workplace-integrating-symantec-backup.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332895-level-platforms-upgrades-managed-workplace-integrating-symantec-backup.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:57:47 GMT In an effort to simplify and automate IT management for managed service providers (MSPs), remote monitoring and management (RMM) software provider Level Platforms recently enhanced Managed Workspace, its remote monitoring and management software and services platform. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332618-cliqr-technologies-cloudcenter-20-optimized-cloud-application-migration.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332618-cliqr-technologies-cloudcenter-20-optimized-cloud-application-migration.htm Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:32:47 GMT CliQr Technologies recently announced the availability of CloudCenter 2.0, which has been designed with new performance and manageability capabilities for mission-critical enterprise-class cloud computing. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332055-bring-own-device-dont-bring-own-mobility-solution.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332055-bring-own-device-dont-bring-own-mobility-solution.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:25:34 GMT I used to run a small Web development business. Because we were an IT shop, we liked to solve all our tech problems ourselves, because why pay money when we had the expertise in-house? http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332042-supreme-court-decision-affirms-first-sale-doctrine-products.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/332042-supreme-court-decision-affirms-first-sale-doctrine-products.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:54:20 GMT For all of you who love to set up garage sales, list items on eBay and even launch marketing channels on Amazon for your gently used items, a new Supreme Court ruling is sure to make your business opportunities that much sweeter. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/331052-multiven-accuses-cisco-cyber-attacks-cyber-theft.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/331052-multiven-accuses-cisco-cyber-attacks-cyber-theft.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:24:42 GMT Multiven, a provider of network maintenance, recently furthered its rivalry with Cisco, accusing the company of launching cyberattacks against Multiven's servers. The company filed an official complaint against Cisco with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Swiss Cybercrime Coordination Unit. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/330937-companies-save-up-90-percent-with-worldwide-supply.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/330937-companies-save-up-90-percent-with-worldwide-supply.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:15:39 GMT It will inventory any excess equipment, assign it a market value, provide any needed testing and refurbishment, construct a revenue-sharing agreement and market the assets for resale. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/330560-systems-maintenance-services-acquires-exquip-network-services.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/330560-systems-maintenance-services-acquires-exquip-network-services.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:23:17 GMT Systems Maintenance Services Inc. (SMS), a provider of multivendor IT asset lifecycle services and support solutions, recently acquired U.K.-based Exquip Network Services Limited, also known as Olympic, a provider of IT asset maintenance and services supporting contracts in more than 80 countries. As the result of the acquisition, Olympic's clients will now be able to access SMS' suite of multivendor IT asset lifecycle services. http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/330536-tango-networks-now-part-cisco-systems-solutionsplus-program.htm http://www.tmcnet.com/channels/smartnet/articles/330536-tango-networks-now-part-cisco-systems-solutionsplus-program.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:28:05 GMT Tango Networks is joining Cisco's SolutionsPlus program, a reselling program that places a select set of "Cisco Compatible" products on the Cisco Systems price list, enabling customers to order these non-Cisco products from Cisco sales teams and channel partners. Products in Cisco SolutionsPlus complement and augment Cisco's advanced technology products to create complete solutions.