Latest Issue: August 6,2002
Cover Story
John Chambers & You
VARBusiness takes your toughest questions to Cisco's CEO. Find out how the man in the hot seat takes the heat.
WEB EXCLUSIVE:More Thoughts from John Chambers on Questions Direct
From VARs
Testing the Best of Linux
We look at top Linux distributions and compare them.
How to Be a Good Leader
No one said being a leader is easy. But for every executive who gets caught up
in controversy, countless others posess the vision, strength and other qualities
to make their companies successful.
Wireless in the Great Outdoors
New technologies are helping speed the flow of wireless data. Find out how they can become part
of your solution.
Technology
SSPs Shift Gears
StorageNetworks and Storability face tough competition, but these storage service
providers are still alive and kicking.
Systems & Components Briefs
Customer
VARs Shop Retail
Retailers are updating their aging systems. Cha-ching!
Distribution Briefs
Strategy
The SMB Advantage
SMBs increasingly rely on technology.
Business Intelligence
Software-as-services catches on with ISVs.
In the Beginning
Editor's Letter: 'Chambers & You' Interview Reveals Iron John
Caldera CEO Plots Comeback
July 22,2002
Cover Story
Standing Out
Find out what's driving the industry's fastest-growing solution providers.
Storage Show Down
A new rivalry is brewing in storage software. In one corner is Veritas, in the
other is Computer Associates.
Web Site Makeovers
As a solution provider, how can you determine whether your client's site needs
a complete makeover or can get by with a little fix-me-up? Invest some time
and effort in an evaluation of the current site.
Dot Coms Still Need You
Despite some challenges, there's still a place for VARs. The good news for consultants
and systems integrators is many of the dot coms that have survived are on the move.
System Builders' Update
Melee of Motherboards
Tom's Hardware reviews the mothers of all motherboards in its inside look at the
battle for supremacy.
The White-Box Biz
It's never been easier to be a white-box player than it is now, says Omid Rahmat
of Tom's Hardware.
Take the White-Box Challenge
Do white-box vendors offer a better value--or substandard components at a lower total cost--
than mainstream vendors? We looked at wares from four vendors to see what the
differences are in components, support and price.
Technology
The Next Evolution
We look at three vendors' technologies that have gone beyond the boundaries
to kickstart the next evolution in security technology.
Systems & Components Briefs
Customer
Distribution Briefs
Strategy
The State of the MSP Market
What's the market outlook for today's managed service provider? The Global
MSP Network presents the highlights of its study on current MSP trends.
Business Intelligence
The Internet Protocol and its supporting framework promise big opportunities. Service
providers must be nimble enough to compete.
In the Beginning
Securities Industry Sees Slow Tech Uptake
Small-Business VARs Speak Out
Departments
Editor's Letter: One Battle Microsoft Likely Won't Win Cheaply
Maxtor: Chapter Two
July 8,2002
Cover Story
Dressing Up Open Systems
RunTime's Bob Matsuoka is closing the gap between commercially available apps--like Microsoft .NET--and traditional client-server tools.
Up Close and Personal with Bob Moffat
Bob Moffat talks about the challenges of running IBM's Integrated Supply Chain. In a down economy, being senior vice president and group
executive isn't exactly a dream job--margins are tight and competition is keen.
Tyson's No IT Chicken
When Tyson Foods wanted to replace its aging VAX sytems, the chicken producer knew it would
have to make the change without even a hiccup. Here's how Avnet Enterprises Solutions
handled the job.
Customer Satisfaction
VARs are stepping up customer-satisfaction programs in efforts to hold onto more
business. Remember, the cost of getting new business is roughly 10 times higher than
selling to existing customers.
Technology
Security Steps Up a Notch
VARs offering vulnerability-scanning services aim to stop intrusions before they start.
Systems & Components Briefs
Customer
Distribution Briefs
Strategy
How to Measure Customer Satisfaction
What brings customers back? It's a question that has left many a solution provider throughout
the years, one that has driven them to search for new ways to measure customer satisfaction
and make sure their companies are doing everything possible to keep their clients
spending money with them.
Look Over Your Shoulder
You can blame cyberloafing for fueling the EIM movement.
Business Intelligence
BI services are rapidly expanding, with the market expected to reach $18.5 billion by 2005.
Q&A;: Arthur Bowman, Bowman’s Accounting Report
Arthur Bowman, editor of the Bowman's Accounting Report newsletter, talks about the future of the Big Five accounting firms,
and why they have been spinning off their consulting arms.
Q&A;: Ann Moyer, IBM Global Services
Ann Moyer, technical lead for IGS's e-business on demand programs, sits down with VARBusiness to discuss her position, IGS and the
early days of the integration industry.
Q&A;: Deb Mukherjee, Cognizant Technology Solutions
We interview Cognizant Technology Solutions CTO Deb Mukherjee about trends in applications development and the role of the Internet.
Ingram Micro: The Value of Aggregation
As is true of most distributors, the depressed economy has hurt sales at industry giant Ingram Micro, but Ingram's leadership is positive not only about Ingram's future but also about the future of distribution in general.
June 24, 2002
Cover Story
VARBusiness 500
The largest solution providers in North America.
Back to Business
Our VARBusiness 500 ranking reflects the sobering realities of a
difficult year. Many companies did not survive. Find out how others rode the
wave and stayed on the list.
Permanent Volatility
Despite an industry in flux, the VAR500 had revenue of more than $320 billion. Find out how VAR500
leaders change to survive and thrive in today's economy.
IBM Global Services: A Very Good Year
What makes top VARBusiness 500 companies succeed?
HP Services: Sizing Up the New HP
Compaq and HP closed 2001 as separate companies--Nos. 6 and 8 on
the VARBusiness 500, respectively. The new entity, HP Services, would rank No. 3
on the VAR500. VARs should take a closer look now.
Tools of the Trade
Open-source tools enable solution providers like Cognizant
Technology Solutions to build exciting, strategic Web-based applications that
can prove profitable.
The Big Five: Conflict of Interest
Big Five companies Arthur Andersen, DTT and PricewaterhouseCoopers
are spinning off their consulting arms in the wake of the Enron/Arthur Andersen
scandal, creating big opportunities for VARs.
Distribution Daze
After a tumultuous 12 months, the surviving distributors are ready to stake out new
territory. Their pitch to VARs: Let us help you accomplish your business goals faster
and cheaper.
Q&A; With Terry Ozan, CEO of the Americas for Cap
Gemini Ernst & Young
VARBusiness industry editor Rich Cirillo caught up with Terry Ozan, CEO of the
Americas for Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, a $2.6 billion technology solution provider,
to discuss the strategy that won the company a spot on the 2002 VARBusiness 500.
In the Beginning
On Safari With IBM VARs
Small Firm Banks On Bigger Partners
New Respect For White Box
Apple Still a Ripe Business For ThinkFree
New Era For Microsoft Channel?
Departments
Editor's Letter: Pushing Head Toward Remarkable Feats of Glory
The Memory Market Wishes It Could Forget the Past Year
June 10, 2002
Cover Story
Shocking Channel Experiments
Maybe it does take a rocket scientist to create the right mix of partners to sell IT products and services.
NetLedger and Oracle Target SMB
What happens when Oracle teams up with a smaller company backed by its chief Larry Ellison that's called NetLedger? The Oracle SBS solution by NetLedger is born, along with plenty of VAR opportunities.
The Wearable Future Starts Now
Learn how wearable PCs from Xybernaut and ViA are making life easier for employees at corporations like FedEx Express and American Medical Response.
Technology
What's In Store For Storage?
SANs today represent one of the largest growth opportunities for solution providers.
Remote Management
NEC/Mitsubishi's new product offers remote network management for display monitors.
Systems & Components Briefs
Strategy
Inside Channel Financing
Creative financing plans are helping VARs to move deals forward.
VAR500: Expect Boost in IT Spending
Joint survey reveals a market turnaround.
The Business End of Broadband
Plans for broadband usage adapt to the economy.
In the Beginning
Accenture Plays in Web Services Space
Soon-to-be-released platform will do more for the development of the Web than most vendors' products can do on their own.
Lawsuits Threaten Relationship
EMC and Hitachi are embroiled in lawsuits that threaten to undermine talks between the two firms to exchange application programming interfaces.
Agere's Identity Crisis
Agere establishes closer ties with solution providers to build brand awareness for OriNoco.
Departments
Editor's Letter: It's Time For You to Get Out of the Sun Market
Sun's channel is in serious trouble; many loyalists are switching platforms and focus.
At the End: Ernst & Young: It's a Jungle Out There
Funding exists, but it's still hard for start-ups.
May 27, 2002
Cover Story
Secrets of Security
Top CEOS share insights on what's wrong with their market and why it remains a safe bet going forward.
Integration Technology Takes Center Stage
Enterprise application integration has a high profile at companies today. Doculabs helps you asses whether EAI is right for you.
Technology
How Safe Are Your Wireless Networks?
Savvy resellers are finding ways to protect corporations' vulnerable wireless networks.
Stratus Makes an Impact
Stratus ftServers drop their entry price point below $50,000.
A Vertical Storage Solution
Microsoft and Xiotech introduce an app-driven solution.
Strategy
Banking on the SMB Market
Understanding SMB strategies could be the road to fiscal health.
On the Verge of a New Convergence
The union of Web services and business process management tools could help VARs.
In the Beginning
The New HP
Can a company focused on increasing direct sales maintain good, healthy relations with partners?
Riding Off Into the Sunset
Just before retiring, Sun's president and COO Ed Zander speaks his mind. Read his parting words.
Departments
Editor's Letter: Chambers Acutely Aware of Cisco's Channel Woes
Cisco CEO puts an end to telco dumping and stresses the importance of it in productivity gains.
At the End: Going Paperless
Adobe Systems helps ease the government's transition to the electronic world.
May 13, 2002
Cover Story
The Soft Side of EMC
The storage giant has taken a kinder and gentler approach, hoping to attract VAR partners. Will it work?
Why We Love Linux
When Fly-By-Day Consulting didn't hear from a Linux customer in two years, it assumed the client had switched operating systems. It hadn't; Linux was just that stable.
No Fear of Flying
Welcome to the future. Airports are implementing biometric systems for security clearance, and VARs that can provide the needed solutions are flying high.
The Plunge Into Wireless
Wireless LANs are increasingly popular. Learn about the latest technology and products that can help propel your business.
Technology
Beyond Status Symbol
Flat-panel LCD monitors move into the corporate mainstream, offering a bright spot for solution providers.
Systems & Components Briefs
Strategy
Making Sense of IT
Four tips on how to tackle a sale--and win.
In the Beginning
For Vignette, More Isn't Better
For president and COO Thomas Hogan, it's not the number of channel partners, but the partners that are going to make a commitment to his company that count.
WIPRO Stakes a Claim in U.S.
CTO Ramesh Emani wants to build a presence in the United States for his India-based IT services firm. He tells us how he plans to do it.
Departments
Editor's Letter:A Challenging Road
Channel executives need to capitalize on all the energy they put into their partner conferences.
Wireless From the Ground Up
Will Proxim's merger produce the breakthrough product?
April 29, 2002
Cover Story
IT Spending & Strategy Guide
Corporate technology buyers let you in on their plans for the coming months.
Get Clients To Spend
What can you do to get customers to spend money? Plan now for an upswing that may be just around the corner.
Executive Summary: The Customer Speaks
Customers plan to spend on technology products, services and solutions, but e-business budgets are shrinking. Learn what they want now--and plan ahead.
Find the Decision Maker
To lock down a sale in today's technology market, you need to get to the right person: Check out IT management.
Pick the Right Market
Choose your markets wisely. Surveyed IT users give four criteria when buying.
My Favorite Vendor
Our survey reveals three top-trusted technology vendors. Who are they, and why should you include their products in your offerings?
In the Beginning
HP Flies Under Hard Deck?
Catalog lets businesses of any size buy direct from HP.
Apptix 'Demerger' Good News for VARs
Departments
Editor's Letter:How to Sell Technology Solutions to the Big Guns
Cisco's ideas on how VARs can make inroads mesh with our own research findings.br>
A Big Man for Small VARs
Leveraging the power of the reseller in the marketplace
April 15, 2002
Cover Story
Ready For Takeoff
Seven CIOs from major companies reveal what the deadly sins are that solution providers should avoid--and how to win them over when presenting a sales pitch.
The New CRM Movement
Salesforce.com and other start-ups are beating large software companies to the punch by deploying CRM as a low-cost, low-integration online service
Security Technologies
Security is ripe for VARs who can access vulnerability, audit security practices and create security policies.
Putting the Parts Together
Ther vertical manufacturing market moves beyond ERP as VARs' clients ask them to find new ways to create collaborative work environments.
In the Beginning
New Agenda, Old Issues For Sun
Channel conflict and partner recruitment are at the top of the mind at Sun's iForce event.
Compaq And EMC Square Off
The software market becomes the next storage battleground.
Technology
The Great Storage Debate
Arguments abound on the best home for software intelligence.
Systems & Components Briefs
In-Band or Out?
Virtualization architectures are up for debate. Some vendors support the in-band method, and others champion the out-of-band method.
Strategy
Economic Ascent
By all accounts, the economy is expected to rebound. Here's how to be ready for when it does.
Tapping the Goldmine
VARs' "trusted adviser" relationships with SMBs are the envy of large vendors.
Departments
Editor's Letter: If You Hunger For a Rebound, Snack On these Facts
A broad recovery may still be a long way off, but there are positive signs, tech buyers say.
Novell's Chris Stone: No More Mr. Nice Guy
The Novell vice chairman vows to get agressive with anyone who gets in his way, including Microsoft.
April 1, 2002
Cover Story
Oracle's Marathon Man
George Roberts' long run to end channel conflict is coming close to the finish line. See how partners will play a bigger role.
Razorfish Redux
The integration company is refining its edge and rebuilding following the dot-com collapse. Here's how it's different.
Staying the Course
Four Unix systems VARs share their heartaches and hopes, sentiments and strategies
Pick the Right Sales Team
Sales engineers are crucial to your sales team's success. But how do you know who's right for your job?
In the Beginning
Intel Gets Inside the Channel
New leader Paul Otellini bets $12 billion of capacity in two years.
Microsoft Moves Into CRM Marketplace
Software giant is moving quickly, but partners say they don't feel threatened--for now.
A Shift in IT Priorities
Government puts election revolution on the back burner.
What's In the Stars For Sun?
MOCA president worries about double-dip recession in Sun space.
Technology
Why SANs Matter
The market for SANs continues to be tremendous despite a wonky economy. Learn where the opportunities lie.
Systems & Components Briefs
XML: Not Just For Web Services
Whether in content management, CRM or enterprise application integration, XML has grown beyond Web services.
Strategy
Opportunity Knocks
Outsourcing gives pure-play technology providers a long-awaited boon.
GTSI's Secret Government Weapon
New president John Spotila draws from his experience as an official in the Clinton administration.
Departments
Editor's Letter: Put Personality Into Personal Computing
It's no longer a glamorous business, but someone's got to take on Michael Dell.
Business Intelligence: One Size Fits Few
Problems with hardware-product support.
Better Sex, More Money
Don't believe everything you see on the Web.
March 18, 2002
Cover Story
Crunch Time for Application Servers
Feeling the pressure of picking an app server? BEA, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle are viable choices. Which fits your needs best?
Application Server Vendors Step Up Channel Activities
BEA, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle are strengthening their partner ties to attract and retain key integrators.
Great Plains One Year Later
Since Microsoft bought the popular SMB software vendor, it obviously has stronger ties to Redmond, Wash., which could mean big business in the SMB space for Microsoft.
Emerging Technologies You Should Invest In
End users are turning to e-learning solutions for a competitive edge. Here are grade-A ways solution providers can enter this burgeoning marketplace.
Biometrics
Portals
Always-On Wireless Networks
Converged Networks
Privacy Management
Wireless LANs
Instant Messaging
Web Bonus: Speech-Recognition
Web Bonus: Web Services
Web Bonus: In-Band and Out-of-Band
Banking On Technology
The banking vertical is rich with opportunities. We uncover four technology areas major banks are now demanding that will help you differentiate yourself in this lucrative space.
In the Beginning
BEA Looking In New Directions
Alfred Chuang says he's up for the challenges ahead.
GE Gives Up Its Numbers
More detailed financial information may be the silver lining behind Enron's dark cloud.
A Shot In the Arm
ISS' nod strengthens HP/Compaq merger bid..
When We Talk, Bill Listens
Bill Gates touts VARBusiness' seal of approval for .Net.
Has It Been 15 Years Already>
VARBusiness looks back to its first issue.
Technology
In Easy-To-Take Tablet Form
PC makers show off their margin-heavy wares.
Systems & Components Briefs
The Storage Front Line
Vendors are battling it out in the storage-management arena--it's not just about where the software resides, but how it's delivered.
Strategy
Has Technology Turned A Corner?
End users expect to increase their initiatives this year.
GTSI's Secret Government Weapon
New president John Spotila draws from his experience as an official in the Clinton administration.
Distribution
Distribution Briefs
Departments
Solution Providers Will Cast the Real Vote
On the eve of the HP-Compaq vote, VARs face choices just as tough as shareholders'.
Business Intelligence: IT Services Sales Compensation
Programs are more leveraged, but focus, earnings and quotas are little changed.
Merisel Mounts A Comeback
Former broadline distributor focuses on software licensing.
March 4, 2002
Cover Story
Craig Barrett & You
Armed with questions coming from you, our readers, VARBusiness sat down with Intel chief Craig Barrett for a one-on-one interview to find out his thoughts about the issues affecting your business.
CA Gets The Word Out
Have you heard about the new CA? Ken Fitzpatrick, Computer Associates' chief marketing officer, is out and about promoting the company's refocused strategies and new marketing message.
Plug Into E-Learning
End users are turning to e-learning solutions for a competitive edge. Here are grade-A ways solution providers can enter this burgeoning marketplace.
Model Behavior
In light of national events, solution providers pledge their allegiance to the government market, which promises plenty of opportunities.
In the Beginning
A Different Time, A Different Answer
Has Carly Fiorina changed her tune on the question of whether large-scale IT mergers work?
Breaking the Unbreakable
Think twice before making security claims in advertising.
Start-Up Bets On IP Telephony
CallTower joins a handful of vendors offering VoIP as a service.
Disk Drives Get Their Due
The lowly disk drive gets a monument in San Jose.
Barbie Gets a Credit Card All Her Own
Accenture builds a Barbie that can shop for itself.
The Allure of Leasing
Compaq study says more companies are using leasing as a way to stretch the dollar in a slow economy.
More Workers Go Mobile
New findings on wireless.
Technology
A Spot For Wireless LANs
Increasingly, SMB customers are looking at wireless LANs as a way to cut costs and boost productivity.
Systems & Components Briefs
Workstation Workhorse
Desktop PCs beware--a new breed of workstation aims to clean your clock.
Strategy
Contingency Planning
Managing supply-chain cybersecurity.
Distribution
Distribution Briefs
Departments
Editor's Letter: Palmisano Faces a Long List of Tough Challenges
IBM's new boss will not be recalled as fondly as Gerstner if he fails on the small-business front.
Business Intelligence: It's Still Early Days For Wireless in EAS
There's more hype than value in wireless capabilities integrated into today's enterprise apps--make sure you're not left holding the bag.
At the End: ITAA Has a Feel For Industry
Trade organiztion says outlook remains uncertain.
February 18, 2002
Cover Story
Annual Partner Programs Guide
Our exclusive listing of more than 340 vendor partner programs. Here's which are best--and which just don't cut it.
Exec Summary: Building a Better Business
Indispensable information on some 340 vendor partner programs to help you make the right choices.
Top 7 Relationship Boosters
Are you doing all you can to keep your vendors' business? We drill down on seven of the most important factors to consider.
Model Behavior
The channel has become a sophisticated pipeline. We'll help you understand how the channel has morphed in three ways and how you can take advantage of the new models.
In the Beginning
VAR Standoff: HP vs. Compaq
Merging two companies with such diverse types of partners brings in a whole set of challenges. One is winning the hearts and minds of the channel. So far, that goal hasn't been reached, according to a VARBusiness 500 poll.
Frustration for Compaq VARs
Departments
Editor's Letter: Palmisano Faces a Long List of Tough Challenges
IBM's new boss will not be recalled as fondly as Gerstner if he fails on the small-business front.
At the End: Thinking Outside the Box
Channel executives invariably cite Cisco's partner program as one that works. Tushar Kothari, VP of channels, explains recent changes and his vision going forward.
February 4, 2002
Cover Story
Why VARs Fail
Learn from what others did wrong. Six industry experts tell how you can avoid failure--and thrive.
Kenneth Wasmer: Service Business Woes
Peter Meyer: Lack of Differntiation
Jim Kidd: Lack of Sales Focus
Janet Ruhl: Misreading Trends In Pricing
Amy D. Wohl: Getting a Head Start On Opportunities
Bruce Stuart: Management Shortcomings
The Big Picture
Macroeconomic conditions point towards channel consolidation. Amid company failures and bankruptcies, certain organizations are emerging as larger players.
Expert Advice Is Only a Click Away
Read on and find out how to reach these six experts.
Features
Excited About Education
Here are six reasons why smart VARs are running back to school.
CIPA: The Children's Internet Protection Act
E-Rate
Wireless
Distance Learning
Unified Messaging and Voice Over IP
Security
In the Beginning
Lucent's New CEO Joins the Ranks of Women Running Tech Firms
Military VARs Take Wall Street
Anteon is the latest solution provider to file for an IPO.
Get Ready For Solution Provider XChange
Microsoft's Fickle Channel
Partners watch closely to see what personnel changes mean.
What Keeps Your Customers Up At Night?
What Are IT's Hottest Skills
Technology
Software Tools Storm the Market
After a market malaise, Java and XML vendors are kicking up the dust.
How Secure Is IP-Based Storage?
Trying to stay one step ahead of the naysayers, IP-storage vendors are installing security mechanisms within their products.
Siemens Debuts New Platforms
"Practical Convergence" targets users on the fence.
Customer
Getting Wired: Utah CIO Tells How
Gov. Leavitt taps Phillp Windley to put Utah on fast track to become totally e-enabled by 2004.
Digitally Driven
Utah ranked fifth in digital transformation in 2000, but CIO Windley knows he can't rest on his laurels.
Strategy
Can CRM Be Saved?
Low satisfaction rates for CRM initiatives are making solution providers put more emphasis on ROI.
CRM Integrates Under the Microscope
What Do Clients Want?
Companies often have the wrong idea about what it takes to increase customer satisfaction.
Users Give CRM Vendors A Big Thumbs Down
Complex implementatin and sticker shock are among the problems uncovered in a new customer-satisfaction study.
Departments
Editor's Letter: The Best Teachers Have Tried--And Failed
Many solution providers are facing the most challenging period of their careers.
Business Intelligence: Capacity Service Providers Cater To ASPs' Needs In a Relationship
That Helps Both Groups
CSPs want to create pyramid marketing effect with ASP-enablement strategies.
At the End: A Phoenix Gets Ready To Rise In--Where Else?--Phoenix
Jeff McKeever is back with another MicroAge.
January 21, 2002
Cover Story
No Ordinary Joe
Led by Joe Forehand, Accenture is one of few professional services firms still partying like it's 1999. Admitting it can't do everything by itself, the company gets by with a little help from its friends.
Features
.NET Losses
The channel has lost its faith in Microsoft because of its partner program changes, putting .NET strategy in jeopardy. What can CEO Steve Ballmer do to prove Microsoft is a good partner?
Building Secure Relationships
VARs must do more than simply choose the right products to become experts in security. Find out why it's more than just software.
In the Beginning
IT Services Rebound
Ex Razorfish Chief Heads To SundanceVARBusiness Advice
Challenges Ahead For Mobile Technology
Fighting For Second
Who's In Control Of the Airwaves?
Give Credit Where It's Due
IBM's Big Partner Agenda
Technology
Storage Companies Build a Hot Future
Nishan Systems is among a new breed of promising companies that have brought innovation to the storage market.
Setting a New Stage In Wireless Technology
Vendors Unveil IP Switches
Customer
Can You Make Money In CRM?
Trans World Entertainment taps DiamondCluster to implement $40 million CRM solution.
Rise In Outsourcing Could Benefit MSPs
Strategy
Building Secure Relationships
VARs must do more than simply choose the right products to become experts in security.
Taking a Pulse on Purchasing
Systems & Components
High Performance Drives At Low Prices
Seagate promotes its new line of Barracuda drives.
Departments
Editor's Letter: Accenture's Results Bode Well For the Entire Channel
The giant solution provider is on a roll and its success has implications for you.
Business Intelligence: Wireless Adoption Becomes Part of Companies’ Strategic Plans
Collaborative study shows business business-services companies adopt wireless technologies faster than other vertical markets.
At the End: Let the Games Begin
Talk about high pressure. Bob Cottam is the point man on the ground for SchlumbergerSema--the official technology integrator for the 2002 Olympics at Salt Lake City.
January 7, 2002
Cover Story
What Drives a Storage Integrator
With their customers buried by an avalanche of data, these VARs are emerging as IT heroes. How do they do it?
Features
How to Select Vendors in 2002
Seven ways to help you gain a competitive edge with the right products this year.
Crossing the Channel: Cisco's Paul Mountford
VARBusiness joined Paul Mountford on his first day on the job as Cisco's new VP of worldwide channels.
In the Beginning
With Pink Slips Come Free Tix
Compaq Takes A Little VARBusiness Advice
Web Site For Snow Business
Storage Seems Strong, But For How Long?
Net2Phone's New Year’s Resolution: Find VAR Partners
Concern Over Cybersecurity Grows, But Online Activity Remains Same
New ATG Boss Defines Mission
ITAA Hot On Trail of Killer Broadband Apps
E.piphany Aims At Siebel’s Market
Technology
Ensuring Uptime
Clients demand less downtime. Will you provide it through clustering or fault-tolerant technology?
New Switches Provide Enhanced Security
CRM Hooks Up With IP Telephony
Customer
Inside the Mind of a Storage VAR
They study the competition, dwell on details and think constantly about tomorrow's storage requirements. And those are just some of the thoughts going through the minds of storage integrators.
New Technology Is Like Printing Money
Strategy
How To Create a Super Exec Team
Building a productive, cohesive team isn't impossible, as long as you follow the right steps.
The Worst Advice Ever
Channel Partners Emerge With Allies
ScanSource Pushes Specialty Sales
Systems & Components
JNI Touts InfiniBand
Component maker says latest I/O architecture will enable customers to build server-area networks.
Departments
Events of the Year: A Reflection
Sept. 11 dominated our thinking, but other major events shaped 2001 as well.
Business Intelligence: IT Services Market
Gartner Dataquest predicts return to double-digit growth by 2003.
At the End: Tech Data vs. Ingram Micro: Who’s Considered the Best-Run Shop In Distribution?
Tech Data is trying hard to distinguish itself from archrival Ingram Micro.
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June 24, 2002
June 10, 2002
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