Archive for 'Virtual IT Secrets' Category

Virtual IT Company Virtual Iron Announces New Plan

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, July 14, 2007

Virtual IT software company Virtual Iron Software announced it had signed a distribution agreement with Tech Data.  Virtual Iron offers enterprise server virtualization and management software and with this new agreement will be able to serve more VARs in the U.S., opening up the possibilities for affordable virtualization solutions.   The virtual IT software company [...]

What Are the Pros for Computer Consultants of Being Self Employed?

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Computer consultants that work for small businesses enjoy many benefits.  The following are some reasons to become self employed.Choose Your Own Work! Self-employed computer consultants have a flexible work situation with a great deal of variety.  Computer consultants in business for themselves choose their favorite technologies and platforms and decide which products they will sell, [...]

Computer Resellers Flock Towards ArmorCore Program

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, June 23, 2007

Recently, solution provider ArmorCore Technologies LLC announced a program for computer resellers looking to specialize in storage and security solutions.  The company stated it would recruit 30-40 storage and security computer resellers in the proceeding six months to help build the program and meet its quota for data recovery, data backup and security products.   [...]

Solution Provider Company Marshal Called 2007 Emerging Technology Company by CRN

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Friday, June 8, 2007

On June 5th, solution provider company Marshal announced it would be included as part of CRN’s 2007 Emergency Technology List members.  The integrated email and Internet content security provider joins other companies offering great technology options for solution providers that helps build revenue and industry gains.   Marshal offers many cutting-edge features for solution providers, [...]

How Does IT Support Work for Micro Small Businesses?

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Part of understanding how you will provide IT support for businesses is knowing where you are when it comes to the competition.  Making expensive mistakes will take up too much precious time and effort.   Micro Small Businesses and IT Support Those businesses with 1-10 PCs that make anywhere from $100,000 to $1 million per [...]

IT Support: What Are Your Responsibilities?

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2007

When it comes to providing clients with IT support, you have a lot of responsibilities.  There are specific areas that you need to include as part of your IT support services. IT Support:  Coordinate Telecommunications Solutions When it comes to sweet spot clients, you will most likely have to coordinate IT support with a local [...]

Specialization is Key for Solution Providers

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, May 5, 2007

More and more solution providers are learning that specialization is critical to providing the best tech services.  A recent research study conducted by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) confirmed this idea. CompTIA shared findings with solution providers at its Managed Services Summit in Coronado, CA last week.  The organization polled 332 managed technology users [...]

How Computer Consulting Works with Virtual IT

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2007

If you own a computer consulting company you want to get the most out of you relationships with small businesses.  Virtual IT is your key to more business in computer consulting. Virtual IT and Computer Consulting:  Most Companies Don’t Get IT A lot of computer consulting business owners fall into the trap of getting too [...]

Updates for Solution Providers: Microsoft Clarifies Plan for SQL Update

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, April 7, 2007

Solution providers were recently pleased to hear that Microsoft is changing the way it provides them with updates about fixes and patches important to SQL Server customers.   Starting on April 16, computer business Microsoft will launch its initial cumulative SQL Server update that will announce all database fixes and updates for the package at [...]

IT Specialists: Where is Your Right Niche?

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Part of becoming an IT specialist is finding the right niche.  But how can IT specialists create niches for themselves?IT Specialists:  Horizontal Niche As an IT specialist, you might discover that most of your clients’ main contacts are office managers and not in the same industry (referred to as a vertical niche).  If you find [...]

The Five Best Wireless Products for Solution Providers

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, March 24, 2007

Recently top resource for solution providers CRN announced the five top selling wireless products for solution providers.  These gadgets represent the favorites among cutting edge solution providers for SMBs throughout the United States and beyond.   Top Products for Solution Providers: 1.    Linksys WRT54G 802.11g Broadband Router.  The retail value for this tool is $54. [...]

IT Consulting Firm BT Acquires INS to Improve Services in North America

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, February 3, 2007

Previously known as British Telecom, IT consulting firm BT made the decision to improve its IT consulting service offerings by acquiring North American firm International Network Services.   INS is stationed in Santa Clara, California.  The IT consulting company is responsible for approximately 75 percent of the needs of Fortune 500 companies.  The two companies [...]

Computer Business Products: Top 10 Products of the Year

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, December 30, 2006

The 2006 Product of the Year special report for the computer business, developed by CRN points to software and hardware that determined the standard for technology this past year.  This computer business list was created by the CRN Test Center that retested both recommended and updated products in 10 different areas.   The common denominator [...]

Cisco and LinkSys Decide to Add More Solution Providers to Their Partner Programs

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Friday, December 15, 2006

Cisco is planning to add 3,000 solution providers to its partner program over the next few years to get ready to deal with the boom for small and mid-size businesses in need of IT consulting services.  Currently, Cisco has 3,000 global solution providers in its SMB Select channel program for partners dealing with small businesses.  [...]

Solution Providers Begin Testing of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Saturday, November 25, 2006

Red Hat recently stated that members of its solution providers community, Red Hat’s independent software vendors (ISVs) have begun testing of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Beta 2 in order to help Red Hat achieve its next subscription goals.  Solution providers hope to ensure early certification of the new program and make Red Hat Enterprise [...]

Computer Business News: Symantec Offers New Features to Backup Exec Software

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Friday, November 3, 2006

In computer business news recently, Symantec announced it had enhanced its Backup Exec data protection package with a brand new version.  The new version of the software includes continuous data protection and encryption capabilities.  The company’s Ghost desktop migration software is also now compatible with Windows Vista. Continous Data Protection The major news for the [...]

Apple Solution Providers Excited About Release of AMCC’s New Mac Storage Solution

By Computer Consulting Kit - Last updated: Monday, September 18, 2006

Solution providers are excited about recent news that Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) will be coming out with the speediest desktop storage device for Macs to date.  The bundled package will be shipped with a new PCI Express-to-SATA RAID controller, a desktop storage chassis with four bays for SATA hard drives, a high-bandwidth SATA cable [...]

Utilization – 7 Tips For Maximization

By Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit - Last updated: Monday, August 7, 2006

Utilization is an essential ingredient for profitability. The more efficient you are, the more profitable you are so the smart choice is to get serious about your utilization.

Business Web Page Design Tips

By Computer Consulting 101 Professional Kit - Last updated: Thursday, June 1, 2006

Business web page design is an important consideration when you are starting your business. In this case less is more so ensure you have a simple yet professional business web page design.

Starting an IT Consulting Business: Developing Strong Client Relationships

By Computer Consulting 101 - Last updated: Wednesday, May 31, 2006

IT Consulting Businesses need to find steady clients. Clients who need ongoing help and can afford at least $500 a month will help you transition to a full-time IT consulting business.