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- Robots to connect in the cloud
A cloud platform called Rapyuta is designed to let robots around the world communicate, learn from each other and tap a database of knowledge and Web services. GigaOm
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- Sage taps data analytics to boost reseller possibilities
Sage North America says it's providing partners with data-analytics tools to drive more channel business and unearth cross-selling opportunities. One offering uses a company's customer list to find cross-selling possibilities. "We're taking advantage of the business intelligence that we already have to empower our partners to be more prescriptive and effective through cross-sell efforts," Sage Midmarket Solutions' Joe Langner says. The VAR Guy
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- Survey: Fewer IT directors plan to reduce headcount this year
One in 10 IT directors report they are intending headcount reductions this year, half the number that did so in 2012, a survey by ReThink Recruitment found. "Generally, expectations of headcount, salary and budget increases are all up on recent years," said ReThink's Michael Bennett. "The importance attached to IT departments has grown enormously since the financial crisis, but paradoxically this has not been matched by growing IT investment ... [but] spending now looks like it has turned a corner." IT PRO (London)
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The CompTIA Accredit UK Trustmark+
The CompTIA Accredit UK Trustmark+ is the latest addition to the comprehensive CompTIA Trustmark family, offering its holders a unique and distinguished mark of quality within the Information and Communications Technology industry. It is a proven and strong audited industry credential and the premier benchmark for IT companies wishing to prove their business excellence and adherence to best practices. Learn more.
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Free invite to the ChannelPro Live event in Long Beach, Calif., on April 10
ChannelPro offers a limited number of free VIP passes to the ChannelPro SMB Forum event -- a $299 value. This one-day event features educational sessions built around a discussion format, so attendees can get all of their questions answered by our expert presenters. CompTIA will also be on hand offering free training. Visit here for details.
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CompTIA IT SmartStat: March 12, 2013
 53% of companies say that the improved ability to collaborate has been a benefit of adopting mobility solutions. CompTIA IT SmartStat.
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