In this Cloud Wars Minute, Bob explains a recent story posted to Microsoft’s website, which explains the ERP deal that the company won in 2019. In this deal, Microsoft’s client is New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection, who aim to replace old mainframes in efforts to deliver fresh, safe drinking water to residents.
Partnerships
Janet looks at this year’s Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) and singles out a few facts that can help organizations evaluate risk in partnership strategy.
Toni visits “The Tonight Show” for its Metaverse debut. In addition to a full report, he shares his thoughts on virtual entertainment’s impact on Gen Z and digital natives.
Latest initiatives push Walmart further ahead in digital innovation, sustainability and strategic partnerships.
In My Metaverse Minute, Ep. 192, Kieron covers the Brønnøysund Register Center and Ernst & Young partnership to assist digital natives with their tax responsibilities at a virtual office location.
As the role of technology increases in businesses, partner options have exploded. Janet explains why taking your time while vetting your choices makes all the difference.
Cisco Webex rolled out new products and partnerships last week. It’s working with Microsoft and Apple to increase interoperability of meeting platforms.
In My Metaverse Minute, Ep. 189, Kieron explains how the L’Oréal and Meta partnership is an example of real-world initiatives for the Metaverse.
Just back from ImpartnerCon, one of 2022’s major partner ecosystem events, analyst Janet Schijns shares key takeaways from open discussions with the suppliers, vendors, and distributors in attendance.
Wayne Sadin’s analyst take on Larry Ellison’s Oracle CloudWorld keynote highlights comments on the expanded multi-cloud nature of the Microsoft partnership and plans for the future of healthcare.
In My Metaverse Minute, Ep. 188, Kieron Allen explains why the new Meta Quest Pro VR headset’s $1,500 price tag could be its saving grace.
Poor-quality data can derail a business. Janet Schijns explains how to choose partners who will wrangle and handle the right data properly and set your firm up to successfully navigate potentially rough economic times.
At Oracle CloudWorld, Larry Ellison announced initiatives to overhaul the global healthcare system and work with partners to achieve these goals.
Janet Schijns looks at the impact a partner can have, both positive and negative, on your firm’s data project, and offers tips on vetting and choosing the right ones.
Pulling off a data modernization requires finding and working with the right tech-savvy partners. Janet Schijns writes about two state governments that reaped major benefits by doing just that.
The two companies are working together to help mainframe customers take advantage of applications and data available in the cloud.
In a world with a million independent software vendor choices, companies increasingly must get outside help. Janet Schijns offer tips on optimizing the process.
Indirect routes are becoming more common when delivering goods and services, which is why third-party distribution is required to keep your customers happy and loyal, explains Janet Schijns.
After the recent multi-cloud deals that Oracle made with Microsoft and AWS, will it announce a partnership with Google Cloud next? As Bob explains, the answer is likely ‘yes.’
Supply chain woes? The right partners can help. Janet Schijns explains how to find them, both inside and outside of your current ecosystem.



















