Howard Cohen

Howard M. Cohen is a 30+ year veteran of the IT industry whose serves as a writer and consultant to many channel partners, ISVs, and MSPs. He serves on advisory panels for Apple, HP, IBM, and NEC. He's also a board member of the Ingram Micr…o Service Network and the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners. Howard is a frequent speaker at IT industry events such as Microsoft's WorldWide Partner Conference, Citrix Synergy/Summit, ConnectWise IT Nation, ChannelPro Forums, Cloud Partners Summit, and CompTIA ChannelCon.

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Beyond sensors: RFID and wearables

Warehouses, retail outlets, and other industries are using RFID tags and wearable devices for ERP and supply chain management.

June 22, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

Moving mobile support to the cloud

With your users spread all over the world, it's time to consider a cloud-based mobility management solution.

June 22, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

One console to rule them all

Managing a fleet of diverse devices can be challenging. Here's a look at Mobile Device Management solutions and the tools they add to your arsenal, including remote wipe, over-the-air provisioning, and more.

June 14, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

Integrating cloud and on-premises workflows

Integration stands out as the top challenge for companies that have embraced SaaS. Here are tips for IT implementers who need to connect hosted apps to the corporate infrastructure.

June 13, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

Moving the collaborative experience to the cloud

SaaS office tools are a fast-growing market segment. What are the implications for IT implementers, the benefits of cloud scalability and versatility, and the potential drawbacks?

June 9, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

Access privileges for distributed stakeholders

When collaborative groups include employees and third parties, you need comprehensive access control. Here's a look at solutions that restrict unauthorized users while ensuring that legitimate workers stay productive.

June 6, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

The challenges of shared files

Distributed workgroups make file sharing and version control a complex proposition. Here are common pain points and tips on how to control the chaos.

June 6, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

AI solutions in the future

What happens when natural-language processing, cloud-based neural frameworks, and a universe of connected 'things' are all in place? We explore the possibilities and emphasize the steps ITIs need to take now to thrive in this future.

May 17, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

Advanced analytics in the here-and-now

Smart enterprises are leveraging AI and machine learning today to improve customer experiences, energy consumption, and processes. Here's how they're delivering value to IT organizations and businesses alike.

May 15, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

Transforming the datacenter

Cloud isn't just for scrappy start-ups anymore. Cloud-powered infrastructure gives your operation new flexibility and efficiency, if you approach it with a comprehensive plan.

May 8, 2017 by Howard Cohen in Cloud Strategies for Smarter IT / Brought to you by Microsoft Cloud - MSFT

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