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Jack Gilbert
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Symantec's Partner Engage conference last month featured an apology to its resellers for any recent upset, and the promise of a future full of togetherness and innovation. Jack Gilbert reports

Like the unwritten family rule that parents must give equal attention and affection to each of their children, all resellers want their vendor partners to provide them with the same treatment. B...

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