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VMware Chief: Virtualization Has a Decade of Runway

August 27, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

As VMware broadens its borders beyond its sweet spot in server virtualization, does it risk coming into increased conflict with allies and channel partners?

VCE Doubles Down on Channel Chiefs

August 27, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Chris Sullivan, VP of sales at VCE will take over VAR relationships while longtime channel chief D. Martin will focus on growing new types of partnerships

VMware Sets Sights on Networking Virtualization

August 27, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

VMware introduces NSX, a networking virtualization product it hopes will do for the network what VSX did for server virtualization.

Luke Walling, vice president of SMB sales and operations for North America at AVG.

AVG Offers Buyout Program to PacketTrap MSPs

August 26, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

AVG will allow MSPs using Dell’s discontinued PacketTrap RMM product to use Managed Workplace free for up to a year and offer switchers priority support.

Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change

August 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft partners are not holding back in their endorsement of Steve Ballmer’s announced retirement, saying change is needed to revive the software giant.

HP vs. Lenovo: A Contrast in Highs and Lows

August 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) 1

HP reported a 10 percent decline in year-over-year revenues. Meanwhile, Lenovo is seeing sales increase as it expands into servers, storage and smartphones.

New VMware global channel chief Dave O'Callaghan

VMware Looks to Build Value Channel

August 26, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

VMware will roll out a new partner program between now and its Partner Exchange event early next year, introducing four tiers and a simplified approach.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to Retire

August 23, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Steve Ballmer will retire from his post atop Microsoft in the next year, leaving a new CEO to guide its transformation into a devices and services company.