Year: 2013

Joe Quaglia, president, the Americas, Tech Data
Distribution

Tech Data Promotes Quaglia to Americas Presidency

November 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Promotes Quaglia to Americas Presidency
Sales and marketing veteran aims to bring TDcloud and TDmobility programs to Canada

Peter Larocque, president of North American distribution at Synnex.
Distribution

Larocque’s New Role Hints at More Continental Synnex Strategy

November 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Larocque’s New Role Hints at More Continental Synnex Strategy
Three U.S.-pioneered “Solv” practices headed to Canada in months to come as Synnex beefs up support for Canadian operations.

Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO of security vendor Sophos
Featured Post

Ponemon Study: SMBs Fail Miserably at Security

November 25, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Ponemon Study: SMBs Fail Miserably at Security
According to new research from Ponemon Institute, 58 percent of small and midsize firms do not see cyber attacks as a significant risk to their business.

Synnex Varnex leadership
Channel Communities

Can Synnex’s Varnex Be Big in Japan?

November 21, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Can Synnex’s Varnex Be Big in Japan?
Distributor Synnex has introduced its Varnex SMB-focused reseller community in Japan via its Synnex Infotec subsidiary.

Dimension Data Cloud CEO Steve Nola
Cloud

Dimension Data Debuts SaaS Solutions Suite

November 21, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Dimension Data Debuts SaaS Solutions Suite
Dimension Data rolled out a new suite of SaaS hosting and application management services intended to simplify cloud hosting and management operations.

Shawn Pearson, vice president of worldwide channels at Websense
Featured Post

Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices

November 21, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices
Websense released Triton 7.8, the latest in the security suite that protects Web, data and e-mail streams.

Adnon Dow, vice president of global mobility solutions for Synnex.
Distribution

Synnex Canada Gears Up for Mobility Play

November 19, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Synnex Canada Gears Up for Mobility Play
Synnex is bringing is rapidly-developing MobilitySolv business to Canada, with full launch expected early next year.

Dan Sottile, CMO of Long View Systems
Featured Post

Long View Establishes Trust Fund for Sottile’s Family

November 19, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Long View Establishes Trust Fund for Sottile’s Family
Long View Systems is now accepting contributions for a trust fund for the family of Dan Sottile.

Dell channel chief Cheryl Cook
Channel Programs

Davis Out, Cook In as Dell Shakes Up Channel Org

November 19, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Davis Out, Cook In as Dell Shakes Up Channel Org
Dell announces a reorganization of its channel and sales leadership that sharpens the vendor’s go-to-market strategy.

Symantec Americas channel chief John Eldh
Channel Programs

Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch

November 19, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch
Symantec continues to trickle out changes to its channel program, focusing on top partners, specializations and high-touch field engagements.