Month: February 2014

Pure Storage
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Pure Storage ups ante on flash array services

February 10, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Pure Storage ups ante on flash array services
Pure Storage is looking arm partners with a business model that changes the way end users buy and maintain their enterprise storage.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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New Microsoft CEO says partnering “is in our DNA”

February 5, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Microsoft CEO says partnering “is in our DNA”
Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s new CEO, says partnering is key to the company, but partnerships will evolve as Microsoft goes cloud-first and mobile-first.

Rod Millar, senior vice president of Tech Data Mobile Solutions
Distribution

Tech Data launches new Global Mobility Unit

February 5, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Tech Data launches new Global Mobility Unit
Tech Data is taking its mobile technology practice to a new level with the creation of a new unit that will coordinate go-to-market strategies and support.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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Nadella reaction: Upbeat with a touch of meh

February 5, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Nadella reaction: Upbeat with a touch of meh
Turns out most key industry executives are feeling at least optimistic about Satya Nadella’s Microsoft promotion, but some analysts see it differently.

Raelyn Kritzer, director of channel marketing at Brocade
Channel Programs

Brocade adds software networking channel program

February 4, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Brocade adds software networking channel program
Brocade adds new components to its Alliance Partner Network to help partners ready themselves for SDN opportunities in the market.

Miles Davis, Avaya Canada channel chief
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Avaya adds contact center to IPOffice

February 4, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya adds contact center to IPOffice
The latest version of IPOffice continues Avaya’s move back to the SMB market, introducing contact center capabilities to a wider array of Avaya partners.

Ingram Micro Canada general manager Mark Snider
Distribution

Ingram Micro plans twice-yearly IMOne supershows

February 4, 2014 Robert Dutt 1
Distributor Ingram Micro looks to turn the volume up by will combining its VTN, SMBA, and other events into a much larger conference called IMOne.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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Microsoft makes it official: Nadella in as CEO

February 4, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft makes it official: Nadella in as CEO
As expected, Microsoft named veteran insider Satya Nadella as successor to CEO Steve Ballmer, making the 46-year-old just the third chief executive.

Irene Buchan, director of marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Distribution

Tech Data debuts TDengage content syndication tool

February 3, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data debuts TDengage content syndication tool
Tech Data Canada’s new TDengage content syndication tool offers solution providers easy access to product information, promises path to e-commerce soon.

HP's Lisa Wolfe and John Flowers
Channel Programs

HP extends SMB-focused Just Right IT lineup

February 3, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP extends SMB-focused Just Right IT lineup
HP’s new members of its Just Right IT lineup for SMBs include reference architectures for SAP HANA and Microsoft Exchange, as well as new services.