Month: March 2014

Mike Gerentine, vice president of global partner marketing at IBM
Channel Programs

IBM gets tactical with partner business evolution

March 31, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on IBM gets tactical with partner business evolution
IBM will do 300 to 400 one-on-one training sessions this year, looking at concrete steps to help its partners adapt to the cloud and other changes.

HP enters the cloud WiFi market
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HP enters the cloud-managed WiFi fray

March 31, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP enters the cloud-managed WiFi fray
HP introduces its first cloud-managed WiFi offering, pitching SMB on ease of management and simplicity.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduces Office for iPad.
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Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners

March 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners
Much attention is being placed on how Microsoft’s new Office for iPad could make it harder for Windows to gain a legitimate foothold in tablets.

Dell Networking Z9500
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Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions

March 28, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions
Dell introduces a new high-density data centre switch, and a new fabric controller for OpenStack.

Bruce Klein, senior vice president of Cisco's Worldwide Partner Organization,
Channel Programs

Cisco plans recruiting binge for solution partners

March 26, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco plans recruiting binge for solution partners
Under its new Solution Partner Program, Cisco will aim to connect ISVs, consultants, and other solution builders with its broad base of resellers.

Ken Sims, vice president of business development at Axcient
Cloud

Axcient, Ingram Micro double down on now-exclusive relationship

March 26, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Axcient, Ingram Micro double down on now-exclusive relationship
Recovery-as-a-Service (RaaS) provider Axcient has expanded its strategic alliance with distributor Ingram Micro.

Edison Peres will now lead Cisco's Intercloud partner strategy
Channel Programs

Cisco to scrap silver tier in next channel program

March 26, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco to scrap silver tier in next channel program
New program to roll out over 24 months, will introduce new Cisco partner requirments for Gold around Hybrid IT, cloud, and managed services.

Former Symantec CEO Steve Bennett
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Watch for calls to break up Symantec

March 25, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Watch for calls to break up Symantec
Symantec needs a new strategic direction. What comes next is the inevitable call to break up the security and storage units.

Frances Guida, managed of ConvergedSystems at HP.
Data Centre

HP announces HP ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA

March 25, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP announces HP ConvergedSystem for SAP HANA
HP continues its drive towards purpose-built solution stacks with a Converged System for SAP’s popular in-memory database technology.

Amy McFarland, worldwide head of AMD's partner program.
Channel Programs

AMD launches new partner program

March 25, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on AMD launches new partner program
AMD’s new partner program aims to support multi-track partners, increase benefits and improve transparency, the chipmaker says.