Year: 2014

Windows XP
Computers

Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it

April 8, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it
In the wake of Windows XP upgrades, clients will be looking to solution providers to ensure their old computers are safely, securely and legally disposed of.

Michael Grant, director of product marketing, data protection, Dell Software
Featured Post

Dell Software launches major upgrade of AppAssure

April 8, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell Software launches major upgrade of AppAssure
Dell continues to consolidate its backup and recovery offerings with AppAssure 5.4 release.

Christy Wyatt, CEO of Good Technology
Distribution

Good Technology to expand in channel with Tech Data deal

April 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Good Technology to expand in channel with Tech Data deal
Security mobility specialist Good Technology extends its distribution deal with Tech Data to North America in a bid to bolster VAR ranks.

Ingram Micro global cloud chief Renée Bergeron
Cloud

Ingram’s SoftCom buy paying cloud dividends

April 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram’s SoftCom buy paying cloud dividends
The assets Ingram acquired when it purchased the Toronto-based Web services company are all over its Cloud Summit 2014 product introductions.

Rob Emsley, Senior Director of Marketing for EMC’s Data Protection and Availability Division
Featured Post

EMC refreshes data protection for software-defined environments

April 8, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on EMC refreshes data protection for software-defined environments
EMC refreshes its Data Domain operating system, introduces a new release of VPLEX.

New Red Hat North American channel chief D. Martin.
Channel Programs

Red Hat names D. Martin North American channel chief

April 2, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Red Hat names D. Martin North American channel chief
Open source giant Red Hat has found its new North American channel sales leader in former Cisco and VCE channel exec D. Martin.

network intelligence can transform retail
Featured Post

Can network intelligence make networks money-makers?

April 2, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Can network intelligence make networks money-makers?
HP and Cisco demonstrate to partners who increased network intelligence can lead to apps that will make network upgrades interesting to the C-suite.

Angie Beltz, vice president, Product Marketing, Cisco Solutions Group at Tech Data
Distribution

Tech Data looks to drive Cisco services with Opportunity Portal

April 2, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tech Data looks to drive Cisco services with Opportunity Portal
The new SMARTattach portal from Tech Data is slated to debut in Canada later this month.

Nancy Hammervik, senior vice president of industry relations at CompTIA
Channel Programs

CompTIA opens up with registered member level

April 2, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on CompTIA opens up with registered member level
Industry association CompTIA is looking to swell its ranks by introducing an “open access model” that will offer free access to much of its content.

A Samsung Series 3 Chromebook
Computers

Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast

April 2, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast
A new report confirms growing demand for Google Chromebooks, and says the Web-based devices on track to take a significant share from Microsoft and Apple.