Year: 2014

Mary McCoy wrote about HP's plans to change update models for ProLiant servers
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HP to charge for ProLiant server updates

February 11, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on HP to charge for ProLiant server updates
HP sparked outrage when it announced plans to stop providing out-of-contract ProLiant server firmware updates. Here’s the thing: HP isn’t wrong.

Sophos CEO Kris Hagerman
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Sophos buys Cyberoam for hardware expansion

February 11, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Sophos buys Cyberoam for hardware expansion
Already pushing hard to expand its hardware business, Sophos announces its acquisition of India’s Cyberoam, a maker of unified threat management appliances.

Hypertec Group logo
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Hypertec to take Kaspersky to the Feds

February 10, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Hypertec to take Kaspersky to the Feds
After two years of negotiations, Hypertec inks a deal to represent Kaspersky Lab on the NMSO, opening up opportunities with the federal government.

Chris Doggett, managing director of Kaspersky Lab North America
Channel Programs

Kaspersky rolls out professional services program

February 10, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky rolls out professional services program
Kaspersky Lab looks to increase access to professional services for its customers by enabling partners to resell, and deliver, higher-value offerings.

Dell offers new financing options
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Dell looks to make channel financing a growth tool

February 10, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Dell looks to make channel financing a growth tool
Dell is teaming up with some financing heavyweights to give partners looking to investment in their own growth some more attractive credit options.

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.