2015 – Page 3 – ChannelBuzz.ca

Mixed messages from Microsoft survey on Canadian business use of cloud

November 19, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

The study found 85 per cent of Canadian businesses admit they aren’t fully using benefits of new technology, but on the other hand, their attitude towards adoption, particularly of cloud, is better than in last year’s survey.

Avnet Technology Solutions' Gavin Miller

Avnet unifies training and support

November 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off

With the new Avnet Knowledge Network, the distributor is aiming to bring all of its support and training offerings under the same roof.

The 7 components of a complete (& profitable) managed network service

November 18, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off

Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on best practices for getting the most out of your networking business as a managed service provider.

Lenovo chooses SYNNEX for distribution of Motorola phone to channel in U.S.

November 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

ChannelBuzz has learned that Lenovo, which has been assessing its distribution options for its commercial Motorola business, since it acquired the mobility vendor a year ago, has decided on SYNNEX for its U.S distribution. The

Data protection vendor Druva adds MSP channel, launches MSP partner program

November 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Druva is mainly focused on the enterprise space, and its new MSP channel will give them a stronger presence downmarket. They are especially looking to recruit new MSPs who have no data centre.

Dell partners with Cylance to add APT prevention technology to Dell Data Protection solution

November 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell adds Cylance’s artificial intelligence-based technology, which has a very high success rate in stopping malware from executing, to its Dell Data Protection endpoint security solution.

Scale Computing ramps up Canadian staff, resources for big 2016 push

November 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Scale, which is distinct among the hyperconverged vendors with its SMB focus, is not new to Canada, but they have added new staff and resources here, and developed new relationships with key DMRs to take their Canadian business to the next level.

HPE announces flurry of 3PAR announcements

November 16, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Net-new offerings include 3PAR Flash Acceleration for Oracle and the 3PAR StoreServ 8200 Converged File and Block Starter Kit.

Avaya Canada team front and centre in development of new Midmarket program

November 16, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

The Avaya Midmarket Select Program is focused on a select number of partners, and lets them allow rock bottom pricing in packages designed to facilitate solution sales. Avaya Canada’s key role in the program’s development has resulted in six of the 40 partners in the global program being Canadian.