Month: June 2017

Cloud

New Toronto office highlights Canadian-specific announcements at Toronto Sage Summit

June 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Toronto office highlights Canadian-specific announcements at Toronto Sage Summit
Sage also announced new data from a survey they commissioned about small business in Canada, and pledged to work to bring together groups to lobby on their customers’ behalf.

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins on stage at Cisco Live 2017 in Las Vegas
Mobility

Cisco, Apple press security message, eye expanded partnership

June 27, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco, Apple press security message, eye expanded partnership
Cisco and Apple say their joint network/mobile security story is so solid, mutual customers should get insurance discounts.

Cloud

Microsoft CSP Atmosera brings managed Azure services portfolio to general availability

June 27, 2017 Mark Cox 1
Atmosera believes the combination of Azure’s maturity and problems many customers have had using the cloud themselves will sustain incredible growth rates for Azure-focused MSPs.

Cisco channel chief Wendy Bahr at Partner Summit 2016 in San Diego
Networking

Cisco pushes importance of multi-partner approach for digital transformation

June 26, 2017 Robert Dutt 1
As it turns its attention to taking the channel deeper on digital transformation, Cisco says connections to ecosystem partners will be imperative.

Managed Services

Controlling Hidden Costs Boosts MSP Success

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Controlling Hidden Costs Boosts MSP Success
Handling hidden costs is a kind of business self-awareness. If an MSP can identify and manage these costs, you’ll know your business better. And that helps you set a course for managed services success.

Channel Programs

Dell EMC distribution-only strategy for X-Series unlikely to portent broader trend

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC distribution-only strategy for X-Series unlikely to portent broader trend
Dell EMC recently made their X-Series network switch products their first distribution-only product, but while they will look at doing this with other products and services, don’t expect it to start a trend.

Cloud

Igloo revamps go-to-market with new digital workplace solutions, solutions as service model

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Igloo revamps go-to-market with new digital workplace solutions, solutions as service model
Igloo has transformed its customizable intranet offering into a portfolio of 13 solutions, offered in three separate editions aimed at different market sizes, and supported by dedicated professional services.

Computers

Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role
Myers’ retirement from Tech Data last month turns out to be an extended vacation, as the veteran distributor moves into Stefan Bockhop’s old position at Lenovo Canada.

Networking

Move into DDoS market sparks new Corsa Technology partner program

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Move into DDoS market sparks new Corsa Technology partner program
Ottawa based Corsa makes a high-performance SDN platform for high capacity networks, and have recently added a network security platform to mitigate DDoS attacks.

Backup

BackupAssist introduces MSP program into North America

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on BackupAssist introduces MSP program into North America
The BackupAssist-as-a-Service program for MSPs makes the Australian-headquartered company a much more forceful player in the North American MSP market.