Larry Walsh (Channelnomics)

Mobility

Apple, IBM partner to tackle mobile enterprise

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • July 16, 2014

IBM CEO Virginia Rometty and Apple CEO Tim Cook strike an alliance to bring iPads and iPhones into the enterprise.

IBM and Apple have formed a partnership to make iPhones and iPad more valuable enterprise tools, and build a new, growth-oriented act for both companies.

Challenged Citrix sticks with CEO Templeton

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • July 4, 2014

Virtualization software vendor Citrix Systems announced CEO Mark Templeton would not retire as previously announced

Maintenance key to IBM-Lenovo server deal

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 26, 2014

The deal for IBM to sell its x86 server unit to Lenovo continues to slog through reviews, as government is concerned about national security implications.

Trend Micro revamps global channel program

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 24, 2014

Partha Panda, vice president of channel sales, Trend Micro

Security software vendor Trend Micro is revamping and harmonizing its global channel program, simplifying the way it interacts with and supports resellers.

Surface 3 makes Microsoft a channel competitor

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 24, 2014

The Surface 3 tablet-laptop hybrid went on sale over the weekend, marking Microsoft’s entry into competitor status with its OEM and reseller partners.

ConnectWise aims to exploit Autotask sale

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 17, 2014

ConnectWise is looking to capitalize on the acquisition of rival professional services automation vendor Autotask by inviting users to defect.

Dell wants a piece of the IBM server channel

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 16, 2014

As Dell channel chief Cheryl Cook sees it, Dell is in a better position to capitalize than rival HP on uncertainty around the IBM/Lenovo server deal.

FireMon, a solution provider spinoff, sold to VC

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 11, 2014

FireMon, a security intelligence software vendor spun off from FishNet Security, received a majority stake investment from Insight Venture Partners.

After long-simmering rumors, Autotask acquired

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 10, 2014

Autotask acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for an undisclosed price, making it the latest shakeup in the managed services segment.

Backup: An antidote to ransomware

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 10, 2014

Despite efforts to curb it, ransomware is on the rise. Cloud backup is being used to thwart such attacks and could be a powerful selling proposition.

Juniper, Aruba partner on mobile network access

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 6, 2014

Juniper Networks and Aruba Networks are teaming up to develop and integrate new technology to simplify mobile access to wired and wireless networks.

IBM-Lenovo server deal hits security snag

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 5, 2014

IBM and Lenovo requests extension to give U.S. national security regulators more time to review the proposed sale of the IBM server unit to Lenovo.

Server market poised for a shakeup

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 4, 2014

New server market share numbers show HP remains in the front position, and will likely stay there after the transition of IBM’s x86 server unit to Lenovo.

Kaseya ends ‘Alt-Shift-Tab’ motion in VSA 7.0

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 4, 2014

In placing all of its managed services function in a single dashboard, Kaseya says it’s ending the toggling between screens.

Windows 8 sales grow, but still woeful

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 3, 2014

Microsoft struggles to get legacy Windows XP users to convert to Windows 8 mostly because there’s a better option still available: Windows 7.

McAfee launches referral program for SMB services

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • June 2, 2014

McAfee worldwide channel chief Gavin Struthers

McAfee, better known for its enterprise products, is going after the broad SMB market with security services, rewarding partners for referral.

Lenovo simplifies incentives with upfront rebates

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • May 14, 2014

Lenovo North American channel chief Chris Frey

Lenovo continues to woo the channel community by providing resellers with upfront rebates, simplified purchasing and sales reporting and expedited payments.