Mobility
Apple, IBM partner to tackle mobile 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.
Articles by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics)
Software
Challenged Citrix sticks with CEO Templeton
Virtualization software vendor Citrix Systems announced CEO Mark Templeton would not retire as previously announced
Servers
Maintenance key to IBM-Lenovo server deal
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.
Channel Programs
Trend Micro revamps global channel program
Security software vendor Trend Micro is revamping and harmonizing its global channel program, simplifying the way it interacts with and supports resellers.
Computers
Surface 3 makes Microsoft a channel competitor
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.
Managed Services
ConnectWise aims to exploit Autotask sale
ConnectWise is looking to capitalize on the acquisition of rival professional services automation vendor Autotask by inviting users to defect.
Servers
Dell wants a piece of the IBM server channel
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.
Security
FireMon, a solution provider spinoff, sold to VC
FireMon, a security intelligence software vendor spun off from FishNet Security, received a majority stake investment from Insight Venture Partners.
Managed Services
After long-simmering rumors, Autotask acquired
Autotask acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for an undisclosed price, making it the latest shakeup in the managed services segment.
Storage
Backup: An antidote to ransomware
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.