An end-of-year reality check and things to consider when it comes to channel mergers and acquisitions
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Time Again for the Annual Channel M&As Rush
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Channel Programs, Featured Post, Security
ThreatTrack Reshaping Company, Channel Around APTs
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
GFI spinoff ThreatTrack looking to augment its SMB partner base with enterprise-focused security partners.
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Computers, Featured Post
2013 PC Decline Much Worse Than Forecast
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
A new IDC report indicates the decline of global PC shipments in 2013 will be more than expected, and the downward trend will continue into 2014.
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Distribution, Featured Post
Westcon Gets a New Chief: Dolph Westerbos
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Distributor Westcon Group announced the appointment of Dolph Westerbos as its new chief executive officer, succeeding the departing Dean Douglas.
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Microsoft Appears Ready to Jettison Windows RT
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft is sending strong signals that Windows RT, the version of the operating system for ARM processors, is nearing the end of its unremarkable run.
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Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Websense released Triton 7.8, the latest in the security suite that protects Web, data and e-mail streams.
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Channel Programs, Featured Post, Security
Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Symantec continues to trickle out changes to its channel program, focusing on top partners, specializations and high-touch field engagements.
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Featured Post, Managed Services
ConnectWise Focuses on Business Execution
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
IT Nation, the annual gathering of the ConnectWise faithful, didn’t miss the opportunity to talk more about business execution than technology.
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Featured Post, Networking
New Juniper CEO a Sign of SDN Commitment
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Juniper Networks appoints Shaygan Kheradpir to replace retiring Kevin Johnson in the CEO post.
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Featured Post, Managed Services
AVG Adds Backup to Service Portfolio
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
AVG is wading into the crowded cloud backup market, offering a service that extends the capabilities of CloudCare and complements Managed Workplace.
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Featured Post, Managed Services, Printing and Imaging
Xerox Infuses Managed Print With Intelligence
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Xerox is taking the wraps off a series of managed print tools and services that give enterprises more intelligence on document processes.
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Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft reportedly narrowed the list of possible replacements for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.
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Featured Post, Managed Services, Mobility
GFI MAX Adds MDM to MSP Portfolio
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
With mobile device adoption exploding and less than one-third of MSPs addressing mobile device management, GFI MAX is adding MDM.
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Channel Programs, Featured Post, Mobility
New Microsoft Channel Chief Says Surface Strategy Still Evolving
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Phil Sorgen says the reason the Surface tablet isn’t broadly available to solution providers for resale is because Microsoft lacked a distribution strategy.
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Vendors to Partners: Get to Know Your Customers
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Vendors such as SAP, HP and Parallels are rethinking their go-to-market models, building concepts and channel models based on customer personas.
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DiFranco: HP’s Got Its Mojo Back
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
As other big vendors show signs of slowing sales and transitional challenges, HP is emerging from its reorganization appearing a little more confident.
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Cloud, Featured Post, Managed Services
Kaseya Buys 365 Command to Tap Microsoft Cloud
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Kaseya has made its third acquisition since changing ownership; this time it’s Microsoft Office 365 migration and management specialist 365 Command.
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Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.
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Cisco Raising Prices on Some Catalyst Switches
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Cisco moves to raise prices on some older Catalyst products in a move designed to move customers towards newer technologies.
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HP Chromebooks Reflect Erosion in Windows Dominance
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
At a time when HP CEO Meg Whitman says former allies Microsoft and Intel are now rivals, HP’s move towards Chromebook show the challenges Windows faces.
