Larry Walsh (Channelnomics)

Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast

April 2, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

A new report confirms growing demand for Google Chromebooks, and says the Web-based devices on track to take a significant share from Microsoft and Apple.

Richard Hutton, director of channel marketing at Samsung’s Enterprise Business Division

Samsung steps up channel activity with new program

April 1, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

“Samsung Team of Empowered Partners” — or STEP — will consolidate channel resources and serve as a launch pad for expanding its reseller network.

Cloud, managed services distinction is a myth

April 1, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Many managed service providers are clinging to the notion that they are distinctly different from peers selling various forms of cloud services.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduces Office for iPad.

Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners

March 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Much attention is being placed on how Microsoft’s new Office for iPad could make it harder for Windows to gain a legitimate foothold in tablets.

Watch for calls to break up Symantec

March 25, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Symantec needs a new strategic direction. What comes next is the inevitable call to break up the security and storage units.

Kevin Gilroy, senior vice president and general manager of Global Small & Midmarket Segment at SAP

SAP to focus on ‘delightful’ SME customer experience

March 24, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Business software specialist SAP is targeting small and midsized enterprise customers through the channel by focusing on the business outcomes of products.

If PC slump undid Symantec CEO, single-trick VARs should worry

March 24, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Declining antivirus sales brought on by the PC slump is given as the prime reason for Symantec’s firing of CEO Steve Bennett.

HP Diamond status with Oracle misleading

March 18, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Oracle has awarded HP with its highest channel honor, seen as a thaw in the relations between the two vendors. Here’s why it’s not good for the channel.