Articles by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics)

mergers
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Time Again for the Annual Channel M&As Rush

December 10, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Time Again for the Annual Channel M&As Rush
An end-of-year reality check and things to consider when it comes to channel mergers and acquisitions

ThreatTrack CEO Julian Waits
Channel Programs

ThreatTrack Reshaping Company, Channel Around APTs

December 10, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on ThreatTrack Reshaping Company, Channel Around APTs
GFI spinoff ThreatTrack looking to augment its SMB partner base with enterprise-focused security partners.

Server sales are declining
Computers

2013 PC Decline Much Worse Than Forecast

December 5, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on 2013 PC Decline Much Worse Than Forecast
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.

Westcon CEO Dolph Westerbos
Distribution

Westcon Gets a New Chief: Dolph Westerbos

December 5, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Westcon Gets a New Chief: Dolph Westerbos
Distributor Westcon Group announced the appointment of Dolph Westerbos as its new chief executive officer, succeeding the departing Dean Douglas.

Microsoft Surface Pro
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Microsoft Appears Ready to Jettison Windows RT

November 27, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) 1
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.

Shawn Pearson, vice president of worldwide channels at Websense
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Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices

November 21, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices
Websense released Triton 7.8, the latest in the security suite that protects Web, data and e-mail streams.

Symantec Americas channel chief John Eldh
Channel Programs

Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch

November 19, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch
Symantec continues to trickle out changes to its channel program, focusing on top partners, specializations and high-touch field engagements.

ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini
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ConnectWise Focuses on Business Execution

November 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on ConnectWise Focuses on Business Execution
IT Nation, the annual gathering of the ConnectWise faithful, didn’t miss the opportunity to talk more about business execution than technology.

New Juniper CEO Shaygan Kheradpir
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New Juniper CEO a Sign of SDN Commitment

November 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on New Juniper CEO a Sign of SDN Commitment
Juniper Networks appoints Shaygan Kheradpir to replace retiring Kevin Johnson in the CEO post.

Mike Foreman, general manager, SMB, AVG Technologies
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AVG Adds Backup to Service Portfolio

November 14, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on AVG Adds Backup to Service Portfolio
AVG is wading into the crowded cloud backup market, offering a service that extends the capabilities of CloudCare and complements Managed Workplace.