LogicNow introduces LogicCards, bringing predictive analytics, and soon automated analytics, into its managed services console.
Managed Services
LogicNow brings Big Data into managed services with LogicCards
by Robert Dutt •
Managed Services
The three things that can disrupt managed services businesses
by Robert Dutt •
Channel consultant Ryan Morris outlines the three trends that could disrupt managed services delivery, and what MSPs can do to counter them.
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Channel Programs, Software
SAP simplifies, expands PartnerEdge
by Robert Dutt •
SAP announces a “major revamp” of its partner efforts, simplifying its partner programs down to one common umbrella, and introducing new opportunities for smaller partners.
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Data Centre, Virtualization
VMware continues its hyper-converged journey with EVO SDDC
by Robert Dutt •
VMware’s new Evo SDDC spec takes its converged architecture play into the high end, aiming to simply create software-defined data centres.
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Channel Programs
EMC introduces Federation-wide cloud partner credential
by Robert Dutt •
The new credential provides partners access to deploy the Federation Enterprise Hybrid Cloud, part of a push to create channel program alignment amongst Federation members.
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Virtualization
VMware opens up reference architectures for partners
by Robert Dutt •
New Certified Partner Architectures under the VMware Validated Design program provide partners a route to building their own data centre stacks.
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Channel Programs, Data Centre, Virtualization
North American model nets VMware Canada partners more resources
by Robert Dutt •
VMware’s new North American structure will mean access to new resources to help Canadian partners evolve their services play, Donna Wittmann says.
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Channel Programs, Security
New Intel Security channel chief Steranka aims to stay the course
by Robert Dutt •
New Intel Security channel chief doesn’t see massive changes ahead, but will continue to fine-tune programs for a more network-centric security model.
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Computers
D&H sees value in Chrome beyond education
by Robert Dutt •
D&H Canada adds Chrome Device Management console, says it will focus on SMB opportunities as new platform comes of age.
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Channel Programs, Security
LightCyber focuses on education with first-ever partner program
by Robert Dutt •
With its inaugural partner program, active breach detection vendor aims to educate partners on a new, but novel, approach to security.
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Networking
Adtran seeks deeper understanding of partners’ business
by Robert Dutt •
New Adtran channel chief Meggin Sawyer is changing the company’s focus from recruiting partners to working more closely with the existing partner base.
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Networking
Adtran makes case for SDN, NFV for service providers
by Robert Dutt •
Service providers will need to embrace software defined networking and network function virtualization to remain competitive, Adtran says.
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Distribution
Disties ready for HP shipping shutdown
by Robert Dutt •
HP shipments may “go dark” this week, but the combination of careful planning and a quiet week should mean no big deal for partners, distributors say.
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Channel Programs
Microsoft shines light on partner valuation
by Robert Dutt •
Microsoft offers partners tips on increasing their valuation in a cloud world, and a tool to measure their success in the transformation.
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Software
Whither SharePoint? Microsoft says no
by Robert Dutt •
Microsoft fires back at rivals who say its eye is off its enterprise content platform as it turns it eyes to full engaging Office 365 customers.
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Channel Programs, Cloud
Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program goes mainstream
by Robert Dutt •
With more products, more partners, and more distribution, Microsoft is making its popular CSP program the main way partners sell its cloud services.
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Channel Programs, Mobility
Microsoft expands channel access to Surface
by Robert Dutt •
Microsoft announced long-awaited plans to put its Surface tablets into the hands and onto the linecards of more of its partners.
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Channel Communities
Microsoft WPC returns to Toronto in 2016
by Robert Dutt •
Microsoft announces its Worldwide Partner Conference will come to Toronto next summer, the third time WPC has come to the Canadian city.
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Managed Services, Printing and Imaging
Xerox channel MPS push continues with new tools, programs
by Robert Dutt •
Xerox is looking to make partners more productive as it sees a boom coming in demand for managed print services in the SMB space.
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Distribution
Westcon introduces vendor incubator
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor Westcon has a new program that aims to help new vendors bring their technology to the channel, or to broaden their reach around the world.
