Robert Dutt is the founder and head blogger at ChannelBuzz.ca. He has been covering the Canadian solution provider channel community for a variety of publications and Web sites since 1997.
Tech Data takes its Recon outsourced security operations centre, and transforms it into a suite of security services designed to help smaller vendors reach a broader channel.
A proof of concept for a tool to automate commissions and bonuses in ConnectWise takes the vendor’s first prize for developing new solutions and integrations.
The new Tech Data Canada shopping site boasts new design and features, and sets the stage for greater integration across the distributor’s business in the future.
June 12, 2018Robert DuttComments Off on Cisco brings intent-based networking to third parties as DNA Center opens up
Cisco says it will open up its DNA Center to managing other vendors’ gear as it moves to make the intent-based networking hub an open platform for network innovation.
June 11, 2018Robert DuttComments Off on Cisco adds DevNet Ecosystem Exchange as developer community continues to grow
Cisco introduces DevNet Ecosystem Exchange to help expose software built around its platform and APIs as its developer community ranks rise past 500,000.
May 31, 2018Robert DuttComments Off on HP sees lower-cost 3D printers expanding channel reach
HP’s newest 3D printers will be the impetus to expanding the small channel its built around the products, and could sew the seeds for a broader channel expansion in the future.
In this edition of the podcast, Marc-Etienne Leveille of ESET and Paul Struthers of Sage discuss tax-related SMS phishing threats, and the burden of tax policy on small businesses respectively.
May 4, 2018Robert DuttComments Off on IaaS still an untapped channel opportunity, but momentum growing
An Ingram Micro Cloud exec calls IaaS the biggest untapped opportunity for partners for the second year running, while partners dish on routes to success.