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Canada moves up in BSA’s cloud-readiness rankings

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Canada moves up in BSA’s cloud-readiness rankings
Intellectual property laws and improved access bump Canada up to ninth, but there’s still work to be done around security and accessibility

Greg Myers on Tech Data Canada's new Sharp distribution deal
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Tech Data Canada gets SPLA okay from Microsoft

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada gets SPLA okay from Microsoft
Move gives a broader range of solution providers access to Microsoft’s easiest pay-as-you-go licensing model for hosted software offerings

Dan Baigent, senior director of business development for HP Cloud
Channel Programs

HP to open public cloud up to partners

March 6, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP to open public cloud up to partners
New programs will allow solution providers to refer, and eventually resell, HP public cloud services

Paul Comessotti
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Check Point to partners: Get involved with ThreatCloud

January 29, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Check Point to partners: Get involved with ThreatCloud
Vendor pitches new capabilities for remote managed security services

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Cisco merges cloud, managed services partner programs

November 27, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco merges cloud, managed services partner programs
Program changes give MSPs and cloud-focused partners access to all-important VIP for first time

Tim FitzGerald Avnet
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Avnet adds four new Amazon-powered cloud services

November 27, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet adds four new Amazon-powered cloud services
Two backup offerings, hosted SharePoint, and Web hosting on the way from the distributor

Michael Kerr, director of channels for EMC Canada
Channel Programs

EMC evolves service provider partner program

November 6, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC evolves service provider partner program
Storage giant looks to foster relationships with SPs, between SPs and VARs

Shannon Kohn, director of marketing and channel relations at Datto
Channel Programs

Datto launches direct presence in Canada

November 5, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Datto launches direct presence in Canada
“Overwhelming response” to franchise launch in Canada earlier this year leads to formal program launch

Mike DeCesare, president of McAfee
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McAfee co-prez: Hold cloud providers to higher standard

October 24, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee co-prez: Hold cloud providers to higher standard
Businesses need to think “bank grade” rather than “enterprise grade” when it comes to cloud security, Mike DeCesare says

Rob Adley, vice president of enterprise server sales, HP Canada
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HP opens Canadian Centre of Excellence to partners

October 18, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP opens Canadian Centre of Excellence to partners
Facility at company’s Mississauga, Ont. Headquarters aims to educate customers on high-priority solutions