Communications

Channel Programs

Unify commits to more channel-centric model with new partner program

October 7, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Unify commits to more channel-centric model with new partner program
Canada is one of the countries where Unify pledges to be 100 per cent channel within twelve months – which will mean they will need to get distribution set up here.

Communications

ShoreTel Mobility 8 adds video, Communicator integration

August 14, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on ShoreTel Mobility 8 adds video, Communicator integration
ShoreTel says the new virtualized router will let their VARs be more aggressive in small 5-15 unit mobile deployments, because eliminating the router cost for a 10 unit deployment cuts the initial investment in getting 10 users live by two thirds.

George Platt, CEO of ESI
Channel Programs

ESI reworks partner program for greater structure, and support of new offerings

June 2, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESI reworks partner program for greater structure, and support of new offerings
ESI aims to be “the most channel friendly provider to cloud PBX.”

secure messaging
Communications

Secure messaging: So hot, it’s crazy

May 6, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Secure messaging: So hot, it’s crazy
The perfect secure messaging app probably hasn’t been built yet, but give John McAfee credit for turning our attention to an area of real concern.

Cisco Business Edition 6000
Channel Programs

Cisco opens Business Edition 6000 phones to distie CTO

March 4, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco opens Business Edition 6000 phones to distie CTO
Cisco says allowing distributors to configure-to-order its main midsize enterprise phone systems will help partners close more sales more quickly.

Barat Dickman, senor director, of global channel programs, and go-to-market strategy at Avaya.
Channel Programs

Avaya Prepares Last Step in Volume-to-Value Transition

November 15, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya Prepares Last Step in Volume-to-Value Transition
The communications vendor outlines plans to soon change its Avaya Connect partner program to one where tiers are determined by partner skill sets.

Miles Davis, Avaya Canada channel chief
Channel Programs

New Avaya Canada Channel Chief Focused on Capacity and Capability

November 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Avaya Canada Channel Chief Focused on Capacity and Capability
Miles Davis takes over Canadian channel as former channel chief Renzo Dipasquale heads up vendor’s enterprise business.

Mark Monday, vice president and general manager of the collaboration platforms business unit at Avaya.
Communications

Avaya Updates UC Wares

October 15, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya Updates UC Wares
Avaya extends the range of IPOffice, makes Aura more programmable, and introduces a text-any-number messaging service.

Communications

Making it easier for partners to do business with Cisco in the mid-market

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Making it easier for partners to do business with Cisco in the mid-market
Donna Cooney, direct of partner development for collaboration at Cisco Canada, on the Business Edition 6000 and the Express Collaboration Specialization

Paul Hutchison, vice president of customer advocacy and managing director of professional services at Avaya Canada
Communications

Avaya reaches out to channel with managed service offering

March 12, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya reaches out to channel with managed service offering
Networking vendor stresses flexibility in working with partners on Avaya Communications Outsourcing Solutions