Computers
Dell rides channel to exceptionally strong quarter
Dell’s third quarter improved on its already strong first half, with its channel business doing particularly well in core legacy areas like its server and client businesses.
Computers
Computers
Addigy, Acronis announce integration to bring multi-tenanted Apple management to Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
The integration, Addigy’s first around Windows-level license management, was made in advance of next week’s Acronis customer event.
Cloud
Dell unveils new edge, telecom solutions
The announcements being made today at this year’s Dell Summit all revolve around the company’s newer edge and telecom businesses.
Channel Programs
Dell stresses continued importance of partners coming out of strong second quarter
Dell’s first half numbers have generally been good, particularly in clients, where the company is having to battle assertions they are looking to expand at the expense of channel partners.
Channel Programs
Quantum Computing looks to accelerate developing quantum market with first partner program
Partners in the quantum market include both traditional VARs, focused specialists from the quantum side, and database-focused partners who are broadening out.
Computers
Intel announces detailed process and packaging roadmaps to drive innovation
Intel presented a roadmap of process and packaging innovations to power their next wave of products through 2025, which they said will get back to process performance parity – and then leadership.
Channel Programs
Intel articulates new vision and where partners fit in at Intel Partner Forum
Intel recently introduced new CEO Pat Gelsinger to partners at the Intel Partner Forum, together with his vision for bringing partner-centric prosperity to all. Intel also provided updates on channel issues, marketing, and core areas of the business.
Computers
Panasonic launches new Toughbook S1 7-inch Android tablet for more demanding use cases
The TOUGHBOOK S1 is not a replacement for the TOUGHBOOK L1, which will continue to be sold, but it does have higher specs and is aimed at more demanding environments.
Cloud
Mike Sharun to retire from Dell Canada in the spring, with Pam Pelletier named as successor
Big changes afoot at Dell Technologies in Canada, with Mike Sharun, who had spent the last 23 years at Dell and EMC, announcing he will retire in the spring, with Pam Pelletier named as his replacement.
Computers
Panasonic unveils enhanced ‘Mark 2’ version of fully rugged TOUGHBOOK 33
Panasonic’s top-seller has the same form factor and durability features as before, but performance, flexibility, functionality and security improvements have been made.
Computers
Lenovo announces enhanced second generation of SMB-focused ThinkBooks at CES
Lenovo’s other big commercial announcement this week is the ThinkReality A3 lightweight smart glasses, Augmented Reality goggles co-designed with Qualcomm for either a PC or Motorola phone environment.
Channel Programs
Long-awaited Intel Partner Alliance about to go live
Intel announced its plans to modernize its old channel program back in October 2019, and now, with the work of fully integrating their two partner portals completed, it all goes live on Monday.
Computers
Dell focuses on protecting supply chain with new security enhancements
Dell has unveiled multiple security enhancements which the company is stressing continues improvements being embedded into their technology, with an emphasis here on validating security throughout the supply chain.
Computers
D&H Canada introduces two new Lenovo-focused programs
The Lenovo Score program is limited to 80 selected partners, 10 of whom will win a $5000 reno prize for exceeding growth targets, while the Lenovo Opt-In program is for non-registered, Authorized and Silver Lenovo partners, and provides multiplied D&H credits on sales to help partners advance in the Lenovo partner program.
Channel Programs
HP unveils new lighter, smaller PCs and printers at Reinvent Partner Event
HP is touting the newly announced product, as well as new and enhanced services, as critical in a new normal workplace that wants devices that are a better fit with distributed work locations rather than central offices.
Computers
Dell enters ultra-small form factor workstation market with new Precision 3240 Compact
The Dell Precision 3240 Compact will compete with the HP Mini and the Lenovo Tiny, at a new low price point – unless a customer opts for the high end NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 option, which will be available in October.
Computers
Panasonic reintroduces new 10-inch rugged Android tablet to TOUGHBOOK lineup
In addition to the new tablet, which fills a void in the portfolio, Panasonic is also announcing their Android productivity+ suite of support solutions.
Computers
HP stresses Working From Home capability with new Chromebook releases
HP announces three new Chromebooks, one aimed at each of three distinct user types.
Computers
Lenovo emphasizes ‘smarter technology’ with Future of Education Technology Conference announcements
The big one in terms of thought leadership is VR Classroom 2, although updates of core Chromebook and Yoga solutions and a new Chromebook tablet will put more money in partners’ pockets.
Computers
Innovation message highlights Lenovo channel announcements at CES
For the channel, major announcements around the X1 Fold notebook and the Yoga 5G will initially be more about showing customers a cutting edge than selling them a product, but some less splashy Smart Office announcements will bring a more direct return.