Ingram Micro promotes Mark Snider to EMEA group president, introduced Bill Brandel as new country chief executive for Canada.
Distribution
Snider promoted in Ingram Micro executive changes
by Robert Dutt •
Distribution
Cloud, Distribution
Ingram Micro expands Canadian cloud sales team
by Mark Cox •
Ingram Micro’s Canada’s Canadian cloud sales resources increase by three more to a total of eight, up from two at the beginning of the year.
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Distribution, Managed Services, Security, Small Business
AVG completes North American disti strategy with D&H agreement
by Mark Cox •
While its acquisition by fellow Czech-based security vendor Avast approaches, AVG continues business as usual, completing the final phase of its North American distribution strategy that was first announced months before the acquisition. The deal will also apply in Canada, but has not yet been implemented here.
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Distribution
Avnet regroups around technology hotspot specializations
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor Avnet introduces new global specialization areas as it seeks to help partners focus on software, subscription, and as-a-Service sales.
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Distribution, Managed Services, Networking
Cloud disti Pax8 to bring DataMAPt monitoring service to distribution
by Mark Cox •
DataMAPt offers a cloud-based RMM solution aimed at SMBs which offers flexible coverage, extreme ease of use, and very low pricing for the industry.
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Distribution, Internet of Things
Tech Data launches global IoT practice
by Robert Dutt •
Smart IoT Solutions by Tech Data positions the distributor as an aggregator of Internet of Things solutions as it aims to “make IoT simple” for partners.
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Cloud, Distribution, Storage
Growing Azure demand prompts new Acronis solutions, quest for more cloud resellers
by Mark Cox •
Data protection vendor Acronis announces a Backup Cloud Extension for Azure, as well as the future availability of a Backup Cloud Extension for Microsoft Azure Stack – which will be available when Microsoft releases Azure Stack.
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Cloud, Distribution
Enhanced Odin platform highlights Ingram Micro WPC cloud messaging to Microsoft partners
by Mark Cox •
In addition to the Odin enhancements, Ingram Micro is emphasizing the relevance of their new referral program for Advisors, in the wake of Microsoft’s announcement that the program is being sunsetted.
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Cloud, Data Centre, Distribution
Equinix, Arrow partner to offer preconfigured hybrid cloud packages
by Mark Cox •
The turnkey solutions are expected to build up Equinix’s base of MSP and VAR partners, something that has been a focus for the company this year. Equinix is especially interested in partners with strong Microsoft practices.
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Distribution, Servers, Storage, Virtualization
Scale-out storage accelerator PernixData signs first Canadian disti deal with Ingram Micro
by Mark Cox •
PernixData’s flagship storage product uses high-speed server media to take read and write out of storage and into the server tier, making VM performance much faster and scalable. It’s a highly complementary solution to existing storage arrays.
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Cloud, Distribution
Cloud contact centre vendor Five9 signs first disti deal with Westcon to add new partners
by Mark Cox •
Cloud-focused contact centre software vendor Five9 continues its channel expansion by signing its first distribution deal, a global one with Westcon-Comstor. Westcon will help Five9 build out its solution provider channel
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Cloud, Distribution, Mobility, Security
Security vendor Quick Heal enhances scalability, mobile device management functionality
by Mark Cox •
The Indian-based vendor, which entered the North American market a little over a year ago, is also planning to roll out a cloud-based model for MSPs, likely later this year.
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Distribution, Sponsored Content, Videos
Inside Avnet’s HPE business [Video]
by Robert Dutt •
Greg Peterson and Ty Tobin of Avnet Technology Solutions discuss the distributor’s long-standing business with Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where they see opportunities with HPE for the channel, and what they’re doing to help solution providers realize those opportunities.
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Distribution, Networking
Tech Data Canada adds Aruba
by Robert Dutt •
Tech Data Canada adds HPE’s Aruba wireless networking to its Advanced Infrastructure Solutions linecard, sees growing opportunities for networks built for mobile apps.
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Cloud, Distribution
Cloud distributor Pax8 expands vendor base with Vision Solutions, Cloudjumper
by Mark Cox •
Pax8, which has its own platform for software distribution, has now teamed up with German infrastructure-as-a-service vendor ProfitBricks, and some vendors, including these new ones, are now available on this new platform.
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Data Centre, Distribution
Avnet preps services around HPE Synergy
by Robert Dutt •
Avnet Technology Solutions announces resources, training and support around HPE’s soon-to-debut Synergy composable infrastructure technology.
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Cloud, Data Centre, Distribution
Ingram Micro Canada adds Power to IBM lineup
by Robert Dutt •
Ingram Micro Canada will help Big Blue drive its Power architecture into the midmarket through the channel via an expanded partnership.
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Channel Programs, Distribution
D&H Canada enhances successful credit extension program for partners
by Mark Cox •
D&H makes another infusion to an initiative which has operated successfully as part of the Business Assurance Program for years, and which has delivered substantial returns to vendor participants as well.
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Distribution
D&H Canada again posts growth numbers many times the industry norm
by Mark Cox •
Storage, video conference, monitors and software and licensing all came in around 40 per cent or more. Greg Tobin, General Manager in Canada, discusses why D&H did much better than the industry average.
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Distribution, Managed Services, Security
AVG adds EarthBend to North American distribution in new specialty distribution emphasis
by Mark Cox •
AVG continues its strategy of adding more focused, value-added distributors with EarthBend, which brings an MSP background and experience with AVG’s Managed Workplace solution, as well as a strong regional presence in both the American mid-west and Canadian prairies.
