Distribution

Distribution

Tech Data Canada using this year’s Business Builder Tour to introduce former Avnet team

April 19, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada using this year’s Business Builder Tour to introduce former Avnet team
Tech Data Canada sees this year’s trade shows as chances to introduce Avnet VARs to Tech Data, and Tech Data VARs to the Enterprise Solutions business.

Distribution

The ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast “live” from Ingram Micro Partner Experience 2017

April 17, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast “live” from Ingram Micro Partner Experience 2017
The ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast brings “live” interview from Ingram Micro Partner Experience 2017, chatting with Lang Moffat, Savio Lee, and Greg Onoprijenko.

Cloud

Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS Value Added Distributor in Canada

April 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS Value Added Distributor in Canada
Westcon-Comstor will leverage its BlueSky cloud and service management platform and its previous experience as an AWS Value Added Distributor in Asia Pacific to help its resellers build strong practices around AWS.

Distribution

ESET Canada signs exclusive broadline distribution agreement with Ingram Micro

April 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET Canada signs exclusive broadline distribution agreement with Ingram Micro
ESET has been investing significantly over the last two years in building up their Canadian presence. Their first distribution deal reflects that growth, and now will let them broaden their channel reach.

Distribution

Westcon to exclusively distribute unique Embrava UCC productivity tools in North America

April 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Westcon to exclusively distribute unique Embrava UCC productivity tools in North America
Embrava makes status indication tools, with the main focus being Skype for Business, although they support a broad range of United Communications-as-a-Service solutions.

Hees Ham, vice president of Technology Solutions education services for North America
Distribution

Tech Data adds to training business through Ottawa’s ExitCertified

April 3, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data adds to training business through Ottawa’s ExitCertified
With its acqusition of Avnet Technology Solution, Tech Data will expand its on-prem and virtual training business via Ottawa’s ExitCertified.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 adds new executive, processes to successfully manage growth

March 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 adds new executive, processes to successfully manage growth
John Walters comes into the newly created position of VP of Service Operations, to ensure that Pax8’s support of partners does not flag as their business grows, particularly in the critical onboarding stage.

Tech Data Canada president Rick Reid
Distribution

Tech Data closes Avnet Technology Solutions acquisition

February 28, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data closes Avnet Technology Solutions acquisition
Tech Data closes its distribution mega-merger with Avnet Technology Solutions, but many major decisions on Canadian structure and leadership remain.

Sukh Randhawa, vice president of business operations for Tech Data Canada
Distribution

Tech Data Canada upgrades ISO certification

February 27, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada upgrades ISO certification
Canada is the first market for Tech Data to upgrade its certification, which can spell benefits for solution providers selling to government and enterprise.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 unveils free Marketing on Demand resources for partners

February 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 unveils free Marketing on Demand resources for partners
Pax8 has offered marketing resources to its partner channel before, but has given them the ability to conduct campaigns on their own with this offering.