Distribution

Distribution

Podcast: HP Mobility, Avnet and Cisco at 5 years, and Cisco’s IOT vision

January 22, 2015 Robert Dutt 2
Michael Park and Chris Moyer discuss HP’s mobile push, Pete Rzonca talks Avnet and Cisco’s fifth anniversary, Rick Huijbregts of Cisco on IOE plans.

Dan Lopes, head of channels at Nexenta
Distribution

Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal

January 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal
The deal covers both the U.S. and Canada, with Canada being a key aspect of the deal as Nexenta looks to broaden its penetration in this market.

Distribution

Toronto’s Jatheon signs first distribution deal with Tech Data Canada

January 14, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Toronto’s Jatheon signs first distribution deal with Tech Data Canada
The deal follows a successful soft launch last year which saw Jatheon appear at several of Tech Data’s cross country Business Builder tour events.

Mitchell Martin, president of Synnex Canada.
Distribution

Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs

December 9, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs
Synnex Canada is refocusing itself with increased attention to its “Solvs” — solutions-centric practice areas around topics like cloud and managed print.

Distribution

D&H Canada brings Partner Services Marketing library to Canada

November 19, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on D&H Canada brings Partner Services Marketing library to Canada
D&H’s Canadian partners had been asking for this service, available in the U.S since 2012, to come north. It assembles marketing collateral and customizable templates from both D&H and participating vendors in one library, and is free to use.

Tim FitzGerald, vice president of cloud solutions at Avnet Technology Solutions
Cloud

Avnet Technology Solutions launches Cloud Toolset [Video]

November 12, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet Technology Solutions launches Cloud Toolset [Video]
The distributor says its Avnet Cloud Toolset will help solution providers offer their customers an enterprise-wide view of their cloud investments.

Distribution

Vancouver’s Cirius adds distribution to broaden reach for channel-friendly secure messaging platform

November 11, 2014 Mark Cox 1
Cirius is gearing up for a push on multiple fronts, including a new emphasis on their own branded products, entering a new global broadline distribution deal, increasing their Canadian business, and becoming the first secure messaging solution to receive Parallels APS 2 certification for the Parallels Automation environment.

Distribution

Dell adds Synnex to U.S. distribution roster

November 6, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell adds Synnex to U.S. distribution roster
Synnex joins Ingram Micro and Tech Data among Dell’s broadline distribution partners. While the deal is U.S. only, its expansion to Canada is under consideration.

Greg Myers, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Distribution

Tech Data brings resellerConnect to Canada

November 4, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data brings resellerConnect to Canada
Tech Data Canada introduces resellerConnect program, ramps up marketing and lead generation programs for solution providers.

Data Centre

Changes in the market benefit Tech Data’s unique model: Quaglia

November 3, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Changes in the market benefit Tech Data’s unique model: Quaglia
Monday is the kickoff for both the launch in Canada of the full StreamOne e-business platform in Canada and the internal realignment of Tech Data Canada’s sales division along the same lines as the AIS in the U.S.