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Ingram Micro Canada general manager Mark Snider
Distribution

Ingram Micro plans twice-yearly IMOne supershows

February 4, 2014 Robert Dutt 1
Distributor Ingram Micro looks to turn the volume up by will combining its VTN, SMBA, and other events into a much larger conference called IMOne.

Irene Buchan, director of marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Distribution

Tech Data debuts TDengage content syndication tool

February 3, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data debuts TDengage content syndication tool
Tech Data Canada’s new TDengage content syndication tool offers solution providers easy access to product information, promises path to e-commerce soon.

Ingram Micro Canada general manager Mark Snider
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Podcast: Mark Snider of Ingram Micro Canada

February 3, 2014 Robert Dutt 1
Ingram Micro Canada boss Mark Snider joins the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast to discuss the distributor’s thoughts on 2013 and its forecast for 2014.

Manal Guirguis, director of product management at Tech Data Canada.
Cloud

Tech Data expands software business with BitTitan deal

January 27, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data expands software business with BitTitan deal
The distributor’s deal with BitTitan provides new ways for solution providers to help clients move to the cloud, particularly to Microsoft’s Office 365.

Rick Reid and Greg Myers of Tech Data Canada
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Podcast: Rick Reid and Greg Myers of Tech Data Canada

January 13, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Rick Reid and Greg Myers of Tech Data Canada
Tech Data Canada president Rick Reid and SVP of sales and marketing Greg Myers join the podcast to wrap up 2013 and provide a look forward to 2014.

Gallagher and Aebig
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Podcast: Phil Gallagher and Brian Aebig of Avnet

January 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Phil Gallagher and Brian Aebig of Avnet
Avnet’s global president and head of Canadian operations offer a look back at 2013, and a look ahead to 2014.

Black Friday crowds
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Black Friday Catching On, Distributors Say

December 27, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Black Friday Catching On, Distributors Say
As Canadians line up for Boxing Day sales, evidence is growing from distribution that the U.S. Black Friday phenomenon is gaining momentum.

Ingram Micro Canada general manager Mark Snider
Distribution

Ingram Micro Executive Shift Puts Focus on Mobility

December 10, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro Executive Shift Puts Focus on Mobility
Distributor Ingram Micro introduces Steve Roberts as the new head of its nascent but growing mobility practice.

Ingram Micro Experience 2014
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Ingram Micro Celebrates Relationships, Helps Community

December 6, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro Celebrates Relationships, Helps Community
Distributor Ingram Micro’s Experience event an opportunity to thank vendors for a good year, and make the end of the year a bit happier for local charities.

Westcon CEO Dolph Westerbos
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Westcon Gets a New Chief: Dolph Westerbos

December 5, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Westcon Gets a New Chief: Dolph Westerbos
Distributor Westcon Group announced the appointment of Dolph Westerbos as its new chief executive officer, succeeding the departing Dean Douglas.