An end-of-year reality check and things to consider when it comes to channel mergers and acquisitions
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Time Again for the Annual Channel M&As Rush
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
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Channel Programs, Featured Post, Security
ThreatTrack Reshaping Company, Channel Around APTs
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
GFI spinoff ThreatTrack looking to augment its SMB partner base with enterprise-focused security partners.
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Mandela Championed Technology, Education in the Fight for Freedom
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
The Nobel laureate’s impact transcended matters of government and politics to touch even our often narrow world of technology.
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Ingram Micro Celebrates Relationships, Helps Community
by Robert Dutt •
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.
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2013 PC Decline Much Worse Than Forecast
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
A new IDC report indicates the decline of global PC shipments in 2013 will be more than expected, and the downward trend will continue into 2014.
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HP and Cisco: Head-to-Head Again in Las Vegas
by Robert Dutt •
HP and Cisco once again plan their partner confabs for the same time. In 2014, both will descend on Las Vegas for a busy week of channel news.
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Westcon Gets a New Chief: Dolph Westerbos
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Distributor Westcon Group announced the appointment of Dolph Westerbos as its new chief executive officer, succeeding the departing Dean Douglas.
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Three Technology Security Concerns every Small Business Must Prepare For
by Guest Poster •
Cisco’s Rebecca Leach on new IT risks, defining requirements, and security in the cloud and BYOD era.
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Q&A: Taking Content Marketing to the Next Level
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Executives from content marketing powerhouse McMurry/TMG discuss the state of content marketing and peer inside the strategies of key players.
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Uneven Results Complicate HP Turnaround Efforts
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Uneven results among HP’s business units give the channel pause over HP, which may be steering the right course but is far from fully righting the ship.
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Synnex’s Martin: Supercom Purchase a Success
by Robert Dutt •
Synnex Canada chief Mitchell Martin says his company has been able to grow business with Supercom’s top vendors by 20+ percent since the acquisition.
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Microsoft Appears Ready to Jettison Windows RT
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft is sending strong signals that Windows RT, the version of the operating system for ARM processors, is nearing the end of its unremarkable run.
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Tech Data Promotes Quaglia to Americas Presidency
by Robert Dutt •
Sales and marketing veteran aims to bring TDcloud and TDmobility programs to Canada
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Larocque’s New Role Hints at More Continental Synnex Strategy
by Robert Dutt •
Three U.S.-pioneered “Solv” practices headed to Canada in months to come as Synnex beefs up support for Canadian operations.
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Ponemon Study: SMBs Fail Miserably at Security
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
According to new research from Ponemon Institute, 58 percent of small and midsize firms do not see cyber attacks as a significant risk to their business.
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Can Synnex’s Varnex Be Big in Japan?
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor Synnex has introduced its Varnex SMB-focused reseller community in Japan via its Synnex Infotec subsidiary.
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Cloud, Featured Post, Solution Provider News
Dimension Data Debuts SaaS Solutions Suite
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Dimension Data rolled out a new suite of SaaS hosting and application management services intended to simplify cloud hosting and management operations.
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Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Websense released Triton 7.8, the latest in the security suite that protects Web, data and e-mail streams.
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Distribution, Featured Post, Mobility
Synnex Canada Gears Up for Mobility Play
by Robert Dutt •
Synnex is bringing is rapidly-developing MobilitySolv business to Canada, with full launch expected early next year.
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Long View Establishes Trust Fund for Sottile’s Family
by Robert Dutt •
Long View Systems is now accepting contributions for a trust fund for the family of Dan Sottile.
