Hardware

Computers

Dell adds high-end AI-powered 9000 line to Latitude family

January 2, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell adds high-end AI-powered 9000 line to Latitude family
In addition to a new premium family in Dell’s Latitude commercial laptop line, other commercial market products being introduced around CES include new monitors and an updated XPS 13.

Computers

Channel Go-to-Market changes driving Sharp Electronics growth in Canada

November 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel Go-to-Market changes driving Sharp Electronics growth in Canada
Carmine Cinerari, who has led Sharp Electronics Canada since 2008, talks with ChannelBuzz about the company’s re-emergence since its acquisition by Foxconn, and particularly how channel-focused changes in Canada have grown the business.

Artificial Intelligence

Intel sees expanded partnership with SAP having revolutionary impact in Golden Age of Data

July 19, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intel sees expanded partnership with SAP having revolutionary impact in Golden Age of Data
The companies will establish a Centre of Excellence for customers by the third quarter, and plan to have new solutions out in 2020.

Hardware

Steelcase launches Microsoft channel-focused initiative around Surface Hub 2

July 3, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Steelcase launches Microsoft channel-focused initiative around Surface Hub 2
Steelcase makes Steelcase Roam, a mobile cart and wall mounting system designed specifically for the Microsoft Surface Hub 2, and has launched a new program and new IT distribution relationships to help Microsoft partners sell it.

Digital Signage

New ViewSonic products reflect shift to solutions focus and convergence of AV and IT

June 14, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New ViewSonic products reflect shift to solutions focus and convergence of AV and IT
ViewSonic made five separate product announcements at InfoComm 19, but this year, the message is not as much about the individual products as the broader vision that unites them.

Hardware

Lenovo continues to build out Smart Office strategy with ThinkSmart Hub 500 for Zoom Rooms

June 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo continues to build out Smart Office strategy with ThinkSmart Hub 500 for Zoom Rooms
The follow-up to last year’s original ThinkSmart Hub 500, which was for Skype for Business, continues Lenovo’s strategy of building out their Smart Office portfolio, and in the teams space in particular.

Hardware

Dell EMC adds massive software options to Virtual Edge Platform with ADVA Ensemble partnership

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC adds massive software options to Virtual Edge Platform with ADVA Ensemble partnership
The partnership with ADVA Ensemble bundles a library of over 50 third party solutions into Dell’s VEP platform, with partners being able to pick and choose the ones that fit their business.

Computers

HP refreshes EliteBook and workstation portfolios

May 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP refreshes EliteBook and workstation portfolios
HP also is announcing the new HP VR Backpack, a new version of their wearable PC.

Hardware

High end mobile refresh highlights Dell Precision workstation announcements at Computex

May 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on High end mobile refresh highlights Dell Precision workstation announcements at Computex
Dell is announcing new versions of their Precision 5540, 7540 and 7740 mobile workstations, as well as two updated towers and a rack workstation.

Channel Programs

ViewSonic steps up Canadian AV channel emphasis with new distributor, AV partner program

May 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on ViewSonic steps up Canadian AV channel emphasis with new distributor, AV partner program
Ottawa-based AV DataVisual will expand ViewSonic’s presence in the AV channel, and will focus on selling their interactive flat panels there.