Mobility

5 reasons the tablet era is ending already

April 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Five years on, evidence is growing that the tablet’s days may be numbered as the handhelds get squeezed between PCs and smartphones.

Motion gets bigger with R12 launch

April 21, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Motion Computing calls its new R12 line of tablets “rugged redefined,” aims for the intersection of “sleek and sexy” and “rugged and durable.”

Synnex brings key solution practices to Canada

April 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Synnex Canada introduces CloudSolv and ServiceSolv practices, while MobilitySolv continues to gain ground.

Genefa Murphy, director of product management and user experience for HP Software

HP Software focuses on mobility partners

April 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

HP Software introduces its HP Anywhere Partner Program to get the channel up and running on its mobile management and app dev products.

Good Technology to expand in channel with Tech Data deal

April 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Security mobility specialist Good Technology extends its distribution deal with Tech Data to North America in a bid to bolster VAR ranks.

Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast

April 2, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

A new report confirms growing demand for Google Chromebooks, and says the Web-based devices on track to take a significant share from Microsoft and Apple.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduces Office for iPad.

Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners

March 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Much attention is being placed on how Microsoft’s new Office for iPad could make it harder for Windows to gain a legitimate foothold in tablets.

HP diversifies Windows tablets with ProPad launch

March 3, 2014 Robert Dutt 1

HP introduces the new ProPad 600 for low-end corporate markets, updates its flagship ElitePad tablet.

Rod Millar, senior vice president of Tech Data Mobile Solutions

Tech Data launches new Global Mobility Unit

February 5, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Tech Data is taking its mobile technology practice to a new level with the creation of a new unit that will coordinate go-to-market strategies and support.