Cloud

Big Data

Canadian channel needs to step up on hybrid cloud: EMC’s Kerr

April 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Canadian channel needs to step up on hybrid cloud: EMC’s Kerr
The rapid rise of mobility, and the user expectations it has created, plus the very real promise of integrated analytics, have changed the universe where solution providers operate, and they need to adjust or lose major opportunities.

Ranga Rangachari, vice president and general manager for storage at Red Hat.
Storage

Red Hat readies storage for channel

April 13, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Red Hat readies storage for channel
Red Hat has built out its storage portfolio over the last year, and now the company’s storage chief says it’s time to take the technology to the channel.

Jim Bindon, director of Vertical Markets and SolutionsPath Engagement Service for Avnet Technology Solutions Americas
Security

Recent Premera attack proves breaches in healthcare will continue to skyrocket

April 9, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on Recent Premera attack proves breaches in healthcare will continue to skyrocket
Avnet Technology Solutions’ Jim Bindon offers a rundown on the security threats faced in the healthcare industry, and how solution providers can help.

Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst
Cloud

Red Hat CEO rallies partners around OpenStack, OpenShift

April 8, 2015 Robert Dutt 1
Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst tells troops there’s a massive shortage of skills to deliver OpenStack cloud solutions and the company’s OpenShift PaaS offering.

Greg Richey, director of professional services at Ingram Micro
Big Data

Ingram Micro adds service to provide custom app development

April 7, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ingram Micro adds service to provide custom app development
The distributor will connect partners in the U.S. and Canada with vetted app developers with competencies in three key areas: Big Data, mobility, and integration and migration.

Cloud

Acronis rolls out backup service for VARs with no MSP practice

April 7, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Acronis rolls out backup service for VARs with no MSP practice
The Acronis Backup Service complements last year’s Acronis Backup as a Service. While the latter is aimed at core cloud partners – service providers and MSPs – this new one is targeted at traditional software resellers, and lets them dip their toe in the cloud by having Acronis do most of the work.

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

Tech Data Canada partners with Quatrro to extend partner access to Office 365 via CSP

March 26, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada partners with Quatrro to extend partner access to Office 365 via CSP
Services relationship will help more resellers meet Microsoft’s support requirements to offer Office 365 via its Cloud Solution Provider program.

Microsoft North America president Judson Althoff on Office 365
Cloud

Ingram Micro takes bundled approach to Office 365

March 10, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro takes bundled approach to Office 365
Ingram Micro announces Office 365 as part of its Cloud Marketplace, introduces automated bundles for solution providers.

Renee Bergeron, vice president of worldwide cloud computing at Ingram Micro
Cloud

Shorten (and lengthen) sales cycle for cloud success: Ingram

March 9, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Shorten (and lengthen) sales cycle for cloud success: Ingram
Solution providers have to move fast in the cloud, but also have to think long-term about customer service to maximize profitability, Renée Bergeron says.

Distribution

Cirius Messaging inks global distribution deal with Ingram Micro

March 9, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cirius Messaging inks global distribution deal with Ingram Micro
The deal will expand Cirius’s global presence further, and will be of significant importance in the Canadian market, where the Vancouver-based company has not been as strong, relatively, as it has been outside Canada.