Configuration

Storage

SolidFire adds new Dell-VMware reference architecture for virtual infrastructure

October 26, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on SolidFire adds new Dell-VMware reference architecture for virtual infrastructure
The fourth in SolidFire’s series of Agile Infrastructure architectures, this one facilitates the design and deployment of dynamic virtual infrastructure to deliver secure multi-tenancy.

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Channel Programs

Cloud security automation startup Palerra formalizes partner program

September 30, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud security automation startup Palerra formalizes partner program
Palerra makes a platform which combines configuration, monitoring, analytics and remediation, and is looking to add some select MSSPs and cloud solution partners.

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Virtualization

Dell Services and Support portfolio extended to Wyse VDI solutions

September 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell Services and Support portfolio extended to Wyse VDI solutions
The Wyse products have had their own specific support packages since they were acquired by Dell, but the increasing visibility of the Dell ProSupport brand, and the availability of some new services not previously available to Dell Wyse has led to the change.

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Managed Services

Waterloo’s Auvik Networks entering RMM market with MSP Edition

June 4, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Waterloo’s Auvik Networks entering RMM market with MSP Edition
The Canadian cloud-based network management software provider has modified its software to produce a version for the MSP market that has some pluses it believes are missing from the market now. The plan is to sell it direct for a while to establish proof of concept while they work on building a proper channel program.

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Distribution

PROMISE Technology to deepen Canadian channel presence through NetStor Technology Group

February 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on PROMISE Technology to deepen Canadian channel presence through NetStor Technology Group
The Markham-based manufacturer’s rep will expand PROMISE’s Canadian markets by educating its VARs and distributors how the vendor has evolved from making components to a range of solutions.

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Hardware

Dell announces 13th generation PowerEdge servers

September 8, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces 13th generation PowerEdge servers
Dell is emphasizing that the design and software enhancements in its 13th generation of PowerEdge servers significantly boost application performance.

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Hardware

Lenovo unveils three next-gen enterprise servers

September 8, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo unveils three next-gen enterprise servers
Lenovo is emphasizing these new enterprise-ready server products have overcome limitations of Lenovo servers in the enterprise in the past.

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Cisco Business Edition 6000
Channel Programs

Cisco opens Business Edition 6000 phones to distie CTO

March 4, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco opens Business Edition 6000 phones to distie CTO
Cisco says allowing distributors to configure-to-order its main midsize enterprise phone systems will help partners close more sales more quickly.

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John Redman, manager of professional services for Ingram Micro
Distribution

Ingram Adds IBM Software to IM-Link Services

June 3, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Adds IBM Software to IM-Link Services
Adding vendor-specific services an important step in growing services-brokering community

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Cisco UCS C-Series
Data Centre

Cisco opens UCS C-Class to CTO by Canadian disties

March 7, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco opens UCS C-Class to CTO by Canadian disties
Agreements with Ingram Micro, Tech Data could reduce lead times for servers from weeks to days

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Raelyn Kritzer, director of channel marketing at Brocade
Channel Programs

Brocade program changes aim to get closer to smaller partners

November 5, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Brocade program changes aim to get closer to smaller partners
New configuration tool and marketing capabilities on the way as Brocade looks to up the ante for Select partners

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Bob Dutkowsky
Distribution

CEO Dutkowsky: “This is not your father’s Tech Data anymore”

February 23, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on CEO Dutkowsky: “This is not your father’s Tech Data anymore”
With four deep focus practices, distributor has built “the most robust cloud practice in the channel,” chief executive says

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Brian Aebig
Data Centre

Avnet Canada introduces tools for Cisco UCS resellers

January 11, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet Canada introduces tools for Cisco UCS resellers
Distributor launches Lab and Customer Test Drive program for Cisco data centre servers

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Rick Reid
Distribution

Tech Data Canada growth continues in Q4

March 7, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada growth continues in Q4
Distributor’s Canadian operations continue in leadership position

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Greg Myers Tech Data
Distribution

Tech Data Canada looks to blur broadline/VAD distinction

February 14, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada looks to blur broadline/VAD distinction
New Technology Services division and revamped ATSC highlight changes

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