Dell

Marvin Blough is leading the charge to bring Dell Software into PartnerDirect.
Channel Programs

Dell PartnerDirect Nears Software Integration

August 19, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Dell PartnerDirect Nears Software Integration
Dell will add new competencies to PartnerDirect program as it builds on its solutions focus.

John Chambers at Cisco Partner Summit 2013
Featured Post

Cisco Earnings Reflecting Another Tech Bubble

August 15, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Cisco Earnings Reflecting Another Tech Bubble
Cisco beat estimates and improved profits, but is still slashing 4,000 jobs because of economic inconsistency. Could this be another tech bubble?

There can be an upside and a downside for managed services vendors
Computers

The Incredibly Contradicting Trends of PC Sales

August 15, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on The Incredibly Contradicting Trends of PC Sales
Analysts and vendors agree PC sales are falling precipitously. At the same time, solution providers report selling more PCs. Is there a contradiction here?

There can be an upside and a downside for managed services vendors
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The Economic Reality of Managed Services

August 13, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on The Economic Reality of Managed Services
Managed services are very lucrative for solution providers, but recent moves in the RMM space show how limited the market can be for MSP tool providers.

Lenovo is the new PC king
Computers

Hail Lenovo: The New King of PCs

July 12, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Hail Lenovo: The New King of PCs
Lenovo overtook HP again in quarterly PC shipments, becoming the largest personal computer manufacturer in the world. But the PC market continues to shrink.

No Picture
Managed Services

Fortinet MSSP Program Revamped for Growth

July 12, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Fortinet MSSP Program Revamped for Growth
The security vendor revamped its Fortinet MSSP program, making equipment acquisition more affordable and providing support to accelerate partner growth

Dell global channel marketing and programs chief Kathy Schneider
Channel Programs

Kathy Schneider Out at Dell in Channel Consolidation

July 9, 2013 Channelnomics Staff Comments Off on Kathy Schneider Out at Dell in Channel Consolidation
Dell Inc. is saying goodbye to popular channel leader Kathy Schneider and consolidating two of its channel programs under new leadership.

David Farr, channel manager at ERP Guru
Channel Programs

Solution Provider ERP Guru Hires Channel Manager

June 26, 2013 Robert Dutt 1
Montreal-based NetSuite partner looks to formalize growing ranks of partner-to-partner connections

Peter Sandiford
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AVG-Level Platforms Is Bigger Deal Than SolarWinds-N-able

June 17, 2013 Channelnomics Staff Comments Off on AVG-Level Platforms Is Bigger Deal Than SolarWinds-N-able
RMM purchase shows the security vendor is serious about moving into systems management

Greg Davis, vice president of channels, Dell
Channel Programs

Dell’s Focus on Top Partners Paying Off

June 10, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Dell’s Focus on Top Partners Paying Off
Vendor moves to get more of its channel selling more of its software lineup