Education

Channel Programs

New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program

March 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program
Another new certification, for IoT, is being developed but not yet ready. DigiCert is also looking to manage possible channel conflict issues through a new automated deal registration system, which is still in the process of being rolled out.

Training

Dell EMC announces four new ‘transformational’ certifications

February 22, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC announces four new ‘transformational’ certifications
Two of the new certifications, which also add a new Master level to the Dell EMC Proven Professional program, are available now, with the others coming in April and June. While partners will be eligible to complete them when they roll out, they will not immediately become part of the company’s partner program.

Virtualization

IGEL opens Canadian office with ex-Wyse country manager Ken Shipman at helm

February 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL opens Canadian office with ex-Wyse country manager Ken Shipman at helm
Ex-Citrix hand Michael Berman becomes IGEL’s first Sales Engineer in Canada, joining Shipman in the Toronto office. Compugen is named as the first Canadian-based IGEL Platinum partner.

Channel Programs

HP looks to democratize 3D printing with portfolio expansion and more accessible partner program

February 5, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP looks to democratize 3D printing with portfolio expansion and more accessible partner program
The new 300 and 500 series models are significantly smaller and less expensive than HP’s original 3D product, and the new channel program is intended to bring more mainstream HP partners into 3D printing, particularly those whose business touches on education.

Computers

The IT trends behind Canada’s learning spaces of the future

January 30, 2018 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The IT trends behind Canada’s learning spaces of the future
HP Canada president Mary Ann Yule on the opportunity HP sees in the Canadian education market, and how solution providers can profit on it.

Computers

Acer rolls out new durable commercial Chromebook

January 26, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Acer rolls out new durable commercial Chromebook
In addition to the Chromebook 11 C732, Acer also announced a new ChromeBox offering, as well as a retail-focused convertible Chromebook.

Virtualization

HP brings design flair to HP t310 G2 All-in-One Zero Client

January 5, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP brings design flair to HP t310 G2 All-in-One Zero Client
HP responds to a change in both use cases and user expectations with the redesign of their All-in-One Zero Client.

Training

AWS gears up training efforts at re:Invent event

December 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on AWS gears up training efforts at re:Invent event
2017 saw the largest AWS re:Invent event, and as a consequence, the largest ramping up of AWS’s training efforts there.

Mary Ann Yule, president of HP Canada
Sponsored Content

Train to win: Four steps to game-changing education

November 3, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on Train to win: Four steps to game-changing education
HP Canada president and CEO Mary Ann Yule offers four important thoughts on how partners can get the education they need to succeed in today’s market.

Cloud

Avaya preaching cloud to Canadian customers and partners at road shows this week

October 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avaya preaching cloud to Canadian customers and partners at road shows this week
Educating customers – and partners – about pure play and hybrid cloud options is a critical part of the Avaya strategy.