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VMware Scott Aronson
Channel Programs

VMware announces new partner programs, solution competencies

February 14, 2012 Chris Talbot Comments Off on VMware announces new partner programs, solution competencies
The virtualization giant kicks off its Partner Exchange event with a slew of channel announcements

Gavin Miller and Brian Aebig
Distribution

Avnet gets personal with SolutionsPath Engagement Service

January 24, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet gets personal with SolutionsPath Engagement Service
Distributor takes personal trainer approach to helping VARs build new business practices

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

Mike Ansley
Channel Programs

Cisco Canada growth opportunity is partner-led: channel chief

December 6, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco Canada growth opportunity is partner-led: channel chief
Ansley aims to increase enablement for Premier and Unregistered partners

Citrix Americas channel chief Mike Fouts.
Channel Programs

New Citrix Americas channel chief eyes building SMB channel

December 5, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Citrix Americas channel chief eyes building SMB channel
Mike Fouts’ priorities also include better profitability for and more collaboration with channel partners.

Barbara Spicek
Channel Programs

Brocade boosts partner perks, plans recruitment

November 15, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Brocade boosts partner perks, plans recruitment
Revised partner program lifts specialized partner margin incentives, introduces Service Provider track

Tim FitzGerald Avnet
Data Centre

Avnet connects the SolutionsPath dots with data centre program

September 19, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet connects the SolutionsPath dots with data centre program
New training looks to build partner skills across verticals and across data centre technologies

Greg Myers
Distribution

Tech Data introduced as Microsoft’s exclusive virtualization VAD

August 3, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data introduced as Microsoft’s exclusive virtualization VAD
Distributor to identify 100 Canadian partners to grow Microsoft’s virtualization business

Dan Allaby
Cloud

Avnet adds end-user consulting, assessments to CloudReady

July 27, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet adds end-user consulting, assessments to CloudReady
Distributor rounds out cloud services with customer-facing offerings

Tim FitzGerald Avnet
Cloud

Avnet offers VARs customized cloud training

June 28, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet offers VARs customized cloud training
Distributor’s new courses cover sales and engineering issues at its place or yours