Internet of Things
Rebuilding the BlackBerry brand
BlackBerry senior executives discuss the progress of their strategy to rebuild the company and their brand, and where they are going on the road ahead.
Good Technology
Cloud
BES12 EMM platform first BlackBerry solution certified on Azure, more to follow
The companies anticipate that the BlackBerry BES12 enterprise mobility management platform being tested and certified for Azure and available in Azure Marketplace will significantly increase its exposure and sales.
Mobility
BlackBerry adds vertical strength, shows swagger in Good Technology acquisition
A company given up for dead by many not that long ago makes the biggest acquisition in its history, driving it further along in its transition to a software company.
Channel Programs
Good Technology adds margin rewards to expanding partner program
The Margin Rewards program gives an additional discount when the partner does business with new logos, to reward them for bringing in new business. It goes into a discount pool that the partners can use to buy software, which they can pass on to a new end user, or use themselves.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada seeks new markets with mobility, e-tail push
Tech Data introduces distributor vet Wendy Franklin as its first director of mobility and retail, leading a pair of new charges.
Distribution
Good Technology to expand in channel with Tech Data deal
Security mobility specialist Good Technology extends its distribution deal with Tech Data to North America in a bid to bolster VAR ranks.