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Cloud, Distribution, Featured Post, Mobility

Synnex brings key solution practices to Canada

by Robert Dutt • April 15, 2014

Synnex Canada introduces CloudSolv and ServiceSolv practices, while MobilitySolv continues to gain ground.

Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • April 2, 2014

A new report confirms growing demand for Google Chromebooks, and says the Web-based devices on track to take a significant share from Microsoft and Apple.

Windows 8.1 market share barely inches up

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • March 4, 2014

Microsoft is taking notice and reportedly ready for drastic measures to move the needle, including a free versions of Windows 8.1.

HP readies first Mopria-certified printer

by Robert Dutt • February 18, 2014

HP’s new Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476 is the first Mopria-certified printer to hit the market, and also introduces managed print-friendly security options.

VMware CEO: Time to build “our second DNA”

by Robert Dutt • February 18, 2014

VMware needs to build a second identity, CEO Pat Gelsinger tells the company’s partners. And that identity needs to be services-centric.

Participation trumps technology in cloud: Red Hat CEO

by Robert Dutt • January 14, 2014

Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst spoke on cloud community issues at RHNAPC

Solution providers looking to place bets in cloud efforts should consider the nature of the community over the nature of its technology, Jim Whitehust says.

With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • January 7, 2014

Are the old guard sticking around at Microsoft?

Is Microsoft’s CEO hunt being slowed by fear amongst candidates that the old guard is going to stick around?

PC Monitor Market Still Bleak

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • December 27, 2013

Global shipments of PC monitors in Q3 fell 8.6 percent from a year ago, a declined blamed on the continuing softness in PC sales.

50 Percent Contavene BYOD Policy: Survey

by Guest Poster • December 11, 2013

“When you use them all the time it’s easy to use them in the work environment,” says Fortinet CMO of BYOD security challenges.

Kaseya Launches RoverApps-based BYOD Suite

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • December 11, 2013

Managed services tools provider Kaseya launched the first product based on its RoverApps acquisition, the Kaseya BYOD Suite.

New Tools to Amp Up IT Sales

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • December 10, 2013

Partners need to attack emerging market opportunities quickly to gain competitive advantage, but their sales forces often aren’t up to the task.

Q&A: Taking Content Marketing to the Next Level

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • November 27, 2013

Executives from content marketing powerhouse McMurry/TMG discuss the state of content marketing and peer inside the strategies of key players.

IBM’s Fiberlink Buy Could Help Clear MDM Fog

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • November 14, 2013

Partners who have a hard time deciding on an MDM platform have something new to consider with IBM’s purchase of Fiberlink.

Google Helpouts: Channel Boon or Bane?

by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) • November 6, 2013

Google went live this week with Helpouts, the search giant’s effort to connect folks with “experts” in various fields. Should IT partners be worried?

DiFranco: HP’s Got Its Mojo Back

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 31, 2013

As other big vendors show signs of slowing sales and transitional challenges, HP is emerging from its reorganization appearing a little more confident.

Kaseya Buys 365 Command to Tap Microsoft Cloud

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 30, 2013

Kaseya has made its third acquisition since changing ownership; this time it’s Microsoft Office 365 migration and management specialist 365 Command.

Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 30, 2013

Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.

HP Chromebooks Reflect Erosion in Windows Dominance

by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) • October 23, 2013

At a time when HP CEO Meg Whitman says former allies Microsoft and Intel are now rivals, HP’s move towards Chromebook show the challenges Windows faces.