Greg Myers

Computers

Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role
Myers’ retirement from Tech Data last month turns out to be an extended vacation, as the veteran distributor moves into Stefan Bockhop’s old position at Lenovo Canada.

Tech Data Canada president Rick Reid
Distribution

Tech Data closes Avnet Technology Solutions acquisition

February 28, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data closes Avnet Technology Solutions acquisition
Tech Data closes its distribution mega-merger with Avnet Technology Solutions, but many major decisions on Canadian structure and leadership remain.

Greg Myers, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Cloud

Tech Data Canada continues to mature cloud offerings

October 4, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada continues to mature cloud offerings
Tech Data Canada adds new vendors and functionality to its StreamOne cloud store, looks to increase training and support for partners.

Greg Myers, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Distribution

Tech Data Canada adds Aruba

June 21, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada adds Aruba
Tech Data Canada adds HPE’s Aruba wireless networking to its Advanced Infrastructure Solutions linecard, sees growing opportunities for networks built for mobile apps.

Cloud

Tech Data Canada sees Cisco Meraki deal appealing broadly to partners

November 13, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tech Data Canada sees Cisco Meraki deal appealing broadly to partners
Tech Data also sees the agreement, which fills an admitted gap in their line card, as very likely to open up Cisco technology to a large class of smaller customers who have not been buying Cisco to date.

Greg Myers, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Data Centre

SimpliVity signs on Tech Data Canada as exclusive distributor

October 7, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on SimpliVity signs on Tech Data Canada as exclusive distributor
Hyper-converged vendor SimpliVity will seek to grow its market in Canada with an exclusive distribution pact with Tech Data Canada.

Distribution

Disties ready for HP shipping shutdown

August 4, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Disties ready for HP shipping shutdown
HP shipments may “go dark” this week, but the combination of careful planning and a quiet week should mean no big deal for partners, distributors say.

Distribution

Tech Data Canada signs Apple

June 24, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada signs Apple
Apple has added Tech Data Canada to its distribution ranks. What does this say about the direction Apple’s relationship with the channel is going?

Sukh Randhawa, vice president of business operations at Tech Data Canada
Cloud

Tech Data brings TDCloud to Canada

June 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data brings TDCloud to Canada
The Tech Data Cloud Solutions Store offers a one-stop shop for solution providers to sell cloud services, and an opportunity to bring new cloud services to market.

Greg Myers, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Distribution

Tech Data Canada doubles down on managed services

June 8, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada doubles down on managed services
Tech Data inks deals with Intel Security and Mobi, showing the further inclusion of vendor offerings in the emerging “subscription economy” in the channel.