Jim Defoe

Channel Programs

Dell EMC distribution-only strategy for X-Series unlikely to portent broader trend

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC distribution-only strategy for X-Series unlikely to portent broader trend
Dell EMC recently made their X-Series network switch products their first distribution-only product, but while they will look at doing this with other products and services, don’t expect it to start a trend.

Channel Programs

Dell channel team celebrates being at Dell World adult table with new announcements

October 26, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell channel team celebrates being at Dell World adult table with new announcements
Only a few parts of what’s coming to the channel from Dell was announced at Dell World, but broad sneak peeks were offered about several changes that will roll out at some point in the next fiscal year.

Solution Provider News

Dell expands relationship with CDW to cover full Dell solution set

October 19, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell expands relationship with CDW to cover full Dell solution set
The expanded partnership includes both the U.S. and Canada, and opens up a relationship which previously had been limited to some Dell brands that came through acquisition and the federal government business.

Dell channel chief Cheryl Cook
Channel Programs

Davis Out, Cook In as Dell Shakes Up Channel Org

November 19, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Davis Out, Cook In as Dell Shakes Up Channel Org
Dell announces a reorganization of its channel and sales leadership that sharpens the vendor’s go-to-market strategy.

Frank Vitagliano, vice president of global channel strategy and programs
Channel Programs

Dell’s Vitagliano Looks to Build Strategic Partners

April 16, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Dell’s Vitagliano Looks to Build Strategic Partners
The company’s new channel sales chief looks to build closer partnerships as Dell continues its move towards enterprise IT