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Channel Programs

New Dell EMC global channel chief Mullen sees synergies in integrated channel-OEM-IoT business

December 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Dell EMC global channel chief Mullen sees synergies in integrated channel-OEM-IoT business
Joyce Mullen comes over from the OEM side, but brings her old responsibilities with her. She also indicates that no serves in the Dell EMC partner policy established under John Byrne should be anticipated.

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Channel Programs

New emphasis on services highlights Dell EMC 2018 partner program requirements

November 13, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New emphasis on services highlights Dell EMC 2018 partner program requirements
Dell EMC has announced its thresholds and tiers for 2018, and while there are some changes from the previous system, the biggest, by far, is the emphasis on services for tier eligibility, not just for rebates.

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Channel Programs

“I Don’t Want More Partners:” Dell EMC Channel Chief John Byrne

October 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on “I Don’t Want More Partners:” Dell EMC Channel Chief John Byrne
At a partner gathering in Toronto, Byrne recounted Dell EMC’s channel trumps – but also detailed where the company needs to improve, and provided broad hints about upcoming channel changes.

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Channel Programs

Dell EMC brings Scott Millard into channel storage role as storage push continues

September 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC brings Scott Millard into channel storage role as storage push continues
Millard, a veteran EMC channel exec who has most recently been in charge of channels at Virtustream, comes on board the Dell EMC channel team as a focused storage specialist.

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Channel Programs

Midrange storage the focus as Dell EMC unveils new channel investments

August 17, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Midrange storage the focus as Dell EMC unveils new channel investments
In addition to the many storage announcements, Dell EMC also addressed the issues with the Partner Academy, and will be waiving training requirements for the second half of the year.

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Channel Programs

Digital Transformation will lead the channel in 2017

January 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Digital Transformation will lead the channel in 2017
Dell EMC’s global channel chief outlines his view of key channel trends for the year ahead, and what partners need to do to take advantage of them.

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