Lenovo believes the Chromebook device may have several advantage over Windows-based Tiny devices, particularly in the digital signage and kiosk market.
Digital Signage, Hardware
Lenovo unveils Chromebox version of Tiny
by Mark Cox •
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Mobility, Notebooks, Software
Free Lenovo WRITEit app improves handwriting on Windows devices
by Mark Cox •
Today, the app supports four Windows 8 Lenovo devices, with more on the road map for this year. An Android version is in development.
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Computers, Podcasts, Sponsored Content
New Year’s Podcast Series: Stefan Bockhop of Lenovo Canada
by Robert Dutt •
Lenovo Canada channel chief Stefan Bockhop recaps a busy 2014 and offers predictions for 2015 on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.
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Channel Programs
IBM unifies channel management, resources
by Robert Dutt •
With the shift of its partner base towards value, IBM announces the One Channel initiative to get its partner management and resources on the same page.
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IBM sees partner spike after server selloff
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Channel chief Marc Dupaquier details how selling off its x86 server business has allowed IBM to focus on value offerings, woo new partners.
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Computers, Mobility, Servers
Lenovo nearing full integration of growing server business
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In a review of Lenovo’s North American quarter from a channel perspective, Chris Frey also talked channel growth, tablets and PCs, and why we are still waiting on the new North American mobility strategy.
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Channel Programs, Hardware
Enterprise incents coming to Lenovo partner program
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Lenovo has rewarded partners for bringing in new SMB business, but that incent will soon be extended to the enterprise, with margins pledged to be ‘robust.’
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Channel Programs, Managed Services
Lenovo unveils first managed service provider program
by Mark Cox •
Lenovo’s first program for MSPs was designed by ex-IBMers, but is very different from the program IBM had.
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Distribution, Software, Storage
Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal
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The deal covers both the U.S. and Canada, with Canada being a key aspect of the deal as Nexenta looks to broaden its penetration in this market.
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Software, Storage
New Maxta reference architectures let partners offer custom turnkey solutions
by Mark Cox •
Maxta has also enhanced its partner program to recognize the new offerings’ ability to better build a practice around Maxta
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Distribution
Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs
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Synnex Canada is refocusing itself with increased attention to its “Solvs” — solutions-centric practice areas around topics like cloud and managed print.
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Channel Programs, Sponsored Content, Videos
Video: Talking One Lenovo, One Channel with Stefan Bockhop
by Robert Dutt •
Lenovo Canada channel chief provides an update on the company’s plan to integrate partner programs from the recently-acquired IBM system x business.
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Computers, Hardware, Mobility
‘One Lenovo’ philosophy to guide both smartphone, server integrations
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Lenovo’s view is that the telcos are the preferred route to market for Motorola, but Lenovo also wants to go to market with alternative routes as well, to get more devices to more people.
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Data Centre, Distribution, Mobility
Changes in the market benefit Tech Data’s unique model: Quaglia
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Monday is the kickoff for both the launch in Canada of the full StreamOne e-business platform in Canada and the internal realignment of Tech Data Canada’s sales division along the same lines as the AIS in the U.S.
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Mobility
Lenovo acquisition of Motorola finally done
by Mark Cox •
The completion of the acquisition of Motorola Mobility will allow Lenovo to provide North American partners with smartphones for the first time. But don’t look for them to provide BlackBerry devices any time soon.
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Storage
HP, Intel seed market for software-defined storage
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HP is working with Intel to make 1 TB of StoreVirtual VSA storage available to all purchases of servers with Intel’s latest Xeon processors.
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Distribution, Servers
Avnet now authorized as Lenovo distributor for x86 servers
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The agreement, which went into effect October 1, covers only the server products acquired from IBM, but Avnet is assessing whether to carry the rest of the Lenovo server portfolio as well.
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Computers, Data Centre, Printing and Imaging
Partners: HP split plans must be well-communicated
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Partners say HP’s split can be a positive move, but the vendor must carefully communicate with partners and customers to avoid market confusion.
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Channel Programs, Distribution, Hardware, Servers
Lenovo to quickly integrate IBM server business in one coverage model
by Mark Cox •
While both Lenovo and IBM used some different distributors, under Lenovo all distributors formerly used by both companies will remain, and each distributor will be able to sell any server Lenovo sells. All partners will also be able to sell all Lenovo servers.
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Hardware, Servers
Lenovo unveils three next-gen enterprise servers
by Mark Cox •
Lenovo is emphasizing these new enterprise-ready server products have overcome limitations of Lenovo servers in the enterprise in the past.
