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Podcasts

Podcast: The CIO’s view, backups for virtualization, CTO predictions

December 29, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: The CIO’s view, backups for virtualization, CTO predictions
Avnet CIO Steve Phillips, Storagecraft channel manager Shawn Massey, and Hitachi Data Systems CTO Hu Yoshida on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Security

ESET redesigns business solutions in revamp of business security suite

December 18, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET redesigns business solutions in revamp of business security suite
In addition to enhancements to the endpoint solutions. the Remote Administrator has been completely revamped and the licensing overhauled.

Channel Programs

Sorgen says Microsoft’s channel responding well to challenge of change

December 15, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sorgen says Microsoft’s channel responding well to challenge of change
Microsoft’s channel chief noted that Signature Cloud Support, an exclusive partner technical benefit that is part of its new cloud competencies, has been well received by partners who have taken advantage of it.

Mitchell Martin, president of Synnex Canada.
Distribution

Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs

December 9, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs
Synnex Canada is refocusing itself with increased attention to its “Solvs” — solutions-centric practice areas around topics like cloud and managed print.

Cloud

Canadian C-levels clueless on cloud?

October 31, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Canadian C-levels clueless on cloud?
A new survey commissioned by Microsoft found under 5 per cent of Canadian C level execs understand what the cloud is, but the reality is somewhat different.

Phil Filippelli, vice president of eBusiness at Tech Data
Distribution

Tech Data’s full StreamOne coming to Canada

October 27, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data’s full StreamOne coming to Canada
Tech Data will bring its full StreamOne cloud, SaaS and app store to Canada in the next month as it continues to take the platform global.

Distribution

Disties hail resurgent PC market

October 22, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Disties hail resurgent PC market
Distributors Tech Data Canada, Ingram Micro Canada, and D&H Canada reflect on what has been a very strong year in the PC market in this country.

Mobility

Janam unveils their first Android rugged mobile PC with XT1 mini-tablet

September 18, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Janam unveils their first Android rugged mobile PC with XT1 mini-tablet
While Janam sells mainly MIcrosoft OS, and still sells some Palm systems, the XT1 with Android 4.2 OS represents their first effort in what they are calling a ‘device coexistence’ phase in the commercial market.

Manal Guirguis, director of endpoint solutions at Tech Data Canada.
Distribution

Tech Data Canada adds McAfee SaaS

September 5, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada adds McAfee SaaS
Distributor Tech Data Canada expands its growing software-as-a-service lineup, adding security wares from McAfee to its SaaS linecard.

Cloud

Ingram Micro launches six of their own hosted services in Canada

August 22, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ingram Micro launches six of their own hosted services in Canada
Ingram Micro Cloud has also launched a new Cloud Elevate program, in which Ingram partners who register as a partner in Ingram’s Cloud Marketplace by September 30th will receive free Ingram Micro-hosted solutions with $100 credit a month.