Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it

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Post-XP disposal: It’s a dirty job and partners should do it

April 8, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

In the wake of Windows XP upgrades, clients will be looking to solution providers to ensure their old computers are safely, securely and legally disposed of.

Rob Emsley, Senior Director of Marketing for EMC’s Data Protection and Availability Division

EMC refreshes data protection for software-defined environments

April 8, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off

EMC refreshes its Data Domain operating system, introduces a new release of VPLEX.

Surprise! Chromebook demand rising fast

April 2, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

A new report confirms growing demand for Google Chromebooks, and says the Web-based devices on track to take a significant share from Microsoft and Apple.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduces Office for iPad.

Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners

March 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Much attention is being placed on how Microsoft’s new Office for iPad could make it harder for Windows to gain a legitimate foothold in tablets.

Luc Villeneuve, country manager, Red Hat Canada

Villeneuve to add Canadian resources for Red Hat

March 18, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

New Red Hat Canada country manager Luc Villeneuve seeks to add resources to help manage partners in country, with ISVs and OEMs top on his to-do list.

Datto's Rob Rae, whose post on channel-friendly status preceded this article.

No easy way to define ‘channel-friendly’

March 18, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Can a vendor be channel-friendly and still sell direct? The true meaning of ‘channel-friendly’ isn’t cut and dry.

Exchange Server 2003: The other end-of-life opportunity

March 17, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

While much attention is being focused on the pending end of life of Windows XP, Microsoft is also discontinuing support for Exchange Server 2003.

Microsoft ex Roskill lands Acumatica CEO role

March 10, 2014 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft’s popular former channel chief Jon Roskill has a new gig as CEO Acumatica, a cloud ERP vendor focused on SMBs.

Friends don’t let friends stay on Windows XP

February 21, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Time is running out for the vaunted Windows XP operating system, and Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to get businesses and consumers to upgrade.