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Microsoft Appears Ready to Jettison Windows RT

November 27, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) 1

Microsoft is sending strong signals that Windows RT, the version of the operating system for ARM processors, is nearing the end of its unremarkable run.

Peter Larocque, president of North American distribution at Synnex.

Larocque’s New Role Hints at More Continental Synnex Strategy

November 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Three U.S.-pioneered “Solv” practices headed to Canada in months to come as Synnex beefs up support for Canadian operations.

Quarterly Numbers Good for Lenovo, Bad for PCs in General

November 11, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

The PC market is a tough place even for the world’s largest maker of the increasingly commoditized gear.

Former Microsoft exec Stephen Elop is reportedly one of the finalists for the CEO role.

Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible

November 11, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft reportedly narrowed the list of possible replacements for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.

D&H Bolsters Components Lineup with New Vendors

November 6, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Distributor D&H sees an underpenetrated market for components in Canada as SMBs try to extend the life of their existing hardware.

Phil Sorgen, new worldwide channel chief at Microsoft

New Microsoft Channel Chief Says Surface Strategy Still Evolving

November 4, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Phil Sorgen says the reason the Surface tablet isn’t broadly available to solution providers for resale is because Microsoft lacked a distribution strategy.