Microsoft

Windows 8.1 Screen
Computers

Intel, Microsoft preparing channel for coming refresh

March 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel, Microsoft preparing channel for coming refresh
100-plus million PCs are in need of an update, and either new PC innovation or the looming XP deadline will drive the refresh

Dell XPS convertibe Ultrabook
Computers

Intel sees decline of 10-inch tablet

March 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel sees decline of 10-inch tablet
Chipmaker outlines plans for the future of the tablet and the ultrabook at its Intel Solutions Summit

Greg Myers on Tech Data Canada's new Sharp distribution deal
Cloud

Tech Data Canada gets SPLA okay from Microsoft

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada gets SPLA okay from Microsoft
Move gives a broader range of solution providers access to Microsoft’s easiest pay-as-you-go licensing model for hosted software offerings

Tim Billing, vice president of vendor management, Ingram Micro Canada
Distribution

Ingram gets Microsoft Lync exclusive

January 22, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram gets Microsoft Lync exclusive
Distributor chosen to rep Microsoft’s full UC line in Canada

Featured Post

QuickVid: Microsoft sees new world for Windows 8 enterprise deployment

January 7, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on QuickVid: Microsoft sees new world for Windows 8 enterprise deployment
BYOD, new apps, and new form factors will mean the end of the monolithic enterprise-wide operating system update.

Tim FitzGerald Avnet
Cloud

Avnet adds four new Amazon-powered cloud services

November 27, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet adds four new Amazon-powered cloud services
Two backup offerings, hosted SharePoint, and Web hosting on the way from the distributor

Impact Awards
Channel Programs

Navantis takes home three at Microsoft Impact Awards

November 15, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Navantis takes home three at Microsoft Impact Awards
Software giant celebrates 10th annual partner awards ceremony with “biggest ever” gala in Toronto

VMware Canada president Eric Gales
Featured Post

Eric Gales named VMware Canada boss

November 8, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Eric Gales named VMware Canada boss
Former Microsoft Canada chief takes the reins at virtualization giant

Mike DeCesare, president of McAfee
Security

McAfee’s DeCesare has positive outlook for security market’s future

October 23, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee’s DeCesare has positive outlook for security market’s future
Despite more, and more sophisticated, malware, McAfee co-president bullish that change is coming

Rob Adley, vice president of enterprise server sales, HP Canada
Cloud

HP opens Canadian Centre of Excellence to partners

October 18, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP opens Canadian Centre of Excellence to partners
Facility at company’s Mississauga, Ont. Headquarters aims to educate customers on high-priority solutions