Mobile Device Management

Mobility

Pulse Secure combines VPN, NAC and EMM in new central policy manager

May 7, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pulse Secure combines VPN, NAC and EMM in new central policy manager
The Juniper spinoff previously had separate box-by-box management for the broad range of capabilities it offered, and being able to do everything now through one pane of glass becomes a competitive advantage.

Security

McAfee trims prices, enhances partner margins on new SMB portfolio

October 22, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee trims prices, enhances partner margins on new SMB portfolio
McAfee has retooled its SMB offerings, with three new suites which feature McAfee’s next-generation anti-malware technology, which is being deployed for the first time in these solutions.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduces Office for iPad.
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Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners

March 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners
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.

Kaseya CEO Yogesh Gupta
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Kaseya Launches RoverApps-based BYOD Suite

December 11, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Kaseya Launches RoverApps-based BYOD Suite
Managed services tools provider Kaseya launched the first product based on its RoverApps acquisition, the Kaseya BYOD Suite.

Training

New Tools to Amp Up IT Sales

December 10, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on New Tools to Amp Up IT Sales
Partners need to attack emerging market opportunities quickly to gain competitive advantage, but their sales forces often aren’t up to the task.

New Juniper CEO Shaygan Kheradpir
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New Juniper CEO a Sign of SDN Commitment

November 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on New Juniper CEO a Sign of SDN Commitment
Juniper Networks appoints Shaygan Kheradpir to replace retiring Kevin Johnson in the CEO post.

Alistair Forbes, general manager of GFI MAX Business Unit
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GFI MAX Adds MDM to MSP Portfolio

November 6, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on GFI MAX Adds MDM to MSP Portfolio
With mobile device adoption exploding and less than one-third of MSPs addressing mobile device management, GFI MAX is adding MDM.

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins
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Blackberry Suitors Want Security, Not Phones

October 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Blackberry Suitors Want Security, Not Phones
The list of potential suitors for beleaguered Blackberry continues to grow, with Cisco, Amazon and Lenovo being added to the list.

Scott Look, vice president and general manager for Connected and Secured Solutions for Avnet Technology Solutions Americas
Distribution

Avnet Signs on SAP in North America

October 15, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet Signs on SAP in North America
SAP continues to expand its presence at distribution, introducing Avnet Technology Solutions as its latest partner in the U.S. and Canada.

Steve Redman, executive vice president of global sales at McAfee
Channel Programs

McAfee: Three Products To A Customer Unlocks Opportunity

October 1, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee: Three Products To A Customer Unlocks Opportunity
Upsale and cross-sale tactics mean partners “have an opportunity to be less promiscuous,” Mcafee channel chief Gavin Struthers tells partners.