MSP

Networking

The advantages of intent-based networking

December 16, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on The advantages of intent-based networking
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs should configure and manage clients’ networking environments based on the tasks and goals they want to accomplish.

Podcasts

Podcast: MSP networking best practices, and inside Avnet’s IBM business

December 8, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: MSP networking best practices, and inside Avnet’s IBM business
Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff and Mark Martin of Avnet Technology Solutions on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Avnet Technology Solutions' Gavin Miller
Distribution

Avnet unifies training and support

November 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet unifies training and support
With the new Avnet Knowledge Network, the distributor is aiming to bring all of its support and training offerings under the same roof.

Managed Services

The 7 components of a complete (& profitable) managed network service

November 18, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on The 7 components of a complete (& profitable) managed network service
Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on best practices for getting the most out of your networking business as a managed service provider.

Tim FitzGerald, vice president of cloud solutions at Avnet Technology Solutions
Cloud

Avnet opens Cloud Marketplace

November 5, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet opens Cloud Marketplace
Avnet Technology Solutions makes its debut in the growing field of distribution cloud marketplaces, offering bundled cloud solutions and self-service Web stores for partners.

Managed Services

There’s a gap in your MSP software stack

November 3, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on There’s a gap in your MSP software stack
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs need to add software to help them up their networking game to meet changing customer needs.

Managed Services

Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level

October 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level
In this video interview, Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff shares research that shows businesses are looking for their MSPs to provide deeper services around the network.

Managed Services

Barracuda to buy Intronis to broaden reach in MSP market

September 29, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda to buy Intronis to broaden reach in MSP market
Details of the integration, such as whether Intronis will be an independent subsidiary, have not been finalized, but Barracuda says they are committed to have a dedicated MSP business, with Intronis at the core of that.

Managed Services

IT Weapons to be Team Canada for Konica Minolta services following acquisition

September 25, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on IT Weapons to be Team Canada for Konica Minolta services following acquisition
The company’s staff was taken by surprise when the news was announced, and concerns were expressed that their laid-back culture would be changed. IT Weapons will however operate as a subsidiary, nothing will change internally, and the big change will be exposure to 18,000 Konica Minolta Canada customers.

Podcasts

Podcast: Avnet’s security, storage and networking business, and Auvik Networks

September 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Avnet’s security, storage and networking business, and Auvik Networks
Avnet’s Cheryl Neal and Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.