MSP

Channel Programs

Cambridge ON-based eSentire expanding partner presence with new channel program

February 9, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cambridge ON-based eSentire expanding partner presence with new channel program
eSentire sold its SaaS-based cybersecurity solutions direct until a couple years ago, when they added referral partners. Now they have expanded their channel program to include MSPs and resellers, and partnered with Ingram Micro to add the focused partners they want.

Managed Services

New Year’s Podcast Series: Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks

February 4, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Year’s Podcast Series: Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks
Alex Hoff on Auvik’s first year in the managed services arena and what it sees coming through 2016 in this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Managed Services

How to break away from the break-fix model that’s killing your MSP business

January 18, 2016 Guest Poster Comments Off on How to break away from the break-fix model that’s killing your MSP business
Some new year’s advice from Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on how to get rid of old habits that may be harmful to your MSP business.

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.