Software
Microsoft Goes South Again For Canadian President
Microsoft once again looks to the U.S. to introduce new Canadian leadership, tapping Janet Kennedy as new president of Microsoft Canada.
Office 365
Distribution
Tech Data brings Activate-Here ESD program to Canada
Tech Data Canada’s first foray into electronic software distribution includes most of the distributor’s Microsoft lineup, with more software to come.
Channel Programs
As Microsoft Aspires to Apple Model, Channel Changes
Success in buying Nokia could look something like Apple’s juggernaut complete-stack model, but failure could make Microsoft the next BlackBerry.
Cloud
No Reason to Panic Over Periodic Cloud Outages
In the last week, three major Web outages have drawn attention to the fragility and frustration that come when a service is unavailable. Get used to it.
Cloud
Microsoft Office 365 Uptime Steady at 99.97%
Microsoft is giving its partners another reason to sell its Office 365 cloud-based software suite: some of the highest uptimes in the business.
Featured Post
Microsoft Reorg More About Culture, Operations
Microsoft’s massive reorganization has little to do with technology, but rather business structure, corporate culture and operations.
Channel Programs
Ballmer Foresees All-Public-Cloud World
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer presents hybrid cloud as a step in the path to public cloud as the company further opens Office 365 to partner billing.
Channel Programs
Microsoft Tablet Remains Below Surface at WPC
Microsoft partners at this year’s WPC may be able to purchase a discounted Surface tablet, but resale rights remain elusive for the majority of partners.
Channel Programs
Microsoft Emphasizes Storytelling at WPC
With last year’s series of massive launches behind it, Microsoft focuses on marketing and execution at this year’s WPC
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Microsoft Reorg to Push Devices, Services
Reported measures to include the unification of Windows and Windows Phone
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MS Office for iPhone About Driving Subscriptions
New Office suite for iPhone gives solution providers something new to talk about
Cloud
Google’s Channel Gets Bigger With HP Deal
HP may now be Google’s biggest reseller, and plans to connect its SMB IT in a Box offering to its own channel
Cloud
ITUtility.net adds Lync to its hosted mix
Adding realtime collaboration tool to hosted apps bundle keeps partners competitive, provides new services opportunities
Cloud
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
Distribution
Ingram gets Microsoft Lync exclusive
Distributor chosen to rep Microsoft’s full UC line in Canada
Featured Post
Microsoft’s Ballmer envisions future as a “devices-and-services” company
What does a future with more Microsoft-created computing devices mean for the ecosystem?
Servers
Is Microsoft Small Business Server Really Gone?
Stuart Crawford reflects on the life and times of one of Microsoft’s most polarizing products
Channel Programs
Microsoft to let partners bill for Office 365
Move will allow MSPs to add cloud service to their lineup, but what does it mean for third-party hosts?
Cloud
Taking the cloud on the road with IM-Engage
How solution providers can help their customers understand the cloud through Ingram Micro’s new program
Cloud
QuickVid: Microsoft’s changing cloud conversation
Channel chief Jon Roskill with advice on partners concerned about now owning the billing relationship