Partnerships
Pure Storage highlights Cisco momentum with new Oracle Data Warehouse solution, and AIRI integrations
Pure Storage channel chief Michael Sotnick also highlighted strong company momentum in the Canadian market.
OnX
Managed Services
OnX adds two IT Service Management offerings to its Managed Services division
OnX Managed Services is a fast-growing part of the solution provider’s business, which now accounts for almost 40 per cent of its earnings.
Channel Programs
Violin Memory redoes channel program in shift to partner go-to-market focus
Violin previously sold mainly direct in North America, and had an ineffectual partner program. Now the program has been greatly strengthened, as Violin looks to turn new sales over to partners prepared to commit to and invest in them.
Channel Programs
Cisco launches Intercloud fabric, boosts cloud financing
Cisco adds another $1 billion to the pot as it launches its Intercloud Fabric and announces new partners, including distributors, for its cloud strategy.
Cloud
Cisco touts Intercloud as partner opportunity
The networking giant says its plan to offer global enterprise-grade cloud services will come from “65,000 companies, one of which is Cisco.”
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OnX Names Paul Khawaja First Canadian President
In his new role, Khawaja aims to continue building on OnX’s position as a partner that can assist customers at any point in their IT transition.
Channel Programs
Red Hat eyes path to 100 per cent partner-touched
Open source vendor wants partners involved with its broader portfolio, but isn’t going to force it
Channel Programs
EMC evolves service provider partner program
Storage giant looks to foster relationships with SPs, between SPs and VARs
Distribution
Tech Data sales down, but profits up for Q1
Big, enterprise-focused VARs gaining ground while smaller players hurting, Canadian chief says
Channel Communities
Long View, telcos win big in Cisco Canada Partner Awards
IBM and Bell take global awards, while OnX earns Americas theatre honours
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ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast Episode 2: New partnerships
A look at a very unique relationship between FlexITy and EllisDon to build the new Sault Area Hospital, and much more
Solution Provider News
FlexITy wins global, regional Cisco partner awards
Networking vendor announces 11 Canadian partner award winners