Small Business

Zyxel targets upgrades from 1GB with new 10G Uplink Layer 3 Managed Switches

January 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new series, a complete redesign rather than an upgrade of the series it replaces, is also priced at around half what similar switches used to go for, which Zyxel thinks will help it with small business customers.

Avast to embrace AVG for Business non-freemium model as acquisition closes

September 30, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Avast also stresses its commitment to AVG’s RMM business, and indicates that while the goal is to expand the number of resellers, they will also be rationalizing the product line.

My Digital Shield adds assurance protection against breaches

August 15, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Security-as-a-service provider My Digital Shield recently launched an assurance program to cover its small business customers in the event of a breach, with a major mobility initiative likely the next to roll out.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at WPC 2016.

Digital transformation focus creates larger opportunity: Nadella

July 11, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Kicking off the company’s 2016 Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlines what a focus on the digital transformation of business will mean to both Microsoft and its partners.

Sad news: SAP Anywhere launch in Canada delayed indefinitely

May 19, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

SAP Anywhere formally launched in the U.S. this week. But while demand for the small business-focused CRM solution is strong, a change in SAP’s SMB applications strategy has led to the Canadian launch being put on hold for now.

Datto unveils SMB Sync and Share offering with low cost, free year offer

May 2, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Datto is looking to disrupt a highly commoditized market, attract a significant number of new prospects for its channel, and provide upgrade options to better monetize the offering.

HPE releases hybrid compute managed service for small business/ROBO market

April 13, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The HPE ProLiant Easy Connect Managed Hybrid solution is a subscription based offering for small businesses and ROBO environments. But while American partners get access to it in a couple weeks, Canadian ones will have to wait a while – like until Q4.