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Scale Computing ramps up Canadian staff, resources for big 2016 push

November 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Scale, which is distinct among the hyperconverged vendors with its SMB focus, is not new to Canada, but they have added new staff and resources here, and developed new relationships with key DMRs to take their Canadian business to the next level.

David De Abreu, vice president, partner organization, Cisco Canada

Simple the Best: Presenting our Canadian Cisco Partner Summit 2014 Award winners

April 1, 2014 Guest Poster Comments Off

Cisco Canada channel chief David De Abreu on the company’s award winning Canadian partners

Microsoft To Open Surface Doors to Channel in Australia

October 10, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

A blog post suggests Microsoft will open its Surface tablet to all Australian partners in a trial ahead of the arrival of Surface 2.

OnX Names Paul Khawaja First Canadian President

September 12, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

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.

Surface Reseller Program Brings Microsoft Tablets to the Channel

July 2, 2013 Channelnomics Staff Comments Off

Microsoft finally giving (a select few U.S.-based) partners access to its tablet devices

Tech Data Canada's Rick Reid on picking up Hartco's distribution business

Tech Data sales down, but profits up for Q1

May 30, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Big, enterprise-focused VARs gaining ground while smaller players hurting, Canadian chief says

Todd Hsu, now director of consulting services for Canada at Citrix.

Citrix ramps up Canadian services org with TH Consultants purchase

May 8, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Longtime partner will solidify vendor’s services offerings in Eastern Canada and enterprise markets.

ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast: Softchoice chief on Unis Lumin buy

November 29, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Dave MacDonald on the solution provider mega-merger, plus Lenovo’s view of BYOD, the Tech Data/ATTO deal, ChannelEyes preview and Microsoft Fair Play Day.