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Canada still a land grab opportunity for the channel: Microsoft

July 14, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Canada still a land grab opportunity for the channel: Microsoft
Microsoft Canada channel chief Jason Brommet laid out what the company sees as the new opportunities in Canada and how recent moves, including the Canadian data centres going live, will help partners succeed. He also indicated that channel resources in Canada are being significantly enhanced.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Mobility

Microsoft discounts Surface for WPC attendees

July 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft discounts Surface for WPC attendees
Microsoft will make Surface Pro 3 available to WPC attendees at a discount, but remains unclear on when (or if) partners will be able to resell the device.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella introduces Office for iPad.
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Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners

March 28, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Office for iPad a potential bonanza for partners
Much attention is being placed on how Microsoft’s new Office for iPad could make it harder for Windows to gain a legitimate foothold in tablets.

New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
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New Microsoft CEO says partnering “is in our DNA”

February 5, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Microsoft CEO says partnering “is in our DNA”
Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s new CEO, says partnering is key to the company, but partnerships will evolve as Microsoft goes cloud-first and mobile-first.

Are the old guard sticking around at Microsoft?
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With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?

January 7, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on With Ballmer and Gates around, can anyone lead Microsoft?
Is Microsoft’s CEO hunt being slowed by fear amongst candidates that the old guard is going to stick around?

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Microsoft Places High Hopes on Windows 8.1

October 18, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Microsoft Places High Hopes on Windows 8.1
All industry eyes are on Windows 8.1 as it hits the market this week

HP ElitePad tablet with jacket
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Will Blades and Jackets Make Tablets Business-Friendly?

September 30, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Will Blades and Jackets Make Tablets Business-Friendly?
Tablet vendors are starting to offer more ways to extend their offerings. Can these accessories make tablets a more integral part of overall solutions?

Phil Sorgen, new worldwide channel chief at Microsoft
Channel Programs

Former Microsoft Canada Head Named Channel Chief

August 29, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Former Microsoft Canada Head Named Channel Chief
Former Microsoft Canada president Phil Sorgen to take over from Jon Roskill as global channel chief.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
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Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change

August 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Partners Hail Microsoft Leadership Change
Microsoft partners are not holding back in their endorsement of Steve Ballmer’s announced retirement, saying change is needed to revive the software giant.

Computers

HP vs. Lenovo: A Contrast in Highs and Lows

August 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) 1
HP reported a 10 percent decline in year-over-year revenues. Meanwhile, Lenovo is seeing sales increase as it expands into servers, storage and smartphones.