Distribution
Synnex eyes full Canadian GovSolv rollout
Synnex public sector leader Eddie Franklin shares the distributor’s plans and goals for bringing its public sector practice to Canada.
SYNNEX Canada
Distribution
Synnex Canada targets enterprise growth
Synnex Canada president Mitchell Martin believes his company can become a player in the enterprise, but it has to sign a few major holdout vendors first.
Distribution
Dell-SYNNEX relationship in Canada goes live November 1
The final T to be crossed is deciding how the premium offer Dell extended to U.S.-based SYNNEX Varnex members at this year’s spring Varnex will be rolled out in Canada, and that will be decided by, and likely announced at, the fall Varnex event coming up.
Channel Programs
NexGen supplements partner margins with new MDF component
NexGen also announced the finalization of its Canadian distribution, which should help improve a Canadian channel which is not yet as strong as they would like.
Distribution
The Dell-SYNNEX deal in Canada: when’s it happening?
The long-anticipated arrival of Dell as a SYNNEX partner in Canada assumed more urgency after Dell announced an attractive new program for Varnex members Tuesday. ChannelBuzz has the skinny on when it’s likely to happen.
Channel Communities
Dell to launch limited term Preferred status eligibility for Varnex members
Dell gives American Varnex members six months to enjoy the benefits of Dell Preferred partner status, with Canadian members to become eligible once the Dell-SYNNEX relationship in Canada formally goes live.
Distribution
Value-added Solv programs bright spot in flat market: SYNNEX’s Martin
The SYNNEX Canada president also indicated they want to expand the GovSolv practice area in Canada, and see considerable untapped potential for Solv solutions in the pure small business space.
Distribution
Synnex Canada finds its future in its Solvs
Synnex Canada is refocusing itself with increased attention to its “Solvs” — solutions-centric practice areas around topics like cloud and managed print.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada seeks new markets with mobility, e-tail push
Tech Data introduces distributor vet Wendy Franklin as its first director of mobility and retail, leading a pair of new charges.
Channel Communities
Synnex Canada looks for more engagement from Varnex members
Members of Synnex’s Canadian Varnex community need to engage, or its time for them to move on, distributor says.
Cloud
Synnex brings key solution practices to Canada
Synnex Canada introduces CloudSolv and ServiceSolv practices, while MobilitySolv continues to gain ground.
Distribution
Synnex’s Martin: Supercom Purchase a Success
Synnex Canada chief Mitchell Martin says his company has been able to grow business with Supercom’s top vendors by 20+ percent since the acquisition.
Distribution
Larocque’s New Role Hints at More Continental Synnex Strategy
Three U.S.-pioneered “Solv” practices headed to Canada in months to come as Synnex beefs up support for Canadian operations.
Channel Communities
Can Synnex’s Varnex Be Big in Japan?
Distributor Synnex has introduced its Varnex SMB-focused reseller community in Japan via its Synnex Infotec subsidiary.
Distribution
Synnex Canada Gears Up for Mobility Play
Synnex is bringing is rapidly-developing MobilitySolv business to Canada, with full launch expected early next year.
Distribution
Hartco to Exit Distribution Business
Hartco inks Tech Data Canada to take over its distribution business, will focus on building and supporting franchisees.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada Adds Sales to Myers’ Marketing Role
Greg Myers will now serve as Tech Data Canada’s vice president of sales and marketing, and plans to further differentiate value and volume businesses.
Distribution
Synnex CEO Murai: “We Are the Ones Investing in Canada”
Supercom purchase builds on history of acquisition in Canada, Synnex CEO Kevin Murai tells partners
Distribution
Supercom deal driven by Synnex’s commitment to Canada: Martin
Distributor plans to combine brands, but keep Supercom’s Markham, Ont. headquarters open
Distribution
UPDATED: Synnex Canada snaps up Supercom in $36.5m distie deal
Venerable specialty distributor to join the Synnex family; Frank Luk appointed Synnex SVP of partner advocacy