Distribution
Tech Data Canada looks to Ignite SMB sales
Ed Galasso of Tech Data Canada discusses Ignite, the distributor’s new program for getting closer to SMB-focused VARs and building solutions to better meet their customers’ needs.
Tech Data Canada
Distribution
New Year’s Podcast Series: Ed Galasso of Tech Data Canada
Tech Data Canada boss Ed Galasso joins the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast to discuss the distributor’s highlights of the year 2018 and offer his thoughts for what’s to come in 2019.
Distribution
Tech Data, Cisco celebrate revamped ATSC [Podcast]
Cisco Canada president Rola Dagher and Tech Data Canada general manager Ed Galasso discuss their joint investment in the distributor’s newly-refreshed Advanced Technology Solutions Centre.
Distribution
Tech Data updates Canadian e-commerce site
The new Tech Data Canada shopping site boasts new design and features, and sets the stage for greater integration across the distributor’s business in the future.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada launches Tech-as-a-Service financing
Tech Data Canada has brought its subscription model for endpoint devices and related sofware and services, introduced earlier this year in the U.S., north of the border.
Distribution
New Year’s Podcast Series: Ed Galasso of Tech Data Canada
New Tech Data Canada leader Ed Galasso discusses a momentous 2017, including his new role atop the distributor and the Avnet Technology Solutions purchase, and previews 2018.
Data Centre
IBM, Tech Data Canada talk plans for 2018 [video]
IBM Canada is looking to grow its channel in 2018, and it has a new value proposition for partners, and a new yet familiar partner to help make it happen. I recently sat down with […]
Distribution
Building the Tech Data/IBM relationship [video]
IBM Canada and Tech Data Canada leadership discuss why channel partners should look at Big Blue with new eyes in this video interview.
Distribution
Catching up with Tech Data Canada’s Business Builder Tour [Podcast]
Irene Buchan of Tech Data Canada on what’s new with the Business Builder Tour for 2017, and what’s coming in 2018.
Distribution
Efficiency and Effectiveness: The new Tech Data Canada leadership on their gameplan [Video]
Tech Data Canada’s Ed Galasso and Brian Aebig discuss their new roles, the new structure at the company, and their plans for the future in this video.
Computers
Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role
Myers’ retirement from Tech Data last month turns out to be an extended vacation, as the veteran distributor moves into Stefan Bockhop’s old position at Lenovo Canada.
Distribution
New Tech Data Canada leadership pledges expanded opportunities, high service commitment
Ed Galasso is promoted to GM of the company in Canada, and leadership of the commercial and retail business, while Brian Aebig, who came to Tech Data with Avnet, will run the enterprise business. Rick Reid is now executive advisor to Joe Quaglia on the integration.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada using this year’s Business Builder Tour to introduce former Avnet team
Tech Data Canada sees this year’s trade shows as chances to introduce Avnet VARs to Tech Data, and Tech Data VARs to the Enterprise Solutions business.
Distribution
Tech Data closes Avnet Technology Solutions acquisition
Tech Data closes its distribution mega-merger with Avnet Technology Solutions, but many major decisions on Canadian structure and leadership remain.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada upgrades ISO certification
Canada is the first market for Tech Data to upgrade its certification, which can spell benefits for solution providers selling to government and enterprise.
Distribution
New Year’s Podcast Series: Brian Aebig of Avnet Canada
Avnet Canada head Brian Aebig weighs in on the pending Tech Data merger, how the distributor fared in the 2016 market, and where he sees 2017 heading.
Distribution
New Year’s Podcast Series: Rick Reid of Tech Data Canada
Rick Reid of Tech Data Canada kicks off this year’s New Year’s Podcast Series, recounting a year that was headlined by his company’s buy of a fellow distie.
Distribution
Leader of Tech Data integration effort with Avnet provides update
The structure of the new company is in the process of being set, and the acquisition remains on track to close in the first half of 2017.
Distribution
Tech Data Canada looks to build on Dell EMC 2016 Canadian Distributor Partner award
Tech Data Canada President Rick Reid talks about what they have been doing with Dell and where they will be going in the future as the new Dell EMC overhauls its distribution strategy.
Cloud
Tech Data Canada continues to mature cloud offerings
Tech Data Canada adds new vendors and functionality to its StreamOne cloud store, looks to increase training and support for partners.