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.
Technology Services
Cloud
Reinventing the Channel: Everything as a Service
Channel partners can and should play a strong role in helping to reinvent everything-as-a-service [XaaS] for enterprises of all sizes, says HP Inc. President of the Americas Christoph Schell.
Servers
HP, Microsoft joint initiative to capture Windows Server 2003 transition
With the Windows XP support deadline in the rear-view mirror, HP and Microsoft are turning their attention to the end of support for Windows Server 2003.
Computers
HP’s Q1 shows slow, steady progress
HP clings to the momentum with another mixed bag of financial results that will keep the turnaround on track a while longer.
Featured Post
HP to charge for ProLiant server updates
HP sparked outrage when it announced plans to stop providing out-of-contract ProLiant server firmware updates. Here’s the thing: HP isn’t wrong.
Channel Programs
HP extends SMB-focused Just Right IT lineup
HP’s new members of its Just Right IT lineup for SMBs include reference architectures for SAP HANA and Microsoft Exchange, as well as new services.
Cloud
IBM: Cloud-based Disaster Recovery Is Catching On
IBM says cloud disaster recovery services are catching on, a welcome sign for resellers that the technology is gaining traction.
Distribution
Avnet Combines Services in New ATS Unit
New unit brings together distributor’s various professional services acquisition and takes the business global
Data Centre
HP looks to drive Hadoop for enterprise
AppSystem offering provides partners “Trojan Horse” into Big Data discussion
Featured Post
Podcast: IBM’s new channel chief, VTN update and more
Interviews with Big Blue’s Mark Hennessy, Ingram Micro Canada’s Mark Snider and Rita Baiana, HP Canada’s Brad Keates and Avnet’s Gavin Miller
Distribution
Tech Data Canada looks to blur broadline/VAD distinction
New Technology Services division and revamped ATSC highlight changes