Toshiba

Partnerships

IGEL adds new integrations, functionality to their IGEL OS

October 29, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL adds new integrations, functionality to their IGEL OS
They include earlier integrations with Lakeside Software and PrinterLogic, which have been available as custom orders, but which are now part of the basic IGEL OS.

Cloud

UPDATED: Mitel accelerates move to cloud with ShoreTel acquisition

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on UPDATED: Mitel accelerates move to cloud with ShoreTel acquisition
The plan is to rationalize and simplify the portfolio, although there is no rush to settle on a common platform. There is also relatively little channel overlap, so no need to rationalize the number of partners.

Channel Programs

Mitel will protect own channel in Toshiba UC acquisition

July 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Mitel will protect own channel in Toshiba UC acquisition
Mitel’s acquisition of the Toshiba business is all about acquiring customers, and their channel. In order to protect their own Mitel channel partners, the two channels will, however, remain separate.

Computers

Mary Ann Yule to come from CDW Canada to run HP Canada Co.

January 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Mary Ann Yule to come from CDW Canada to run HP Canada Co.
HP names a well-known Canadian channel veteran as the replacement for Lloyd Bryant in Canada.

Computers

D&H sees value in Chrome beyond education

August 24, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H sees value in Chrome beyond education
D&H Canada adds Chrome Device Management console, says it will focus on SMB opportunities as new platform comes of age.

Managed Services

Toshiba signs on IT Weapons to take Toshiba-branded IT services to market

June 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Toshiba signs on IT Weapons to take Toshiba-branded IT services to market
Having exited the consumer market in Canada, Toshiba is beefing up their B2B offerings, and has partnered with Brampton managed services provider IT Weapons to provide what will be a growing package of services and support.