Training

Training

MSP training firm CharTec reworks online training and makes significant organizational moves

November 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP training firm CharTec reworks online training and makes significant organizational moves
The moves include the reabsorption of the Relyenz division within CharTec, and the repurchase of the major investment ConnectWise had in CharTec, although the latter does not impact CharTec’s strong partnership with ConnectWise.

Managed Services

ITBoost looks to challenge IT Glue in MSP documentation space with 3.0 release

November 8, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on ITBoost looks to challenge IT Glue in MSP documentation space with 3.0 release
ITBoost offers full functionality in documentation, password management, BI and customer feedback through an integrated pane of glass, and is at the ConnectWise IT Nation Connect 2018 event this week looking to differentiate themselves and impress MSPs.

Channel Programs

Boomi continues to build out partner program introduced this spring

November 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Boomi continues to build out partner program introduced this spring
Boomi VP of Global Business Development David Tavolaro said that measured by partner enthusiasm, the Partner Summit at Boomi World 18 was a major success. He also emphasized that the partner program has continued to evolve successfully since its April inception.

Channel Programs

Silver Peak completely reworks channel program to add predictability and enhance partner profitability

November 6, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Silver Peak completely reworks channel program to add predictability and enhance partner profitability
Silver Peak acknowledged that its old partner program, implemented in 2015, was deficient in key respects, and has completely restructured the program in order to remedy those problems.

Networking

Extreme Networks revamps training curriculum, approach with new Extreme Dojo program

November 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks revamps training curriculum, approach with new Extreme Dojo program
The four-level modular online program updates the curriculum to include all Extreme’s newly acquired assets. Sales training is available immediately, with technical training to follow in two months.

Security

Okta touts Canada’s new strategic importance with opening of new Toronto office

October 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta touts Canada’s new strategic importance with opening of new Toronto office
Identity management vendor Okta officially opened their new Toronto offices Wednesday, a four story facility where many of the employees are part of a large Toronto-based engineering team. Okta used the launch to highlight their commitment to Canada, and a Toronto non-profit that is receiving a grant from their Okta for Good program.

Channel Programs

Dell EMC extends Partner Preferred Program to 20,000 commercial accounts, unveils first Dell EMC-VMware co-skilled badges

October 4, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC extends Partner Preferred Program to 20,000 commercial accounts, unveils first Dell EMC-VMware co-skilled badges
Dell EMC’s quarterly Partner Broadcast was mainly about recounting their many trumps in the first half of the year, but there was some new news here which will interest their channel partners.

Channel Programs

Robotic Process Automation vendor UiPath ups commitment to partners with two new partner-focused initiatives

October 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Robotic Process Automation vendor UiPath ups commitment to partners with two new partner-focused initiatives
UiPath, a red-hot player in the robotic process automation space, is ramping up their channel business to accelerate the momentum that has taken them from $1 million to $100M in annual recurring revenue in less than 21 months, and are also announcing a new channel program.

Big Data

New OEM and system integrator tracks highlight channel announcements at Spunk .conf

October 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New OEM and system integrator tracks highlight channel announcements at Spunk .conf
The new tracks – the last of those likely for specific types of partners – were announced at this event, and will go live at next year’s Global Partner Summit. Other channel changes include some enhancements to the certification process.

Backup

Cohesity adds service provider component to expanded partner program with significantly more resources

October 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cohesity adds service provider component to expanded partner program with significantly more resources
Cohesity has doubled the amount of dollars allocated to their partner program, with new perks like rebates for sales to very large customers and formalized and expanded MDF. They have also established a model for service providers within the program, which provides mechanisms like consumption-based pricing suited to this business model.