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[ April 22, 2026 ] AI thinks, automation acts: Rewst founder Aharon Chernin on building the automated MSP In The Channel
[ April 22, 2026 ] The Buzz: Salesforce launches FDE Partner Network, Cisco reinstates compute deal registration, and CloudCapsule debuts Manage module Podcasts
[ April 21, 2026 ] Jennifer Roy on culture, scale, and what PE really looks like from inside a Canadian MSP In The Channel
[ April 21, 2026 ] The Buzz: Everpure revamps partner program, Copado launches AI agents, and Acer invests in Plugable Podcasts
[ April 20, 2026 ] OutSystems’ Ben Yerushalmi on Elevate, agentic AI, and why partner work is moving to the front end Channel Programs

VentureTech Network becomes Trust X Alliance

May 6, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off

The venerable solution provider community rebrands as Trust X Alliance in an effort to increase relevance with end user customers.

Insite COO Doron Kaminski and F12 CEO Alex Webb

F12 and Insite merge to bring cloud, HaaS together

March 16, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Solution provider merger aims to combine F12’s HaaS and customer support offerings with Insite’s data centre and cloud expertise.

Disties hail resurgent PC market

October 22, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Distributors Tech Data Canada, Ingram Micro Canada, and D&H Canada reflect on what has been a very strong year in the PC market in this country.

Channel Communities

Big changes to come for VentureTech Network?

October 2, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Ingram Micro’s venerable VentureTech Network community could be soon seeing major changes, including an international expansion and maybe a new name.

Mark Snider, new EVP and group president for Ingram Micro EMEA.

Ingram’s Snider: Dell deal is a needle-mover

September 25, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Ingram Micro Canada chief Mark Snider hails Dell’s return to the distributor as a significant development for Ingram and the channel alike.

Podcast: Cisco security, Tech Data Business Builder Tour, and IMone preview

May 5, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Cisco Canada’s Fred Patterson, Tech Data Canada’s Irene Buchan, and Ingram Micro’s Jennifer Anaya on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Frank Vitagliano, vice president of global channel strategy and programs

Dell moving towards distribution

April 25, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Dell tasks newly-minted global channel programs and strategy veep Frank Vitagliano with expanding the vendor’s presence at distribution.

Ingram Micro Canada general manager Mark Snider

Ingram Micro plans twice-yearly IMOne supershows

February 4, 2014 Robert Dutt 1

Distributor Ingram Micro looks to turn the volume up by will combining its VTN, SMBA, and other events into a much larger conference called IMOne.

Can Synnex’s Varnex Be Big in Japan?

November 21, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Distributor Synnex has introduced its Varnex SMB-focused reseller community in Japan via its Synnex Infotec subsidiary.

ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast: Cloud Transitions and More

October 21, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Everything from the cloud business model transformation to SMB Week in this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast