VoIP

Unified Communications

Vancouver UCC vendor CounterPath adds new Bria Teams collaboration service

September 25, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Vancouver UCC vendor CounterPath adds new Bria Teams collaboration service
CounterPath has added a VAR channel in the last couple years, although the new service will initially launch only through service provider and retail channels, in case any issues need to be worked out.

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Networking

Ottawa’s Martello Technologies looks to channel to take on the world with unique hybrid UC-SD WAN solution

August 10, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ottawa’s Martello Technologies looks to channel to take on the world with unique hybrid UC-SD WAN solution
The SD-WAN space has lately attracted the focus of big players like Cisco and VMware. Martello, which has been in business for years, is about to go public through a reverse takeover, and believes that their differentiated solution gives them something that they can take to market successfully through the channel against the big boys.

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Distribution

8×8 signs on Ingram Micro as key part of channel expansion strategy

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on 8×8 signs on Ingram Micro as key part of channel expansion strategy
The Ingram Micro deal is part of a significant initiative 8×8 has been making this year to up its investment in the channel.

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Unified Communications

Enterprise VoIP vendor 8×8 looks to take channel to next stage with new partner program

November 15, 2016 Mark Cox 1
8×8 only began to actively a develop a channel in recent years, but now the channel has grown to the point where the company has had to introduce a new program with more resources to support it.

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Managed Services

MSP Unified Office adds analytics to managed hybrid cloud

January 28, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP Unified Office adds analytics to managed hybrid cloud
A year out of the gate, Unified Office is going after the 10-100 space with a high-quality VoIP offering sold through channel partners, and has now added an optional analytics suite.

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David Saele, president of Think Communications
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Q&A with David Saele of Think Communications

August 5, 2013 Guest Poster Comments Off on Q&A with David Saele of Think Communications
Cisco Canada’s Garth Scully explores the business of Victoria, BC-based Think Communications with David Saele, Think’s president and founder.

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NetEnrich general manager Justin Crotty
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NetEnrich repackages midmarket managed service

March 7, 2012 Robert Dutt 1
New Mission Critical Operations packages make it easier for MSPs to sell managed infrastructure to larger customers

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server sales are up, but revenues are not following
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MSP-centric venture capital firm sets up shop in Canada

February 28, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on MSP-centric venture capital firm sets up shop in Canada
Technology Capital Investors looks to help Canadian managed service providers scale up

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Bartolo and Signore - Avaya
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Avaya’s Sipera acquisition opens SIP doors for partners

October 4, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya’s Sipera acquisition opens SIP doors for partners
Session Border Controller purchase will bring carrier-class technology to SMB, vendor says

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Steve Ryan D-Link
Channel Programs

D-Link adds physical security partner specialization

September 26, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D-Link adds physical security partner specialization
Networking vendor sees big opportunity in the latest network convergence

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Dave Mason
Distribution

Ingram Micro locks down physical security with new division

September 19, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro locks down physical security with new division
Distributor sees opportunity for VARs similar to one created by IT/voice convergence

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Cloud

Office 365: Come for Exchange, stay for SharePoint, Lync

June 28, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Office 365: Come for Exchange, stay for SharePoint, Lync
Microsoft looking for the channel’s help in extending the Office 365 value prop beyond e-mail

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Distribution

D&H Canada continues growth in fiscal 2011

June 13, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H Canada continues growth in fiscal 2011
Distributor notches 37 per cent growth, looks to tablets and VOIP to keep momentum going

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Deskphone
Distribution

Westcon sends VARs to SIP School

May 2, 2011 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Westcon sends VARs to SIP School
Partnership with UK-based training group will help VARs get ready for the blooming standard, distributor says

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Network Security
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Small biz owners concerned about network security, convergence

November 22, 2010 Chris Talbot Comments Off on Small biz owners concerned about network security, convergence
SMB worries about converged networks run deep, according to Primus Canada survey

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Derik Belair N-able
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N-able connects with Mitel on managed VoIP

November 16, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on N-able connects with Mitel on managed VoIP
New partnership takes remote management software vendor into the voice space

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