Ingram’s plans for Avad indicate shift
Canadian channel partners to see Avad products within two years along with many more private label opportunities, CEO says
Ingram results
Ingram Micro reported a record fourth quarter of net income for the period ending Dec. 31, with worldwide sales of $7.96 billion (all figures U.S.), allowing it to chalk up sales for the fiscal year of $28.81 billion.
Synnex offers HP to non-authorized VARs
Resellers serving the small business market can now add Hewlett-Packard to their line cards thanks to a new initiative launched by Synnex Canada allowing non-authorized VARs to carry some HP products.
Driving to success
A Calgary ISV has become a big wheel in Xsellerating dealer management software
How to beat the big guy
A small solution provider was up against Bell Canada to replace the phone system of a charity. Voice over IP technology helped give it an edge
Developers have chance to roll dice on IE7
Microsoft is hoping the next generation of its browser hasn’t been a gamble.
Brother’s keeper
Printer vendor used to get lost in the mix, but is now a solid second behind venerable HP
Shortage of RFID integrators
Experts are warning to expect a shortage of qualified personnel to install and run RFID when demand for the technology begins to peak over the next few years.
Tech Data boosts BTO offerings
Tech Data Canada wants to teach its partners how to build a successful system building practice.
AMD unveils vision of digital home
The digital home divide begins as Intel’s rival throws its hat in the ring
VAR bits—Shikatronics signs deal with Ultra
MONTREAL — Shikatronics, a Quebec-based computer memory manufacturer and distributor has inked a distribution agreement with Ultra,…
Avoiding the crush
Squeezed by vendors selling direct, VARs have to develop sophisticated survival strategies
managed service providers: A beacon to VARs?
The opportunity to remotely manage customers’ systems is a tempting service for many resellers
Making a referral
When a developer decided to get out of programming it asked an ex-employee to help a client, leading to a successful partnership between a VAR and a non-profit agency
Trends
CIOs in high demand Toronto — Nine per cent of chief information officers (CIOs) interviewed for the…