Tech Data Canada confirms layoffs
Unspecified number of layoffs hit Tech Data Canada one month after reporting disappointing financial results
DataCore taps Ingram Micro and Tech Data
Partner opportunities will be in helping customers do more with less, company CEO says
Murai’s move to Synnex makes IT distribution headlines
Dreams of a simpler life were put on hold for a once in a lifetime opportunity
Top Newsmaker: Ingram Micro Canada’s Mark Snider
Ingram Micro’s tandem Canadian GMs experiment ends with Mark Snider as the solo boss
Disties make SaaS easy
Distributors are offering an easy way to get into the SaaS game without having to make a huge investment
Kevin Murai assumes the presidency of Synnex
After sharing the CEO title with Bob Huang since April, with Huang’s retirement Dec. 1, Murai will take over the leadership of the distributor
Ingram Micro’s strategy to elevate its partners in the coming year
Expanding into adjacent markets and increasing partner investments are just some of the distributor’s key focus areas for 2009
Four tough questions for Ingram leaders
Greg Spierkiel and Alain Monie field questions from VTN solution providers
It’s not all bad news for credit
The challenging economy may be lowering demand in certain segments, but the disties are working to ensure access to credit won’t be a barrier
Disties should play bigger role in going green
While the economy may be top of mind today, the road to long-term success is still green
Ingram Canada to offer 400 new vendors with US distribution center
With access to the Chicago distribution centre Ingram’s Canadian line card will double, and the distie doesn’t dismiss the possibility Dell may be among the new vendors
Billing is in, Gazdic is out at Ingram Micro Canada
Tim Billing replaces Mike Gazdic as the distie’s vice-president, vendor management
Synnex hires former Ingram Canada GM
Martin Kalsbeek named vice president of business development for Synnex Canada
No new freight fees for Tech Data Canada
Distributor’s Canadian president encourages partners to move upstream to more complex offerings
Going green gets easier
Ingram Micro’s partnership with the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool will make it easier to green the channel