Cisco Systems ramps-up SMB partner support

Two new partner programs and a bevy of new SMB-optimized products highlight Cisco Systems renewed focus on the lucrative SMB market

IDC Canada reports on shifting patterns of SMB spending on IT, and the outlook for the financial services sector

A new SMB marketing push and a new focus on infrastructure are among the initiatives coming out of Tech Data Canada’s annual vendor summit

The data shows SMB security spending has remained steady and is poised to increase further. Learn where the opportunities are

IDC Canada says a capital acquisition tax credit will help fuel strong SMB growth

HP Canada recently explored differences around the perceptions and usage of technology amongst different age groups in the SMB

Symantec’s survey findings suggest there are opportunities for partners to help customers in this space

Networking giant adds more rebate margins for local solution providers

The vendor has data that says sticking with older PCs will actually cost SMBs money, and it wants to arm resellers with the facts

SMB distributor outgrew its old facility in two years because of whopping growth

Long known as an enterprise player, Cisco is getting serious about the SMB and the channel is key to its plans

The vendor’s Canadian channel chief insists the investment is to support customers, and all net new deals will flow through the channel

First-ever Storage and Security SMB survey indicates more security awareness and education is needed

Canadian operation moves SMB sales team into the channels group

Company hopes to attract existing customers while at the same time win new ones too