Year: 2007

  • Tech Data Online Bill Pay Reaches Milestone

    Sharon Linsenbach

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    Tech Data’s TDDirect Pay online bill pay service has reached a milestone, as the 500th reseller signed up for the service, the distributor said. In addition, the program has been enhanced through a hosting partnership with Wachovia and is now powered by software from Harbor Payments. TDDirect Pay allows resellers to review and pay their… Read more

  • Avnet Adds Wireless LAN Provider

    Jessica Davis

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    Distributor Avnet Technology Solutions has signed a global distribution agreement with Colubris Networks, a provider of intelligent wireless LANs for enterprises and service providers. The agreement will initially be implemented in the United States and Canada. Colubris’ portfolio includes its Intelligent Mobility Solution with 802.11n-ready architecture that allows companies to migrate to the new wireless… Read more

  • Is a PC Price War Afoot?

    Pedro Pereira

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    As the year winds down, one of the areas to watch in the IT industry is the PC vendors. With Dell getting real about the channel, Acer integrating its acquisition of Gateway and Lenovo still trying to find its place, PC vendors are keeping things interesting. The pressure on some to maintain their share and… Read more

  • Dutkowsky: VARs Lead the Way in New Technology

    Dutkowsky: VARs Lead the Way in New Technology

    Sharon Linsenbach

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    Solution providers often are able to drive innovation and new technology better than vendors or distributors, according to Bob Dutkowsky, CEO of Tech Data, and this is where the distributor intends to focus its efforts. Speaking to The Channel Insider, Dutkowsky said: “Someone once asked Wayne Gretzky, the great hockey player, ‘How did you become… Read more

  • T.J. Trojan Joins Synnex

    Sara Driscoll

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    Distributor Synnex has appointed industry veteran T.J. Trojan to run its U.S. peripherals business. The firm has also promoted Gary Palenbaum to senior vice president, consumer electronics. Trojan, who has 24 years in the industry and was formerly president of NEC Display Solutions of America, will become senior vice president of peripherals, reporting directly to… Read more

  • Dell Discloses More Channel Program Secrets

    Dell Discloses More Channel Program Secrets

    Sharon Linsenbach

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    Dell has revealed further details of its much anticipated channel program, including specifics on a tiering structure and certifications in various competencies. According to Paul Bell, president of the Americas for the Round Rock, Texas-based PC maker, who shared the details about the new program in an interview with Channel Insider, the United States and… Read more