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  • Why Metrics Matter to the Channel

    Why Metrics Matter to the Channel Why Metrics Matter to the Channel Vendors that don’t measure partner metrics and engagement activities are hampering the success of their channel partners and the efforts to grow partner revenue. Multiple Responsibilities 74% of the channel managers surveyed are responsible for tracking channel partner engagement, productivity and revenue. Tracking…

  • Xerox Intros New Line and Aims to Add Channel Partners

    At this week’s Xerox event debuting the company’s 29 ConnectKey–enabled printers and multifunction devices with mobile and cloud connectivity, there was a lot of focus on channel partners. “We want to add many more channel partners, and we are actively recruiting them,” said Mike Feldman, corporate executive vice president and president, Xerox North America Operations.…

  • Technology Is Shaping the Channel, CompTIA Reports

    Technology Is Shaping the Channel, CompTIA Reports Technology Is Shaping the Channel, CompTIA Reports CompTIA’s report predicts that the channel will shift away from product resellers to service providers specializing in vertical industries or solution niches. Modest Growth The global IT industry is forecast to grow 4.1% in 2017, according to CompTIA. IT Spend Hardware,…

  • Avnet and IBM Partner on Joint IoT Development Lab

    Avnet, led by its Technology Solutions team, is collaborating with IBM to establish a Watson internet-of-things (IoT) Joint Lab at IBM’s new global Watson IoT Center in Munich, Germany. The lab will showcase the capabilities and use-case solutions of Avnet and its IoT partners. “The IoT market opportunity is a huge one,” said Mark Martin,…

  • Dell EMC Launches Channel & Names Partners

    Now that Dell EMC has formally launched its unified channel program, a battle to command the loyalty of the channel partners of the largest provider of IT infrastructure is now under way among distributors. Dell EMC has named Arrow, Avnet, Ingram Micro and Tech Data as its primary distributors, along with a smattering of regional…

  • Avnet Adds Training for Lenovo Products

    Avnet Technology Solutions has expanded its education portfolio with training courses for Lenovo System x servers and its Flex blades, servers and integrated systems. The courses are available to Avnet’s channel partners and customers globally through its training division, Avnet Academy. Supporting the global Lenovo contract, Avnet also offers pilot partner programs with incentives to…

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