By Brian Anderson, Associate Editor A study from Relayware finds that that 60% of channels partners blame inadequate supplier technology for subpar profitability. The study, titled: Partnering Automation Benchmarks, surveyed more than 150 channel partners to identify how suppliers transact business with their partners. While many channel partners are integrating cloud solutions into their portfolios, their […]
Over the past year, Globalscape, a secure information exchange company, has focused on bolstering its channel business. Despite having a loyal and diverse global customer base, the leadership team decided in early 2014 to expand sales initiatives and specifically, invest in developing a North American channel. Now at the tail end of the year, Globalscape […]
Orasi Software, an HP Platinum Partner, had a small marketing team but big marketing goals. Aside from HP, Orasi works with a variety of partners and vendors, which makes day-to-day marketing operations even more complex. In addition to a lack of resources, Orasi faced several other challenges, including an insufficient contact database. In the below […]
The retail industry is changing at a rapid pace, and merchants across all sizes and categories are focused on creating a great customer experience. But sometimes, retailers are challenged to identify the right solutions and software for their business, and what strategies would help them drive engagement and long-term loyalty. Toshiba is positioning itself and […]
Every month, there are 10.3 billion Google searches, and 78% of all U.S. Internet users research products and services during their time online. Sales professionals may be asking themselves: Why should that matter to me? Because more buyers are beginning their journeys online and, in turn, are consulting sales later in the game! This infographic, […]
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, a provider of POS technology for the retail industry, has joined the Motorola PartnerEmpower Program to further expand its omnichannel offerings. In signing the Global Systems Integrator Agreement from Motorola, Toshiba now is certified to resell Motorola scanners, mobile computers and wireless network solutions to retail customers. Toshiba also will be […]
Hootsuite has launched the Global Agency Partner Program, which is designed to provide education and resources to agency account teams regarding the latest social media trends and strategies. Announced at the company’s Connect via Hootsuite event in New York City, the program will provide members with training workshops, networking opportunities with industry leaders and support […]
Dell channel partners are responding exceptionally well to the company’s new software competencies, training programs and go-to-market initiatives, leading to a substantial increase in registered deals and revenue through the PartnerDirect program. Dell introduced new software-specific enhancements and initiatives in September 2013, allowing partners to sell software solutions and secure associated rebates to grow their […]
By Jon Whitlock, Director, Channel Marketing, Kaspersky Lab North America It’s true that many VARs often face limited capabilities and bandwidth when it comes to marketing their companies. In fact, recent numbers show that fewer than 10% of B2B resellers have dedicated marketing employees. That’s a high percentage of partners that aren’t fully equipped with […]
To maximize channel growth and sales, it is imperative that vendors provide seamless access to the information and resources partners need to succeed, including sales tools and training materials, marketing collateral and deal registration. Sungard Availability Services (AS), a provider of IT managed services, information availability consulting services, business continuity management software and disaster recovery […]