Zift Solutions, a leading provider of channel marketing and management solutions, has launched a fully integrated software platform that automates the spectrum of activities required for sales, marketing, and operational processes. Zift Channel as a Service (CHaaS) integrates all of the multiple and traditionally disparate applications modern channel organizations require. As a result, suppliers can […]
By Dan Hawtof, Blackhawk Engagement Solutions Oftentimes, you need to build a business case in order to get funding for your channel incentive program. A test program is an effective way to win over skeptics and earn executive buy-in for your initiative. Plus, you’ll gain invaluable project management data that can help you roll out […]
By Jon Whitlock, Senior Director of Channel Marketing, Kaspersky Lab North America In 2015, Kaspersky Lab is ramping up its investment and commitment to partners, and I am deeply involved in the revamp and all its moving parts. With all the ins and outs of structuring a partner program top of mind, here is what […]
New Relic, a software analytics company, has joined the Google Cloud Platform Partner Program as a technology partner for Google Compute Engine. The integration of New Relic services allows Google Cloud Platform customers to have in-depth application performance visibility to help them monitor, troubleshoot and optimize performance for large-scale computing workloads on Linux virtual machines […]
By Brian Anderson, Associate Editor Asigra, a provider of cloud-based backup and recovery software, has seen its partner program grow by more than 20% since implementing the on-demand PRM solution from TreeHouse Interactive. Using Reseller View, Asigra has increased partner engagement and participation within its web portal. Because Asigra sells solely through MSP and VAR […]
Evolve IP, a cloud services provider, recently announced that FirmTech, an IT consulting company specializing legal and professional firms, has joined its CloudNOW partner program. With the new partnership, FirmTech will offer virtual data centers, disaster recover, and virtual desktops to law offices throughout the Southern United States. CloudNow offers IT service providers the ability […]
Business analytics software company Tableau Software has signed six new partners to its OEM Partner Program, including independent software vendors (ISVs) DataSelf, eNate, icix, Lightbeam Health Solutions, Prodagio and TimeTrade. The OEM program is designed to create a cost-effective solution for ISVs that want fast and easy-to-use analytics capabilities without the expensive burden that comes […]
Red Hat, a provider of open source solutions, has announced three key channel leaders within the organization have been placed on the 2013 “Women Of The Channel” list from CRN. The executives spotlighted for their leadership, channel advocacy and “commitment to partner success,” include: Rachel Cassidy, VP of Global Partner Strategy and Enablement; Margaret-Ann Bolton, […]
With its first official year coming to a close, Channel Marketer Report (CMR) has covered a variety of topics that impact vendors/OEMs, VARs, distributors, ISVs and system integrators every day. Honing in on sales and marketing best practices, the top 12 articles of 2012 discuss everything from MDF and incentives, to social media, PRM and […]
Act-On Software, a marketing automation company that focuses on large enterprises and mid-sized organizations, has announced the inception of the Act-On Partner Exchange (APEX), which was developed to connect its growing customer base to its array of business partners. The new offering will act as a resource for Act On’s 1,000-plus customers seeking new products […]