2020 IT, Telecom M&A Rebounds as HPE, VMware Announce Deals
SD-WAN and security are hot merger-and-acquisition topics.
F5 Networks
Consolidation Galore: Tech Data, AppSmart, Intel, Rackspace Get In on the Action
Vendors, partners, distributors and master agents are all doing some wheeling and dealing.
F5 Networks Doubling Addressable Market with $1 Billion Shape Security Purchase
F5 said the acquisition accelerates its product and total revenue growth.
Coffee with Craig and Kevin Episode No. 67: F5 Networks, Splunk
We get an update on the F5 partner program and drop in on Splunk .conf.
New, Changing Channel Programs: Windstream, CenturyLink, Intelisys
Bigleaf, F5 Networks and more are here as well. These companies are looking to the future.
The Channel’s Weekly Top 7: AT&T Ethernet, Fusion Bankruptcy, Cisco Contact Centers
One vendor refreshed its channel program; another launched one.
F5 Networks Revamps Partner Program to Match Software, Services Push
F5 is rewarding partners who develop new “focus” areas.
Solace Targets IoT with New Partner Program
Solace and F5 Networks have partnered to deliver IoT solutions for automotive and smart city initiatives.
IBM, Symantec, Cisco Among Top Vendors in Cybersecurity
The global cybersecurity market is valued at nearly $153 billion today.
Channel People on the Move: Telarus, Fusion, Sandler Partners, More
We also saw new faces at Flexential, Broadvoice and Fusion, just to name a few.
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August 14 2020 @ 23:22:02 UTC
#CenturyLink settles Justice Department allegations it violated terms of #Level3 acquisition. dlvr.it/RdgShn
August 14 2020 @ 22:18:33 UTC
Our weekly wrap features @IntelisysCorp, @CenturyLinkCPP, @VersaNetworks, @RingCentral, @Ciena, @ALUEnterprise and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
August 14 2020 @ 20:40:32 UTC
#TopGun51 award winner @MeiLeeLangley, marketing director at @Nextiva, goes to bat for partners. dlvr.it/RddlD3
August 14 2020 @ 11:56:32 UTC
Read about @SilverPeak, @Mimecast and @SUSE in our latest M&A wrap. dlvr.it/Rdbkhf
August 13 2020 @ 20:49:02 UTC
.@CyCognito launches global #partnerprogram, appoints global #channelchief. dlvr.it/RdbYDc
August 13 2020 @ 19:37:02 UTC
Despite this year's disruption, partners need answers and a path forward. @CompTIACEO, CEO of @CompTIA, will help t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
August 13 2020 @ 18:07:42 UTC
.@CenturyLinkCPP appoints East, West division channel leaders. dlvr.it/RdXQnG
August 13 2020 @ 00:17:32 UTC