
5 Channel Partner Updates: 9 March 2016
Today’s update tracks a big Lenovo-Juniper partnership; hosting provider M&A; Kovarus, Inifidat, Carbonite, CGS, Dell-Perot, Spiceworks, HPE, Aruba & more.
VMware Partner Leadership Summit 2016
VMware Partner Leadership Summit 2016 is an invitation-only event for VMware channel partners. Here is event date and location information.

VMware Partner Leadership Summit 2016: Preview
“We’ll be on message, and we’ll reinforce growing opportunities for partners,” — Frank Rauch, VP, Americas Partner Organization.

Dell-EMC Buyout Financing: So What’s Next?
Dell’s pending $67 billion buyout of EMC has hit a snag with lenders, but the first of several financial windows to get the deal done still remains open.

EMC Layoffs 2016: New Plan or Old News?
EMC’s SEC filing reveals layoff plans and an expected $250 million charge. But the layoff wheels were in motion even before Dell bid for the company.

Top 15 Channel Partner Events for Q1 2016
The top channel partner events, summits and conferences for Q1 2016. From well-known Cisco, CompTIA and IBM gatherings to emerging options for VARs & MSPs.