Channel partner programs

Amazon WorkMail, cloud-based email & calendaring from Amazon Web Services, has launched. A partner program to counter Office 365 & Google Apps is brewing.

ChannelE2E's Channel Partner Program database lists more than 120 companies across cloud services, security, backup, storage & more. Is your company listed?

While Salesforce.com largely supports internal sales teams, ChannelEyes strives to dominate indirect sales -- empowering vendors & partners along the way.

In some ways, Salesforce SteelBrick could compete with sales proposal software like ConnectWise's Quosal and Aspire's QuoteWerx. But bigger markets await.

How can Oracle differentiate in the cloud services market? There are multiple answers. But keep a close eye on independent software vendor (ISV) relations.

Kaspersky Lab and Sophos veteran Christopher Doggett arrives at the cloud and appliance backup provider during a perfect storm of opportunities & rivalries.

Salesforce may purchase SteelBrick, which potentially competes in some channel niches against ConnectWise Quosal, Aspire QuoteWerks & VARStreet.