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The Channel Happy Hour


Dec 27, 2017

Channel Happy Hour's 2017 Year in Review

A Big Year for M & A:

  • CompTIA Buys AITP - January 2017
  • Tech Data Acquires Avnet Technology Solutions - February 2107
  • HPE Expands it Storage Capabilities With Nimble, Simplivity Deals -February and April
  • Datto Merges with Autotask - October 2017
  • Solution Provider Merger: Sirius Buys Forsythe - November

Rise and Resurgence:

  • Rise of Influencer Channel Programs
  • Rise of Kubernetes
  • Rise of Microsoft Azure
  • The resurgence of HP, Inc.
  • Avaya entering and exiting Chapter 11

Channel Programs:

  • Merger of Dell and EMC channels
  • Cisco Employs Certification to Create a Software-Defined Channel
  • Samsung and the Coming of the Unlocked Phone for the Channel
  • IT Channel Remains Financially Healthy