CDN’s Top 100 list and how the PC can escape certain death in this month’s CDN digital edition

In this month’s tablet-friendly digital edition, CDN magazine lists the Top 100 Solution Providers in Canada. And, the list will have many surprises. Also make sure to check out the Top 100 report

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 17th, 2013 Paolo Del Nibletto

It’s official: Windows Blue will be Windows 8.1, and it will be free

Microsoft shared some more news about its upcoming Windows update on Tuesday, informally known as Windows Blue: it will be officially called Windows 8.1, and it will be a free update to Windows

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 14th, 2013 Jeff Jedras


Opinion: Shift from boxed software to cloud could be pricey for users, businesses

It’s undeniable that the software industry is moving to the cloud. And, as several major software vendors have recently noted, the days of boxed software are definitely numbered. The transition has been a

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 9th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

The days of boxed software are numbered

Walk into any electronics store and you’ll find rows of boxed software for sale. However, with the increasing popularity of cloud computing, the days of purchasing a boxed CD from your local retailer

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: May 8th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Microsoft may bring back Windows Start Button: reports

Since the launch of Windows 8, the outcry from users and critics has been deafening: bring back the Windows Start Button. And it appears Microsoft may be listening. A series of recent media

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 26th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Microsoft Canada’s No. 2 executive suddenly leaves company

Mark Dodds, the No. 2 executive at Microsoft Canada and the vice-president of small-to-mid-market solutions and partners (SMS&P), is no longer with the Mississauga, Ont.-based software vendor, CDN has learned from multiple sources.

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 24th, 2013 Paolo Del Nibletto

Ingram Micro to offer electronic service delivery for Microsoft Office

Distributor Ingram Micro is furthering Microsoft's decision to enable channel partners to resell Office on their own paper by now offering an electronic service delivery (ESD) for select Microsoft Office products including Office 2013

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 22nd, 2013 CDN Staff

Solution provider helps Microsoft develop Outlook for Android

Seven Networks, a solution provider based in Redwood City, Calif. with an expertise in managed mobile data traffic software worked hand-in-hand with Microsoft to develop the Outlook.com email Android client that launched on Google

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 17th, 2013 CDN Staff

Cisco doubles down on data centers

There was a time not too long ago where Cisco Systems and Microsoft did not get along. In fact, company CEOs John Chambers and Steve Ballmer held a debate in New York city

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 10th, 2013 CDN Staff

Microsoft partners merge in Montreal

Two Montreal-based Microsoft partners are joining forces, with the announcement this week of the acquisition of AlphaMosaïk by Negotium Technologies. The combined entity, which will carry forward under the Negotium brand with both executive teans, will

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 10th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Would $84 be enough for you to dump Windows XP?

With more than one third of businesses and users still running Windows XP, the OS Microsoft Corp. ended most sales of five years ago, and which is one year away from being a

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: April 8th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Microsoft snags Oracle’s channel chief to lead North American sales & marketing

Microsoft Corp. has reached into the ranks of a rival, snagging Oracle worldwide channel chief Judson Althoff to take on the role of president of North American sales and marketing, and corporate vice-president.

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 26th, 2013 Jeff Jedras

Quebec solution provider creates broadcasting solution

Montreal-based solution provider Victrix launches a new personalized broadcasting system that enables organizations to share targeted information with different groups in various locations. This centralized communication system is targeted for customers with employees who do

Share on LinkedIn Comment on this article Share with Google+ Published on: March 22nd, 2013 CDN Staff