Archive for the ‘Dell’ Category

Doing Dell PartnerDirect? Dude!

Friday, September 5th, 2008

So we recently signed our Dell PartnerDirect agreement and thanks to the confidentiality restrictions in the agreement I can't tell you anything about it.  Why did I, such a strong advocate against Dell's effect on the MSP channel, sign the agreement?  Because my customers demand choices.  Am I losing money ...

Dell’s Dilemma is our Dilemma Too

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

After attending a boardroom meeting with several newly acquired Dell Direct Reseller employees at the Gartner IT Channel  Vision event I walked away with more questions than answers.   I understand the priority for Dell is shareholders first, customers second and partners third.  Clearly there is mixed opinion among us in ...