Sneak Peek: Intel Sales And Marketing Group Part Of Targeted Cuts: CRN In Depth
In the latest episode of CRN In Depth, Senior Editor Dylan Martin shares what he’s learned from an internal Intel presentation that provides more details on the chipmaker’s cost-cutting efforts, which include laying off 15 percent of its workforce. To learn more, watch Dylan’s entire conversation with Senior Associate Editor Wade Tyler Millward here: https://bit.ly/3Mi1Fyx.
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Video description: Red text on a white opening screen says, “CRN’s Dylan Martin has uncovered details on planned cuts to Intel’s Sales and Marketing Group as part of an overall cost-cutting plan.” The video cuts to CRN Senior Editor Dylan Martin, who is speaking directly to the camera and wearing a white button-down shirt with a collar and black-framed glasses, discussing Intel’s announcement that it would cut 15,000 jobs, which is 15 percent of its workforce. As Dylan shares what he learned from his sources about the layoffs, the video cuts to a man in business attire, sitting on steps outside of an office building with a box next to him that appears to hold a plant and some office supplies. The man appears visibly upset, with his arms folded in front of him. As Dylan shares details about a presentation slide that was shared internally at Intel with sales and marketing employees, the video cuts to two women giving a presentation to a small audience. A screen behind them features two bar charts. The video cuts to a white closing screen with red text that says, “See the full video at CRN.com.”
Sneak Peek: Dell Restructuring Good News For The Channel: CRN In Depth
CRN's O'Ryan Johnson has been covering Dell Technologies' newly announced reorganization, aimed at capitalizing on the AI opportunity. He fills Wade Tyler Millward in on the details and what it means for partners for CRNtv.
To learn more, read O'Ryan's initial story on the news here: https://bit.ly/3LVZtwy.
Video description: Red text on the white opening screen says, "CRN's O'Ryan Johnson still sees Dell and its partners winning in the AI space even amid restructuring at the vendor." CRN Senior Associate Editor Wade Tyler Millward, who is wearing a gray button-down shirt with a collar, black-and-white checkered tie and black-framed glasses, asks CRN Senior Editor O'Ryan Johnson, who is wearing a light-colored button-down shirt with a collar, about Dell's newly announced reorganization around the AI opportunity and what partners should know. As O'Ryan discusses that opportunity, the video cuts to a frame of Dell Technologies' head of sales, Bill Scannell, talking on camera, and then to a headshot of Dell's John Byrne, who coauthored an internal memo about the reorganization. When O'Ryan refers to the $2.1 trillion opportunity, the video cuts to animation of a gold coin being dropped into a pink piggy bank. The video cuts back to O'Ryan as he concludes before cutting to the white closing screen that says, "See the full video at CRN.com" in red text.
CRN In Depth Sneak Peek: Partners Deal With CrowdStrike’s Faulty Update Fallout
CrowdStrike partners say automatic updates like the one that caused last week's massive outage will be heavily scrutinized. "When it comes to security, automatic updates are crucial in terms of being able to defend people's devices and IT environments from hackers," CRN cybersecurity reporter Kyle Alspach says.
Kyle discusses why partners are concerned that customers will choose to turn off automatic updates as a result in the latest episode of CRN In Depth. You can watch the entire episode here: https://bit.ly/4c5Wj43.
Video description: Red text on the white opening screen says, "MSSps are fielding customer concerns following the faulty CrowdStrike update that downed millions of Windows machines." CRN Senior Editor Kyle Alspach, who is wearing a white button-down shirt with a collar, speaks with CRN Senior Associate Editor Wade Tyler Millward, who is wearing a teal-colored button-down shirt with a collar and black-framed glasses, about what managed security service providers (MSSPs) have shared with him following the July 19 CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage. While Kyle talks, the video cuts to a woman's hands typing on a laptop keyboard, then to a man's hands typing on a keyboard on a desk with a dark computer monitor with green text and code, to three men sitting around a laptop, with one in the middle typing. Red text on the white closing screen says, "See the full video at CRN.com."
CRN In Depth Sneak Peek: Partners Deal With CrowdStrike’s Faulty Update Fallout
CrowdStrike partners say automatic updates like the one that caused last week's massive outage will be heavily scrutinized. "When it comes to security, automatic updates are crucial in terms of being able to defend people's devices and IT environments from hackers," CRN cybersecurity reporter Kyle Alspach says.
Kyle discusses why partners are concerned that customers will choose to turn off automatic updates as a result in the latest episode of CRN In Depth. You can watch the entire episode here: https://bit.ly/4c3saSC.
Video description: Red text on the white opening screen says, "MSSps are fielding customer concerns following the faulty CrowdStrike update that downed millions of Windows machines." CRN Senior Editor Kyle Alspach, who is wearing a white button-down shirt with a collar, speaks with CRN Senior Associate Editor Wade Tyler Millward, who is wearing a teal-colored button-down shirt with a collar and black-framed glasses, about what managed security service providers (MSSPs) have shared with him following the July 19 CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage. While Kyle talks, the video cuts to a woman's hands typing on a laptop keyboard, then to a man's hands typing on a keyboard on a desk with a dark computer monitor with green text and code, to three men sitting around a laptop, with one in the middle typing. Red text on the white closing screen says, "See the full video at CRN.com."
CRN In Depth Preview: Passing The Torch At TD Synnex
After talking with TD SYNNEX CEO Rich Hume about his retirement plans and “handing the keys over” to incoming CEO Patrick Zammit, Joseph Kovar fills Wade Tyler Millward in on the details in the latest episode of CRN In Depth. Watch the entire episode on CRNtv: https://bit.ly/4d1C3kE.
D&H Distributing Canada’s Michelle Biase On Putting Inclusive Leadership Into Practice
One of our 2024 Inclusive Channel Leaders Awards honorees, Michelle Biase, General Manager at D&H Distributing Canada, spoke with Cass R. Cooper, MHR, about how she practices inclusive leadership and shared her advice on building those practices within the channel ecosystem. You can read their conversation here: https://bit.ly/4fj8AF9.
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CRN In Depth Preview: Passing The Torch At TD Synnex
After talking with TD SYNNEX CEO Rich Hume about his retirement plans and “handing the keys over” to incoming CEO Patrick Zammit, Joseph Kovar fills Wade Tyler Millward in on the details in today’s episode of CRN In Depth. Watch the full episode on CRNtv: https://bit.ly/3zFuC4u.
Fortinet’s Ken McCray On Diversifying His Team And Inclusive Leadership Practices
Ken McCray has been Fortinet’s U.S. channel chief since January 2023, dedicated to transforming the company’s Engage Partner Program, expanding partnerships and driving revenue growth.
Read his conversation with Cass R. Cooper, MHR, to learn about his perspective on inclusion, how diversity, equity and inclusion impact his role in the channel and how he approached diversifying a 100 percent male team when he joined the company 🔗 https://bit.ly/4cYtibl.
CRN In Depth Sneak Peek: HPE, Nvidia Make History At HPE Discover 2024
In today's episode of CRN In Depth, Steven Burke is filling Wade Tyler Millward in on his biggest takeaways from #HPEDiscover, including his interviews with not one but two versions of Antonio Neri 😮 Watch their entire conversation here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3L1bGPY.
Arrow Electronics’ Ashley Cleverley Reacts To Televerde Keynote At WOTC West 2024
Arrow Electronics’ Ashley Cleverley shared her takeaways from Televerde’s Michelle Cirocco and Alicia Rasta’s keynote at Women of the Channel’s Leadership Summit West, hosted by CRN’s parent company, The Channel Company, last week in Palm Springs, Calif., with CRN columnist Cass R. Cooper, MHR.
Cirocco and Rasta shared how they overcame mistakes to thrive in successful careers with the help of Televerde, which helps provide job training to incarcerated women. Read CJ Fairfield’s story to learn about their inspiring stories: https://bit.ly/455zjQO.
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Palo Alto Networks Edges Out HPE In Razor-Thin Channel Madness Victory
Congrats again to Palo Alto Networks and Tom Evans on winning the 2024 Channel Madness Tournament of Chiefs! 🏆
And hats off to runner-up Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Phil Soper on a stellar #CRNChannelMadness run!
Here’s where you can find more details on the final round: https://bit.ly/4aKzimD
2024 CRN Channel Madness Championship Round
Less than 24 hours left to vote in the final round of the 2024 Channel Madness Tournament of Chiefs! ⏰
Who do you think will be the next #CRNChannelMadness Champion: Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Phil Soper or Palo Alto Networks’ Tom Evans? 🤔
Vote at CRN.com/madness before polls close tomorrow at 10 AM ET!
2024 CRN Channel Madness Championship Round
And then there were two 🤝 The final round of the 2024 Channel Madness Tournament of Chiefs starts now! Vote for either Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Phil Soper or Palo Alto Networks’ Tom Evans at CRN.com/madness.
Polls close Wednesday, April 3, at 10 AM ET. ⏳
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2024 CRN Channel Madness: Semifinalists
No joke: There’s only ONE HOUR left to vote for your favorite chief in the Channel Madness Semifinals! Head to CRN.com/madness to help them get to the Finals 🗳️
Best of luck to Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Phil Soper, SonicWall’s Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Cato Networks’ Frank Rauch and Palo Alto Networks’ Tom Evans!
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2024 CRN Channel Madness: Semifinalists
The 2024 Channel Madness Semifinals have begun! Start voting at CRN.com/madness ☑️
Good luck to the remaining channel chiefs!
- Matchup #1: Phil Soper, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, vs. Michelle Ragusa-McBain, SonicWall
- Matchup #2: Frank Rauch, Cato Networks, vs. Tom Evans, Palo Alto Networks
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2024 CRN Channel Madness Evolution Quarterfinalists
One hour left to vote for your favorite chief in Round 3 of Channel Madness at CRN.com/madness! ⏰
Good luck to quarterfinalists Palo Alto Networks’ Tom Evans and HP’s Scott Lannum in the Evolution Region!
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2024 CRN Channel Madness Innovation Quarterfinalists
Good luck to Channel Madness quarterfinalists Fortinet’s Ken McCray and Cato Networks’ Frank Rauch in the Innovation region!
Vote for your chief at CRN.com/madness before Round 3 ends at noon ET ⌛
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2024 CRN Channel Madness Acceleration Quarterfinalists
Good luck to Channel Madness quarterfinalists SonicWall’s Michelle Ragusa-McBain and defending Champion Scale Computing’s Scott Mann in the Acceleration region!
Round 3 ends at noon ET, so vote now at CRN.com/madness!
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2024 CRN Channel Madness Transformation Quarterfinalists
The 2024 Channel Madness Quarterfinals end in a few hours‼️ Vote for your chief at CRN.com/madness, and good luck to Lenovo’s Rob Cato and Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Phil Soper in the Transformation region!
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2024 CRN Channel Madness Evolution Chiefs: Round 2
Channel Madness Evolution bracket, Round 2:
1️⃣ Jenni Flinders, NetApp vs. Tom Evans, Palo Alto Networks
2️⃣ Gordon Mackintosh, Juniper Networks vs. Scott Lannum, HP
Head to CRN.com/madness to vote for your favorite chief! Polls close next Tuesday, March 26, at noon ET.
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