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March 2016

How well are your channel partners running their businesses?

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

Do you really know strong your channel partners are? Two of the biggest challenges facing most VARs, MSPs and Solution Providers are to streamline their business processes and better manage their companies. Simply put, the way these companies operate and are managed will directly impact their success and therefore, your future! Implementing best practices is the obvious solution, but how would your partners do it? How does their current business practices compare to the best channel partners in the industry? Do they even know their strengths and weaknesses? How [...]

How well are your channel partners running their businesses?2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

February 2016

Should you offer anything of value for free to prospects?

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

We have all heard, nothing in life is free. Why should anyone give you something for nothing? Many companies offer stuff for free, but mostly, it has very little value. Most always, they are looking for something from you in return. You may need to listen to a sales pitch that may or may not benefit you, or give up some of your information. This is not really such a bad thing as it is simply a common marketing [...]

Should you offer anything of value for free to prospects?2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

2015 Reseller Choice Awards

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

The 9th Annual Reseller Choice Awards marked the dawn of a new era as the next generation of IT companies took some of the top spots, challenging all of the big brands. All together, we handed out 86 awards. Congratulations to all the winners. It was a great opportunity for all nominees to celebrate with their channel team for a job well done. All of the finalists should also take great pride in their outstanding channel performance; being on this exclusive list means [...]

2015 Reseller Choice Awards2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

Are Vendors in tune with today’s channel partners?

2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

Here is a recap of what the panel of 4 leading VARs and MSPs said about how they are doing business today and how it is best for vendors and distributors to fit into their new model. Do not pitch hardware and push to sell, sell, sell! Do not send inexperienced channel reps to meet them. Do not make your channel program complex. Simplify your channel partner portals to make it much easier to find [...]

Are Vendors in tune with today’s channel partners?2020-09-03T11:50:59-04:00

January 2016

Channel Manager Summit 2016 on February 4th in Toronto

2016-01-04T21:36:16-05:00

It’s an annual event where Channel Managers and their teams can get the inside scoop on what’s hot in the New Year. In one afternoon, you will learn how to best grow your channel business while networking with your peers. You can ask your questions and get answers from some of the best channel experts and leading channel partners. The event kicks off with a panel discussion with leading VARs and MSPs on the topic [...]

Channel Manager Summit 2016 on February 4th in Toronto2016-01-04T21:36:16-05:00

Privacy Policy

TechnoPlanet Privacy Policy

Protecting your privacy is vey important to us. In general, most of our web sites are strictly for informational purposes only and do not require any information from you to view. We only request to enter your information when contacting us through the contact form which is then deleted once the communications are completed. Typically we reply to you via e-mail and therefore no further information is ever retained on the web server. On some of our web sites you can set up an account and have login access (which will be SSL secure). If you have to submit payment information, it will be through a known secured transactional third-party provider like PayPal. We strive to keep your personal information confidential at all times. This document outlines exactly how we handle your personal information.

Why we collect information

TechnoPlanet collects and uses your personal information to give you the most personalized and convenient access to our information delivery services. In specific, we use your personal information to keep you up to date on the latest IT news, vendor information, product announcements,  and other information we think you’d like to hear about—all related to the computer industry targeting the channel. From time to time, we may also use your personal information to contact you to participate in a market research survey, so that we can gauge customer satisfaction and develop better services.

How we collect information

We ask you for your contact information and interests when you subscribe to publications of TechnoPlanet or when you correspond with us, register to attend a webinar or event, or participate in an online survey. Typically your personal information will only include your name and e-mail address and/or additional contact information that you may prefer us to use to connect with you.

When we disclose information

Unless you instruct us to pass-on your information to another company for them to communicate directly with you, we will never disclose your information to any other company whatsoever. At times we may be required by law or legal process to disclose your personal information. We may also disclose information about you if we believe that disclosure is necessary for public security.

How we protect your information

TechnoPlanet safeguards the security of the data you send us with physical, electronic, and managerial procedures. We urge you to take every precaution to protect your personal data when you are on the Internet. Change your passwords often, use a combination of letters and numbers, and make sure you use a secure browser.

Unsubscribing to TechnoPlanet lists

If you have unsubscribed to any TechnoPlanet lists, your information will permanently deleted from that list in our system and you will never be contacted in the future (usually we will send you one final e-mail stating that your record has been deleted from our system to show you that we have fulfilled your unsubscribe instructions). The only way to continue to receive information form TechnoPlanet is to re-subscribe.

Collecting other personal information

When you browse a TechnoPlanet website, you are able to do so anonymously. Like many websites, the TechnoPlanet websites use “cookie” technology. When you first connect to our site, the cookie identifies your browser with a unique, random number. The cookies we use do not reveal any personal information about you. Cookies help us understand which parts of our websites are the most popular, where our visitors are going, and how long they spend there. We use cookies to study traffic patterns on our site so we can make the site better.

In some of our email to you, we use a “click-through URL.” When you click one of these URLs, you pass through our web server before arriving at the website that is your destination. We track the click-through to help us determine your interest in particular topics and measure the effectiveness of our customer communications.

Our commitment to privacy

To make sure your personal information remains confidential, we communicate these privacy guidelines to every TechnoPlanet employee.

TechnoPlanet’s website may contain links to other third party sites. TechnoPlanet does not share your personal information with those websites and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to learn about the privacy policies of those companies before you continue browsing their websites.

It is a rare occasion, but we may modify our privacy policy from time to time so please review before browsing for any changes.

Last updated January 1, 2018

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Attend our annual Channel Manager Summit

Once a year we host an event that is exclusive for channel managers and their team. A team of the best channel development experts will share the latest insights, best-practices and research data for the IT Channel. It is a great opportunity to get some valuable advice, feedback and network with your peers! See www.channelnext.ca for details of the next event which is typically in February.

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