Executive Michele Thornton Ghee: 'Diversity Is Who You Are, Inclusion Is What You Do'

by Gina Narcisi

"People hire people they feel the most comfortable with that are most like them, but that’s not sustainable," said Michele Thornton Ghee, an author, speaker, and sales leader. Diversity, followed by inclusion, is good for business, she told a packed audience at Women Of The channel 2019.

Irish Regulator Opens Probe Into Google's GDPR Compliance

by Joseph Tsidulko

After fielding complaints, Ireland's Data Protection Commission, which enforces protections for Europe, will examine whether Google's Ad Exchange marketplace handled user data in violation of the sweeping EU data privacy regulation that went into effect last year

The 5 Best-Selling Business Application Software Brands Of Q1 2019

by Rick Whiting

Microsoft and Autodesk led the way in business application sales through retail channels during the first quarter, according to market research firm The NPD Group.

Pure Storage Misses Revenue, Earnings Expectations, Lowers 2020 Guidance

by Joseph F. Kovar

Pure Storage CEO Charles Giancarlo said on the company’s first fiscal quarter 2020 earnings call that although he was not satisified with the quarter’s results, the company is ‘broadening’ its customer base and ‘delivering new innovations through both organic and inorganic investments.’

IGEL Developing Linux Distro For Windows Virtual Desktop Users

by Joseph Tsidulko

The thin-client vendor has refocused its business on its lightweight OS optimized for edge environments. When released next year, the joint effort with Microsoft will deliver the first Linux distribution built for devices connecting to Microsoft's recently launched Desktop as a Service.

The NFL's Sarah Thomas On Why Empowering, Not Being First, Matters

by Gina Narcisi

‘If my story can empower anyone regardless of your race and gender, that's what means something to me,’ Sarah Thomas, the NFL's first permanent female official, tells attendees at Women of the Channel West 2019.

Citrix Shows Off ‘Micro-App’ Capabilities For Simplified, Unified Worker Experience

by Joseph Tsidulko

At its Synergy conference, the company also introduced a turnkey VDI solution and advanced its partnerships with Microsoft and Google

Lexmark Names Internal Candidate As CEO And President

by O’Ryan Johnson

‘With Lexmark, I always kind of like someone who has been around during some of their success, internally,’ one longtime partner told CRN. ‘He’s a technology guy. I think that’s a good move, hopefully.’

Apple, Dell, Kingston, Seagate To Sell Shares In Toshiba Memory: Report

by Joseph F. Kovar

The sale, totaling about $4.5 billion, would close last year's move by the four companies to ensure a joint venture between Toshiba Memory and Western Digital did not fall into the hands of Western Digital and further consolidate the flash storage industry.

VeeamON 2019: The 5 Biggest Statements From Ratmir Timashev

by Kyle Alspach

The Veeam co-founder touted how the data protection and management company is embracing hybrid cloud, as well as partnerships with companies including Microsoft and Nutanix.

Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton: Integration Is Key To MindSphere's Success

by Dylan Martin

'The thing that is most interesting to me is the fact that we have that product that has pull. We don't have to push anybody. Folks are recognizing the power of the portfolio,' Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton tells CRN in an interview about the company's MindSphere IoT platform.

Champion Solutions Group Buys DirecLogix To Bolster Southeast Dominance

by O’Ryan Johnson

‘We really want to be a dominant player in Florida and southeast marketplace,’ Champion Solutions Group CEO and President Chris Pyle tells CRN. ‘Customers aren’t looking for more vendors. They’re looking to have less vendors with more capabilities. That’s really the value of our two organizations coming together.’