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A. Today’s Technology, Channel Chief and MSP Partner Program News
1. Hurricane Ian Storm Path and Disaster Recovery Updates: Here’s a regularly updated look at the impact of Hurricane Ian and related disaster recovery efforts.
2. MSP – Oracle Managed Services: Navisite has hired Fishbowl Solutions veteran Jason Zolczynski as VP of oracle applications and professional services.
3. MSP Partner Program – End-User Computing: Stratodesk has launched the Stratodesk Managed Service Provider (MSP) program for MSPs and system integrators. The new program “enables partners to offer complete endpoint provisioning and management services for hybrid workplaces,” the company said.
4. Partnership – Managed Wireless Services: OptConnect partners with Cradlepoint to expand beyond managed IoT connectivity. The goal: Support the business and branch, primary and backup business in deploying Internet connectivity, with a simple Connectivity-as-a-Service model, OptConnect said.
5. Funding – Supply Chain Management: ServiceNow and Honeywell Ventures have invested in Noodle.ai, a supply chain management software startup. The funding is part of a $25 million Series C round.
6. Disadvantages of Tech IPO: US tech company initial public offerings fell to their lowest level since the 2008 global financial crisis, as stock market volatility, rising inflation and rising interest rates soured investor sentiment on new listings , Reuters reported.
7. Softbank Layoffs: Venture capital firm SoftBank Group has cut around 150 staff globally at its Vision Fund unit and SoftBank Group International, as CEO Masayoshi Son resigned following big losses on his tech bets, Reuters reported. Investments in SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 fund include Cybereason, OneTrust and Pax8, among dozens of other companies.
8. M&A – Private Equity Rumors: Thoma Bravo and TPG may seek to acquire Workiva, a SaaS platform that simplifies compliance reporting, a report says.
9. DocuSign Layoffs: Staff cuts at eSignature software company DocuSign will affect about 9% of employees, according to an SEC filing.
10. Lenovo’s Small Business Strategy: Lenovo has announced the new iteration of Evolve Small – an initiative built to help small businesses across North America. Evolve Small features financial assistance, technology resources, community support, and business coaching. Launched last summer, the Evolve Small The program has awarded more than $1 million worth of small business grants and technology grants to minority-owned businesses across the US and Canada. The latest efforts include a major focus on minority and women-owned businesses.
11. WiFi for Small Businesses and Consumers: Eero, an Amazon company, has introduced new WiFi networking solutions for professional installers and businesses. The eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway are Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices that can be “easily installed and used with wired infrastructure to deliver fast, reliable wifi throughout homes and businesses,” Amazon says . Additionally, eero for Pro Installers and eero for Business, two new services, simplify WiFi installation, setup and management for professional installers and small businesses, the company said.
12. Configure Price Quote: Oracle NetSuite announces NetSuite CPQ. which allows sales teams to “quickly configure, price, and quote (CPQ) complex products with complete accuracy and reliability, directly in NetSuite,” the company said.
13. Data Intelligence – MRR Milestone: Alation has crossed the $100M ARR (annual recurring revenue) mark.