This week we talk about:

• IBM Levels the Channel Playing Field
• Cybersecurity Teams Bet on Machine Learning
• Tech Data Opens Cloud Solutions Factory
• Kemp Adds Flexible Licensing Terms
• Cisco Living Large As A Dow Dog
• VMware Bets on Kubernetes in the Channel
• IBM Looks to Build Container Ecosystem
• AWS Tightens the MSP Leash
• Lenovo Embraces Subscription Pricing Model
• What’s Up With MSP Customer Churn Rates?

The Primary Target (Big Story of the Week)

IBM Levels the Channel Playing Field

https://channelhappyhour.com/2019/02/11/ibm-revamps-approach-to-channel/

Lock Down (Security News)

Cybersecurity Teams Bet on Machine Learning

https://securityboulevard.com/2019/02/survey-finds-security-teams-betting-on-machine-learning/

Sign Right Up  (Partner Program News)

Tech Data Opens Cloud Solutions Factory

https://channelhappyhour.com/2019/02/19/tech-data-opens-cloud-solutions-factory/

Kemp Adds Flexible Licensing Terms

https://channelhappyhour.com/2019/02/21/kemp-revamps-channel-program-for-age-of-the-cloud/

Rumors, Surprises,  and Musical Chairs

Cisco Living Large As A Dow Dog

http://www.futuriom.com/articles/news/cisco-living-large-as-a-dow-dog/2019/02

And then this… (Other stories we want to talk about)

VMware Bets on Kubernetes in the Channel

https://channelhappyhour.com/2019/02/11/vmware-looks-to-the-channel-for-kubernetes-support/

IBM Looks to Build Container Ecosystem

https://containerjournal.com/2019/02/22/ibm-looks-to-build-app-ecosystem-around-container-platform/

AWS Tightens the MSP Leash

https://smartermsp.com/aws-follows-microsofts-lead-in-raising-the-partner-bar-for-msps/

Lenovo Embraces Subscription Pricing Model

https://channelhappyhour.com/2019/02/13/lenovo-launches-subscription-service-for-it-infrastructure/

Debates and Rants

What’s Up With MSP Customer Churn Rates?

https://channelhappyhour.com/2019/02/20/survey-finds-msps-struggling-with-customer-churn/