Jan-Feb 2020 - ChannelVision Magazine

CHANNEL MANAGEMENT Betty Blocks, a no-code development platform, has officially opened its channel partner program to United States-based companies looking to utilize its applica- tion development platform for client proj- ects. The program was initially launched in the U.K., where it has grained traction with notable channel partners including ICT Group, Ilionx and fizor. Betty Blocks empowers both enterpris- es and citizen developers to build complex applications without writing a single line of code, empowering organizations to work toward the right solution and enabling a workforce to take control of its innovations. The company believes citizen developers – those who are non-developers that have begun to take over certain development responsibilities with the aid of no-code platforms – will likely become more and more common due to the acknowledged global developer shortage. Betty Blocks Expands Channel Program to U.S. Impinj has launched the Impinj Partner Network, a global program designed to support and integrate Impinj’s complete partner ecosystem. The Impinj Partner Network replaces Impinj’s Channel Part- ner Program, extending benefits to IoT resellers, independent software vendors (ISVs), distributors, service providers and original equipment manufacturers. Impinj enables connectivity for billions of everyday items using RAIN RFID, a wireless technology ideally suited to iden- tifying, locating and authenticating items such as apparel pallets and cases, airline luggage, tools, and more. Using the Impinj platform, a comprehensive RAIN RFID platform spanning endpoints, connectiv- ity and software, partners can build IoT solutions that deliver digital transformation for customers in global markets including retail, supply chain and logistics, aviation, manufacturing and more. Looking to provide more comprehensive support to its channel partners, Century- Link has added several experienced leaders to its indirect channel management team. Matt Thompson has been promoted to sales director. In his new role he will be leading a team of channel managers responsible for the states of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Mike Brown joins as national channel manager overseeing the CNSG relationship, while Laura Welch, with more than 20 years of experience as a sales- person, joins as national channel manager overseeing PlanetOne. Scott Moerman joins as national channel manager overseeing TBI, and Jessica Milner joins as na- tional channel manager overseeing Sandler Partners. Impinj Launches IoT Partner Network CenturyLink Boosts Indirect Channel Partner Team 21 January - February, 2020 | CHANNEL VISION