Riddle me this, channel pros. What do you get when you combine a Kaseya with a Datto? Still don’t have it? Join the pack that includes Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Josh Weiss, of LA Creative Technologies. They have some details to share via Rich’s exclusive conversation with Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola, however, not to mention additional thoughts on Thoma Bravo selling Barracuda Networks to KKR and Cisco offering a new partner specialization in environmental sustainability.

Security solutions from Bitdefender and Palo Alto, AR software from Splashtop, a new VP of channel for ScalePad (Datto partners will recognize him), and sweet news about gas prices for donut lovers are among the stories we’ve finally gotten to this week.

Erick and Rich share hot takes on Kaseya’s earth-shaking acquisition of Datto, discuss the smart way to deal with FUD when change comes to the vendor landscape, and greet some unexpected visitors, live and on the air!

The new program provides tools and financial rewards aimed at motivating channel pros to reduce electronic waste—and make money in the process—by returning used hardware for refurbishment and recycling.

The hardware giant saw client device revenue climb 26% to a record-setting $17.3 billion in its latest fiscal quarter, and expects sales of notebooks and desktops to remain strong despite an extended recent purchasing wave.

Some channel pros produce lots of revenue with few or no employees. Here’s a look at their secrets.

Partners of the cloud distributor will have access to over 250 AWS solutions and a supporting array of enablement resources and outsourced professional services beginning May 18th.

Customer feedback via interviews and polls along with market factors help define product roadmaps.

The WF-C4810 offers the lowest power consumption in its class, according to Epson, making it an appealing option for eco-conscious buyers.

Listen up as Joel Zaidspiner checks in with Curricula, PC Matic, and ThreatAdvice, live from Austin, Texas.