Kelly Teal

Kelly Teal

Contributing Editor, Channel Futures

Kelly Teal has more than 20 years’ experience as a journalist, editor and analyst, with longtime expertise in the indirect channel. She worked on the Channel Partners magazine staff for 11 years. Kelly now is principal of Kreativ Energy LLC.

Latest from Kelly Teal

The AT&T-VMware lawsuit may be coming to an end.
Channel Business
AT&T, VMware Reach ‘Settlement in Principle’ in High-Profile CaseAT&T, VMware Reach ‘Settlement in Principle’ in High-Profile Case
byKelly Teal
Nov 26, 2024
2 Min Read
Google Cloud AI agent
Channel Business
Google Cloud Gives Partners ‘AI Agent Ecosystem’ ProgramGoogle Cloud Gives Partners ‘AI Agent Ecosystem’ Program
byKelly Teal
Nov 21, 2024
3 Min Read

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Updates for Microsoft Cloud AI partners from Microsoft Ignite
Channel Business
Dezen: More Updates in Store for Microsoft Cloud AI Partners
Dezen: More Updates in Store for Microsoft Cloud AI Partners
Nov 21, 2024
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7 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft Ignite 2024
Channel Business
Nadella’s Ignite 2024 Keynote Sticks to Now-Familiar Hyperscaler Script
Nadella’s Ignite 2024 Keynote Keeps to Now-Familiar Hyperscaler Script
Nov 19, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Microsoft Ignite chock full of AI news
AI Service Provider News
Microsoft Ignite 2024 Overflowing with AI News
Microsoft Ignite 2024 Overflowing with AI News
Nov 19, 2024
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8 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Cloud computing news in the channel week of 11/11/24
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Cloud Computing News: Microsoft, Red Hat, Nutanix, IBM, More
Cloud Computing News: Microsoft, Red Hat, Nutanix, IBM, More
Nov 14, 2024
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8 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Microsoft partners get new incentives
Channel Sales & Marketing
Microsoft Partners Get New Incentives — And Contract, Pricing Changes
Microsoft Partners Get New Incentives — And Contract, Pricing Changes
Nov 12, 2024
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5 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Top Cloud Leaders of 2024
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Channel Futures' Top Cloud Leaders of 2024
Channel Futures' Top Cloud Leaders of 2024
Nov 12, 2024
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11 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
VMware partners rejuvenated by Broadcom, company says
Channel Business
Broadcom: Changes Have ‘Rejuvenated’ VMware Partners
Broadcom: Changes Have ‘Rejuvenated’ VMware Partners
Nov 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Oracle layoffs
Channel Business
More Oracle Layoffs Started Nov. 1, Cloud Unit Impacted
More Oracle Layoffs Started Nov. 1, Cloud Unit Impacted
Nov 3, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Cloud computing revenue great at AWS
Cloud Computing News & Updates
AWS Cloud Computing, Gen AI Fuel Amazon’s Overall Numbers
AWS Cloud Computing, Gen AI Fuel Amazon’s Overall Numbers
Nov 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AT&T Vmware lawsuit
Channel Business
VMware Hit With Temporary Restraining Order in AT&T Lawsuit
VMware Hit With Temporary Restraining Order in AT&T Lawsuit
Oct 23, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Are VMware users happy with Broadcom? Survey says ... yes.
Cloud Computing News & Updates
VMware Users Happy with Broadcom, Google Cloud Debuts Earnings Hub
VMware Users Happy with Broadcom, Google Cloud Debuts Earnings Hub
Oct 17, 2024
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6 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AWS' Ruba Borno on AI, cloud computing, partners, more
Cloud Computing News & Updates
AWS’ Ruba Borno On Gen AI, Other Cloud Computing Advancements
AWS’ Ruba Borno: Gen AI, Other Cloud Computing News
Oct 15, 2024
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6 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AWS' Ruba Borno caught up in controversy over Palestine necklace
Cloud Computing News & Updates
AWS’ Ruba Borno Palestine Necklace Ignites Ugly Backlash
AWS’ Ruba Borno Palestine Necklace Ignites Ugly Backlash
Oct 15, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AT&T lawsuit filed against Broadcom could he headed for settlement
Regulation & Compliance
VMware by Broadcom Might Settle AT&T Lawsuit
VMware by Broadcom Might Settle AT&T Lawsuit
Oct 14, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Fanless direct data center cooling from HPE
Data Centers
HPE Eyes AI Dominance with Fanless Direct Liquid Cooling
HPE Eyes AI Dominance with Fanless Direct Liquid Cooling
Oct 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
SADA's Dana Berg
Channel Business
New SADA CEO: ‘The Future … Is Very Different than a Year Ago’
New SADA CEO: ‘The Future … Is Very Different than a Year Ago’
Oct 8, 2024
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7 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Cloud Computing News & Updates
AI and Cloud Drive News from Cisco, AWS, NetApp, Google Cloud, Salesforce, More
AI and Cloud: Cisco, AWS, NetApp, Salesforce, More
Oct 4, 2024
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7 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AT&T and VMware/Broadcom fight rolls on, new details
Channel Business
AT&T-VMware Fight: ‘At an Impasse’ Over 1,050% Price Increase
AT&T-VMware Fight: ‘At an Impasse’ Over 1,050% Price Increase
Oct 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Accenture and Nvidia AI agreement
AI Service Provider News
‘Super Bullish’: Accenture, Nvidia Go Big on Agentic AI, New Business Group
‘Super Bullish’: Accenture, Nvidia Go Big on Agentic AI, New Group
Oct 2, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Broadcom-AT&T "bait and switch"?
Channel Business
‘Bait and Switched’: Broadcom Blames AT&T in VMware Support Fight
‘Bait and Switched’: Broadcom Blames AT&T in VMware Support Fight
Sep 21, 2024
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9 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff at Dreamforce 2024, San Francisco, Sept. 17.
Technologies
Dreamforce 2024 Beats the AI, Agentforce Drums
Dreamforce 2024 Beats the AI, Agentforce Drums
Sep 17, 2024
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7 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Oracle founder Larry Ellison on stage at Oracle CloudWorld 2024, Las Vegas, Sept. 10.
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Larry Ellison All About Oracle Multicloud: ‘We’re Entering a New Phase’
Larry Ellison on Oracle Multicloud: ‘We’re Entering a New Phase’
Sep 10, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Oracle CloudWorld: Oracle CEO Safra Katz on stage
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Safra Katz at Oracle CloudWorld: ‘Now We Are In Everybody’s Clouds’
Oracle CloudWorld: ‘Now We Are In Everybody’s Clouds’
Sep 10, 2024
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8 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Broadcom and AT&T forge temporary VMware agreement
Channel Business
Broadcom, AT&T Reach Temporary VMware Support Deal
Broadcom, AT&T Reach Temporary VMware Support Deal
Sep 9, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Broadcom CEO Tan speaks on earnings call about private cloud
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Broadcom CEO ‘Transforming’ VMware to Bring Private Cloud to ‘Largest Enterprises’
Broadcom CEO ‘Transforming’ VMware Around Private Cloud
Sep 6, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
New ISV Global Passport program from AWS
Cloud Computing News & Updates
AWS’ New Global Passport Program Targets ISV Growth
AWS’ New Global Passport Program Targets ISV Growth
Sep 5, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AT&T sues over VMware contracts
Channel Business
AT&T Sues Broadcom Over VMware Contracts ‘Bullying’
AT&T Sues Broadcom Over VMware Contracts ‘Bullying’
Sep 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
VMware Explore kicks off with Broadcom CEO Hock Tan
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Public Cloud PTSD, ‘So Screwed’ by Silos: Broadcom’s Hock Tan at VMware Explore
VMware Explore: Public Cloud PTSD, ‘Screwed’ by Silos
Aug 27, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
VMware Explore kicks off with VCF updates
Cloud Computing News & Updates
VMware Explore: VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu Upgrades, More
VMware Explore: VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu Upgrades, More
Aug 27, 2024
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7 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Technologies
Cloud Computing News: Will We See Microsoft Azure’s Real Numbers?
Cloud Computing News: Azure, VMware, AWS, More
Aug 22, 2024
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5 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
AMD acquisition of ZT Systems
Channel Business
AMD Aims for More Leverage Against Nvidia With ZT Systems Buy
AMD Buys ZT Systems for Leverage Against Nvidia
Aug 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
VMware alternatives line up
Cloud Computing News & Updates
More VMware Alternatives: News from ClearScale, Scale Computing
More VMware Alternatives: ClearScale, Scale Computing
Aug 15, 2024
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5 Slides
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
Oracle and AT&T team up on 5G IoT in the cloud
Cloud Computing News & Updates
Oracle, AT&T Try to Push 5G Forward with Cloud, IoT Partnership
Oracle, AT&T Try to Push 5G Forward with Cloud, IoT Partnership
Aug 12, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKelly Teal, Contributing Editor
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