Comments on: Intronis: Record Online Backup Growth Amid Channel Chief Search

By: The VAR Guy

The VAR Guy — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:29:24 +0000

Nada@6: Um, where's the favor? Did you notice that The VAR Guy was the only media blogger who took the time to point out that the Intronis Channel Chief had resigned? Still, The VAR Guy welcomes constructive criticism such as yours. And our resident blogger's sponsor list is openly displayed (here, here and here) so that readers can draw their own conclusions about the (A) accuracy of The VAR Guy's coverage and (B) potential influences and potential conflicts of interest. Do any other media companies list their financial relationships so clearly? So, um, what should The VAR Guy have written? Two employees leave Intronis amid record growth so it's time for partners to panic? Greg@5: On the one hand, employee turnover is nothing new in the high-tech industry. The industry is filled with folks who want to try something new. But on the other hand, you raise a valid point: What is the replacement strategy for those who have departed? And how soon will positions be filled? The VAR Guy will continue to check on those questions, searching for answers. -TVG

By: Nada

Nada — Wed, 19 May 2010 10:33:49 +0000

So is this a favor you’re doing for Intronis sponsoring The VAR Guy Live 2010 Webcast Series? Or were you paid additionally to write gloriously about them?

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 18 May 2010 21:12:14 +0000

The VAR Guy: Anytime there are departures there needs to be replacement hires to fill the holes left behind. The big question is, “why the departures”, especially with a company in a growing market that is, according to the company, continuously growing.

By: The VAR Guy

The VAR Guy — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:37:45 +0000

Greg: The VAR Guy is aware of the two departures noted above. Plus, some new inbound hires. If you have additional insights The VAR Guy is all ears (thevarguy [at] NineLivesMediaInc.com).
-TVG

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:26:43 +0000

It is interesting, I seem to notice a high degree of turnover at Intronis. I have kept in contact with my previous rep and found that things are not as rosy as is put on

By: The VAR Guy

The VAR Guy — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:44:40 +0000

Mark: To the best of The VAR Guy’s knowledge, the timing of the two departures (Youssef Afzali and Eric Webster) were coincidental… But thanks for taking the time to post a comment. The VAR Guy appreciates the note.

Follow-up question: Has Intronis assigned a new sales person to handle your account?
-TVG

By: Mark Newton

Mark Newton — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:03:28 +0000

Interesting. I just noticed that my sales person at Intronis has also left per his LinkedIn status: Youssef Afzali is now Account Executive at Unidesk.