Epicor Software is increasing investment in its channel. The effort stems from one of the strategies adopted under private equity firm KKR, which purchased the Austin, Texas-based company in July. "You don't expand globally as a software company without very strong partners," CEO Joe Cowan said in a conference call this week.

Craig McCollum will leave his job as EVP of Epicor Software's Americas business. That news was released this week by Epicor CEO Joe Cowan as the company outlined general plans for its reselling program.

Avalara is seeking a SOHO partner program director. The Seattle, Wash.-based sales tax software vendor says the person hired will develop the channel for organizations that sell to businesses with five or fewer employees. The job description and needed qualifications sound like the kinds of things you'd expect for such an opening.