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HP Introduces SDN Development Tools, Plans App Store
HP is looking to do for SDN what Apple did for mobile devices with plans to offer an dev environment and eventually a store to monetize applications.
Month: September 2013
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Why Harp on Managed Services Model Basics?
Why do we keep talking about the mechanics and benefits of managed services? Acceptance doesn’t mean operationalization.
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Will Blades and Jackets Make Tablets Business-Friendly?
Tablet vendors are starting to offer more ways to extend their offerings. Can these accessories make tablets a more integral part of overall solutions?
Channel Programs
Huawei Canada Slowly Building Channel Strength
With another distribution deal in place, and a familiar face to head up operations in the Canadian channel, Huawei is starting to make its presence felt
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‘Internet of Things’ Too Broad for Brocade
In a clear shot at rival Cisco, Brocade CEO Lloyd Carney says he’s not interested in networking fridges and will focus on opportunity in the data centre.
Cloud
File-Sharing Services Are Next Battleground for Backup Vendors, Resellers
CharTec is teaming up with Dropbox to augment its backup solution and offer the popular file-sharing service through its MSP network.
Channel Programs
Oracle Eyes Integrated Channels to Spur Growth
Oracle is looking to enable its broad and diverse channel to sell integrated hardware, software and cloud solutions and support emerging use cases.
Data Centre
Avnet Debuts HP Converged Infrastructure Stacks
With pre-configured stacks of HP servers, storage, and networking, Avnet Technology Solutions says partners can more easily target customers data centers.
Big Data
HP Launches Big Data as a Service Offering
HP’s new Big Data Discovery Experience as a Service gives partners an option for delivering Big Data capabilities in an on-demand model.
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Vistara Extends Lifeline for PacketTrap Users
Vistara offers a promotional deal to MSPs left in the cold when Dell shut down PacketTrap, but switching platforms can be a challenge for MSPs.
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Bridge Studios: Lights, Camera, Connectivity
Cisco Canada’s Andrea Dil offers a look at Bridge Studios, and details Cisco’s network overhaul for the Burnaby, BC-based TV and movie production house.
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BlackBerry to Go Private in $4.7B Deal
Waterloo-based BlackBerry has found its out — a consortium led by its largest investor, Toronto’s Fairfax, will buy the company for $9 per share.
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Microsoft Inches Closer to Channel With Surface Updates
Microsoft positions new second-generation Surface Pro as a laptop replacement product.
Big Data
Big Data a Big Deal: 64% Have Plans
Gartner survey finds a lot of interest around Big Data projects, but most companies are still in early days and in need of help.
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Partner Help Needed as Security Concerns Hamper Mobile Adoption
Even as mobile device use has approached the mainstream, concerns about the security continues to weigh of the minds of IT decision makers.
Channel Programs
Dell President: Partners Don’t Know All We Can Do
With the battle to go private won, Dell president Steve Felice says the company needs to make sure partners understand all of Dell’s capabilities.
Channel Programs
Cisco Brings Together Partner Led and Inside Sales
New Cisco Global Midmarket Acceleration chief John Donovan looking to enable partners around Cisco’s midmarket offerings.
Cloud
UK-Based Partner Looks To Bail Out Nirvanix
London-based Aorta Cloud is putting together a bid to keep customers’ data in the cloud after Nirvanix shuts its doors at the end of the month.
Cloud
Adobe Finds Going Cloud Isn’t Easy
Adobe missed sales and profit estimates in its most recent quarterly earnings report, as the company transitions to a cloud subscriptions.
Big Data
EMC Attach Strategy Boosting Partner Transaction Size
EMC Canada chief Michael Sharun sees key partner opportunities to be developed around business continuity, Big Data analytics and more.