Month: September 2013

A mockup of HP's planned SDN App Store
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HP Introduces SDN Development Tools, Plans App Store

September 30, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 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.

Managed services basics
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Why Harp on Managed Services Model Basics?

September 30, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on 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.

HP ElitePad tablet with jacket
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Will Blades and Jackets Make Tablets Business-Friendly?

September 30, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 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?

Darren Hamilton, channel account manager at Huawei Canada
Channel Programs

Huawei Canada Slowly Building Channel Strength

September 26, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 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

Brocade CEO Lloyd Carney
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‘Internet of Things’ Too Broad for Brocade

September 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on ‘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.

CharTec CEO Alex Rogers is adding file-sharing through a relationship with DropBox
Cloud

File-Sharing Services Are Next Battleground for Backup Vendors, Resellers

September 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on 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.

Oracle North American channel chief Tom LaRocca
Channel Programs

Oracle Eyes Integrated Channels to Spur Growth

September 26, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on 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.

Chris Swahn, vice president and general manager of Avnet Technology Solutions’ North American HP business
Data Centre

Avnet Debuts HP Converged Infrastructure Stacks

September 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 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
Big Data

HP Launches Big Data as a Service Offering

September 25, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off on 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.

Vistara is extending a lifeline to PacketTrap customers.
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Vistara Extends Lifeline for PacketTrap Users

September 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on 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.