Data Centre
Dell unveils four new enterprise appliances
Dell has introduced four new appliances, in partnership with Nutanix, Cloudera, Oracle and Fusion-IO.
Month: June 2014
Security
Video surveillance systems more than just tech
Video surveillance services can be lucrative but tricky. Partners need to do their homework to have answers that go beyond the cheerleading.
Servers
Maintenance key to IBM-Lenovo server deal
The deal for IBM to sell its x86 server unit to Lenovo continues to slog through reviews, as government is concerned about national security implications.
Networking
HP announces next-gen campus switch series
HP has announced its next-generation HP 5400R zl2 Switch Series, its next-generation refinement of its HP 5400R zl Switch.
Channel Programs
Avaya readies specialization-based partner program
Avaya announces the requirements for its new speicalization-based partner program slated to debut later this year.
Channel Programs
Trend Micro revamps global channel program
Security software vendor Trend Micro is revamping and harmonizing its global channel program, simplifying the way it interacts with and supports resellers.
Computers
Surface 3 makes Microsoft a channel competitor
The Surface 3 tablet-laptop hybrid went on sale over the weekend, marking Microsoft’s entry into competitor status with its OEM and reseller partners.
Featured Post
Cisco to invest $150m in Canadian tech startups
The Cisco Canada Innovation Program promises $150 million to support Canadian innovators, part of a growing investment in the Canadian market.
Networking
Huawei woos West with message of security, trust
Huawei remains focused on winning back business by preaching network security, stability and integrity.
Cloud
Carbonite launches first channel-only product
Carbonite Appliance HT10 first purpose-built for channel product to launch in vendor’s shift from direct to indirect sales.
Channel Programs
HP turns to disties to build Helion Network channel
HP says distributors will play a key role in making its new Helion Network community of interconnected cloud services accessible to the channel.
Featured Post
Canadians seeking privacy (but not too hard)
An EMC study finds Canada among the top nations when it comes to concern for online privacy. But will Canadians take responsibility for their privacy?
Cloud
Asigra looks to drop hardware costs for MSPs
Backup software vendor Asigra builds an open-source stack that it says can cut MSP’s storage costs on backup-as-a-service in half
Managed Services
ConnectWise aims to exploit Autotask sale
ConnectWise is looking to capitalize on the acquisition of rival professional services automation vendor Autotask by inviting users to defect.
Cloud
IndependenceIT puts DaaS on Google Cloud
Desktop-as-a-Service provider IndependenceIT announces its Cloud Workspace Suite is being integrated with Google Compute Engine infrastructure services.
Data Centre
HP bids welcome to The Machine
HP previews a new computing architecture it calls “The Machine” which takes the Moonshot model of cheap processing blocks to the nth level.
Servers
Dell wants a piece of the IBM server channel
As Dell channel chief Cheryl Cook sees it, Dell is in a better position to capitalize than rival HP on uncertainty around the IBM/Lenovo server deal.
Featured Post
HP to bring OfficeJet Pro X technology to large format
Faster large format printers will drive more enterprise customers and design houses into managed print, HP says.
Mobility
Can channel cash in on Apple’s enterprise bonanza?
Apple products are making historic inroads in the enterprise, a fact that’s giving IT pros fits over management, a new study finds.
Networking
ZyXEL looks to expand partner opportunities with next-gen UTM systems
Networking vendor ZyXEL Communications has announced the availability of its new series of high-performance next-generation UTM systems.