Month: January 2015

Security

Cisco’s Security Manifesto for the real world

January 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco’s Security Manifesto for the real world
Cisco believes security teams need to rethink strategy, to ensure that their principles assist users in resisting attacks – since the reverse is all too common now.

Distribution

Podcast: HP Mobility, Avnet and Cisco at 5 years, and Cisco’s IOT vision

January 22, 2015 Robert Dutt 2
Michael Park and Chris Moyer discuss HP’s mobile push, Pete Rzonca talks Avnet and Cisco’s fifth anniversary, Rick Huijbregts of Cisco on IOE plans.

Dan Lopes, head of channels at Nexenta
Distribution

Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal

January 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal
The deal covers both the U.S. and Canada, with Canada being a key aspect of the deal as Nexenta looks to broaden its penetration in this market.

Big Data

Cisco Canada showing strong momentum in security

January 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco Canada showing strong momentum in security
Cisco has followed up momentum from the acquisition of Sourcefire, adding new capabilities and services and greatly strengthening Cisco Canada’s security team.

Mobility

HP debuts made-for-business mobile lineup

January 21, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP debuts made-for-business mobile lineup
HP debuts a series of tablets designed for the commercial segment, part of a push to make mobility a first-class citizen on businesses networks.

Mobility

Danish authenticator vendor SMS PASSCODE expands in North America

January 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Danish authenticator vendor SMS PASSCODE expands in North America
The Danish multi-factor authentication vendor, which sells only through the channel, expanded into the U.S. last year, and is eyeing Canada for this year.

Software

New Maxta reference architectures let partners offer custom turnkey solutions

January 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Maxta reference architectures let partners offer custom turnkey solutions
Maxta has also enhanced its partner program to recognize the new offerings’ ability to better build a practice around Maxta

Storage

HDS enhances all three elements of Content Platform portfolio

January 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on HDS enhances all three elements of Content Platform portfolio
The new enhancements to the Hitachi Content Platform extends its value as an integrated content mobility solution.

Distribution

Toronto’s Jatheon signs first distribution deal with Tech Data Canada

January 14, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Toronto’s Jatheon signs first distribution deal with Tech Data Canada
The deal follows a successful soft launch last year which saw Jatheon appear at several of Tech Data’s cross country Business Builder tour events.

Channel Programs

Ex-EMC channel exec Iventosch to lead ExtraHop’s channel push

January 14, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ex-EMC channel exec Iventosch to lead ExtraHop’s channel push
Iventosch sees a parallel between NetApp creating the network attached storage category, and what ExtraHop is doing now, creating the category of network attached analytics