Year: 2015

Storage

New IBM all-flash systems seen as strong channel play

February 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New IBM all-flash systems seen as strong channel play
Two new systems were announced, the FlashSystem 900, a pure speed system aimed at traditional flash use cases, and the V9000, which IBM believes can replace high end spinning disk arrays.

Distribution

PROMISE Technology to deepen Canadian channel presence through NetStor Technology Group

February 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on PROMISE Technology to deepen Canadian channel presence through NetStor Technology Group
The Markham-based manufacturer’s rep will expand PROMISE’s Canadian markets by educating its VARs and distributors how the vendor has evolved from making components to a range of solutions.

Steve Kaplan, vice president of channel and strategic sales at Nutanix.
Data Centre

Nutanix adds Canadian channel sales director

February 19, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Nutanix adds Canadian channel sales director
Frank Czyz, new Canadian channel chief at Nutanix, looks to replicate the hyperconverged vendor’s U.S. success in getting closer to top partners.

Dan Allaby, Director of Managed and Cloud Services, Avnet Technology Solutions
Cloud

Seven questions to ask when choosing a cloud service provider

February 19, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on Seven questions to ask when choosing a cloud service provider
Avnet Technology Solutions’ Dan Allaby offers some guidance to solution providers looking to add to their lineup of cloud-based services.

Reseller Choice Award class of 2014
Channel Communities

Reflections on the Canadian Reseller Choice Awards 2014

February 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Reflections on the Canadian Reseller Choice Awards 2014
ChannelBuzz.ca editor Robert Dutt takes a look at the highlights and themes from this year’s Canadian Reseller Choice Awards ceremony.

Computers

New Year’s Podcast Series: Stefan Bockhop of Lenovo Canada

February 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Year’s Podcast Series: Stefan Bockhop of Lenovo Canada
Lenovo Canada channel chief Stefan Bockhop recaps a busy 2014 and offers predictions for 2015 on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Cloud

Axcient unveils up-front SaaS compensation for VARs

February 18, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Axcient unveils up-front SaaS compensation for VARs
Axcient looks to recruit VAR partners with a model that will pay them more up front than they could make with a traditional hardware-software sale.

Software

FalconStor launches major reboot with FreeStor horizontal converged data services platform

February 18, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on FalconStor launches major reboot with FreeStor horizontal converged data services platform
Left for dead in many quarters, FalconStor re-emerges with a new platform aimed at flash and hybrid storage vendors, MSPs, and a VAR channel which it acknowledges needs to be won over again.

Cloud

Infrascale announces unique converged backup solution with WAN acceleration

February 18, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Infrascale announces unique converged backup solution with WAN acceleration
While converged backup is becoming more common, Infrascale’s offering, which includes WAN optimization and a cloud gateway, is unique.

Storage

Violin Memory introduces Flash Storage Platform designed for primary storage

February 17, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Violin Memory introduces Flash Storage Platform designed for primary storage
Violin’s new platform is the first all-flash storage system designed to run all primary storage for less than traditional spinning disks, and should significantly expand what to date has been a limited North American channel presence.