Year: 2015

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

Channel Programs

Citrix reshapes partner program along specialization lines

January 13, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Citrix reshapes partner program along specialization lines
The new Citrix Solution Advisor program is a fundamental restructuring of Citrix’s partnering approach, which introduces Specialist Tracks to recognize and reward areas of focus.

Storage

Citrix acquisition of Sanbolic to make life easier for Citrix partners

January 12, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Citrix acquisition of Sanbolic to make life easier for Citrix partners
The deal is all about increasing simplicity of operations inside of IT, and making it easier to deploy Citrix solutions, for both customers and partners.

data security
Big Data

The double life of data

January 12, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on The double life of data
Avnet Technology Solutions explores the dual roles solution providers play in helping customers gain value from their data, and keeping that same data safe.

Shawn Massey on selling disaster recovery
Sponsored Content

What is Recoverability?

January 12, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on What is Recoverability?
Storagecraft uses”Recoverability” as its mantra. In this video interview, Shawn Massey explains what the term means to Storagecraft and its partners.

Storage

NexGen spinoff out of SanDisk to return to all-channel model

January 9, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on NexGen spinoff out of SanDisk to return to all-channel model
While NexGen’s R&D and overall sales benefitted significantly from being part of larger companies, moving forward they believe they will be in a stronger position to satisfy customers as a separate company.

Mobility

Kensington targets commercial market with ultra-thin lock system for ultrabooks and tablets

January 6, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kensington targets commercial market with ultra-thin lock system for ultrabooks and tablets
The new mobile lock is designed for devices smaller than 12 mm in thickness, but is compatible with traditional lock slots as well.

Computers

HP announces next-gen workstation Ultrabooks

January 5, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP announces next-gen workstation Ultrabooks
The Zbook 15u checks in at 6.3 lbs compared to 4.23 for the HP Zbook 14, while both have 5th-generation Intel Core processors, up to 16 GB of memory and up to 1.25 TB of storage.