Year: 2015

Managed Services

Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level

October 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level
In this video interview, Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff shares research that shows businesses are looking for their MSPs to provide deeper services around the network.

Channel Programs

Dell delivers first partner services competency, around ProDeploy

October 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell delivers first partner services competency, around ProDeploy
Dell’s overhaul of its segmented deployment services into a united ProDeploy offering takes the same step they did in support with ProSupport, and has some attractive new elements for channel partners.

Security

Dell announces new APT Protection Service suitable for both large businesses and small

October 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces new APT Protection Service suitable for both large businesses and small
Dell also previewed a new integrated management of Dell Networking X-Series switches through the Dell SonicWALL firewall interface through a single pane of glass, which will be available in 2016.

Storage

Dell expands Nutanix XC series with two new models

October 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell expands Nutanix XC series with two new models
Dell introduces both its first all-flash appliances and a high-density offering in its popular XC hyperconverged series which combine Dell hardware and Nutanix software.

Cloud

Dell, Microsoft extend partnership with new Cloud Platform System Standard

October 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell, Microsoft extend partnership with new Cloud Platform System Standard
The long-time partners say their co-engineered hybrid cloud offering will greatly expand the addressable market for Azure, by making it more affordable and accessible for companies leery of the cost of hybrid cloud deployments.

Cloud

Reading the EMC tea leaves at Dell World

October 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Reading the EMC tea leaves at Dell World
While everyone at Dell World this year wants to know all about the upcoming integration with EMC, there are significant limitations on what the company can say at this point. That being said, here’s an interpretation of what they are willing to put on the record.

Data Centre

Dell lays out aggressive strategy to partners for North America expansion

October 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell lays out aggressive strategy to partners for North America expansion
Dell’s North American head Bill Rodrigues laid out Dell’s plans for growth to partners at Dell’s PartnerDirect Summit at Dell World.

Frank Vitagliano, vice president of global channel strategy at Dell
Distribution

Dell-SYNNEX relationship in Canada goes live November 1

October 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell-SYNNEX relationship in Canada goes live November 1
The final T to be crossed is deciding how the premium offer Dell extended to U.S.-based SYNNEX Varnex members at this year’s spring Varnex will be rolled out in Canada, and that will be decided by, and likely announced at, the fall Varnex event coming up.

Channel Communities

Millenium Micro partners with SolarWinds N-able in solutions push

October 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Millenium Micro partners with SolarWinds N-able in solutions push
The Quebec-based Canadian IT buying group has been moving beyond its traditional product focus to offer more service and solutions-focused services to its members, and has made its first foray into the RMM space with the selection of SolarWinds N-able as its preferred RMM vendor.

Storage

Drobo, emphasizing core philosophies, unveils new NAS model

October 20, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Drobo, emphasizing core philosophies, unveils new NAS model
The new B810n is eligible for deal registration, whereas its predecessor was not, and also has a larger NFR discount than the legacy model.