Year: 2016

Cloud

KEMP 2.0 releases KEMP360 application delivery framework

May 11, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on KEMP 2.0 releases KEMP360 application delivery framework
The new two-component application infrastructure monitoring and management solution is aimed at the enterprise, where the former SMB-focused vendor has been increasingly looking for new business.

Sponsored Content

Top Three Cloud Client-Computing Trends for 2016

May 11, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Top Three Cloud Client-Computing Trends for 2016
In 2016 and beyond, we believe VDI use cases will expand as cost and complexity continues to diminish, and security concerns continue to rise. Here are the top three cloud client-computing trends partners need to know.

Notebooks

Lenovo launches new Chrome, Windows N-series laptops for K-12

May 10, 2016 Mark Cox 1
The new models include Lenovo’s first Yoga form factor for the K-12 market. Combat kits for the new offerings are also coming to channel partners.

Distribution

Avnet brings EMC Isilon to the masses with software-defined storage solution

May 10, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avnet brings EMC Isilon to the masses with software-defined storage solution
Avnet broadens Isilon SD Edge’s route to market with an offering which puts the Isilon Edge OS on select validated commodity hardware.

Channel Programs

ZeroStack targets regional strategic partners with first global partner program

May 10, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on ZeroStack targets regional strategic partners with first global partner program
The program is designed to support a select channel deliver an ‘OpenStack Cloud-in-a-Box’ that is simple both for customers to use and partners to sell and install.

Managed Services

Sophos launches partner program for MSPs

May 9, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sophos launches partner program for MSPs
While Sophos has MSP partners, they have not had a program that provides support for their specific business model and requirements before now. MSP Connect is aligned with the ways MSPs sell, and provides rewards for upselling and cross-selling Sophos’ broad range of security services.

Dave Mason, vice president of advanced solutions at Ingram Micro Canada
Distribution

Ingram highlights new businesses, capabilities on roadshow

May 5, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram highlights new businesses, capabilities on roadshow
Ingram Micro Canada execs talk up breadth and depth of capabilities, hint at managed services to come from the distributor.

Luc Villeneuve, country manager, Red Hat Canada
Channel Programs

Red Hat targets midmarket with Keating, Tech Data partnerships

May 5, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Red Hat targets midmarket with Keating, Tech Data partnerships
Red Hat Canada partners with Keating Technologies and Tech Data Canada to address the $500m to $1b market and more thoroughly cross-sell its technologies.

Alex Ryals, vice president of security solutions for Tech Data
Distribution

How VARs can begin their IoT attack

May 5, 2016 Guest Poster Comments Off on How VARs can begin their IoT attack
Alex Ryals of Avnet Technology Solutions offers some sage advice on how solution providers can get ready for the opportunity around Internet of Things (IoT).

Channel Programs

EMC sees multiple pluses for Canada market in Dell deal

May 4, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on EMC sees multiple pluses for Canada market in Dell deal
EMC Canada channel chief Michael Kerr gives a specifically Canadian take on the pending merger with Dell, as well as initial partner reaction to some of the new product announcements from EMC World.