Month: March 2017

Security

Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth

March 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth
MailProtector has seen a recent spurt of growth following a doubling down on its commitment to the channel, which has led to securing capital to enhance sales, marketing and R&D capabilities.

Channel Programs

IndependenceIT revamps partner program

March 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on IndependenceIT revamps partner program
The new program, Cloud Start Initiative, adds a new tier for partners just moving into the cloud, and takes advantage of new capabilities in the IndependenceIT software to facilitate administrative self-deployment, as well as enhancements related to the Microsoft CSP program.

Backup

IBM announces Red Hat partnership, expands ones with Veritas and NetApp

March 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on IBM announces Red Hat partnership, expands ones with Veritas and NetApp
IBM’s new partnering announcements are focused on expanding opportunities for other vendors’ customers to use the IBM cloud.

Backup

Channel-focused next-gen storage vendor Reduxio receives large funding boost

March 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel-focused next-gen storage vendor Reduxio receives large funding boost
Expansion into Canada is among the objectives from the new cash infusion from Reduxio’s Series C funding.

Cloud

Dell Boomi massively upgrades workflow automation capability with ManyWho acquisition

March 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell Boomi massively upgrades workflow automation capability with ManyWho acquisition
Boomi says that adding ManyWho’s technology to the platform will be a game changer for Boomi partners engaged in providing digital transformation to customers.

Cloud

How cloud accounting leads to making smarter decisions

March 16, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on How cloud accounting leads to making smarter decisions
A Sage Software business partner details five reasons why businesses should turn to cloud accounting to keep track of their finances.

Cloud

New FinancialForce CMO sees channel as one of keys to rapid growth

March 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New FinancialForce CMO sees channel as one of keys to rapid growth
Fred Studer joins FinancialForce, which has close ties with Salesforce, but is a separate company. Studer thinks the company is now poised for its explosive growth stage.

Storage

Lenovo brings software-defined appliance with DataCore software to market

March 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo brings software-defined appliance with DataCore software to market
Lenovo’s DX8200D turnkey appliance is Lenovo’s first collaboration with Datacore, and combines its x3650 M5 servers with DataCore software in a very channel-friendly offering.

Cloud

Barracuda Liveboot 2.0 adds Hyper-V support, speeds up boot times, enhances UI

March 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda Liveboot 2.0 adds Hyper-V support, speeds up boot times, enhances UI
The faster reboot time applies in both VMware and Microsoft environments, and allows new machines to be spun up in a couple of minutes.

Cloud

CafeX integration for omni-channel service beefs up Microsoft Dynamics 365

March 15, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on CafeX integration for omni-channel service beefs up Microsoft Dynamics 365
CafeX provides Dynamics with full omni-channel capabilities for both mobile and Web, upgrading its capabilities significantly against its competition.