Month: July 2017

Channel Programs

Agiloft channel investment produces its first Platinum partners

July 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Agiloft channel investment produces its first Platinum partners
Agiloft still has no partners in Canada, but they are hoping that their just-announced capacity to offer Canada-based hosting of their business process automation offerings will change that.

Managed Services

Avast adds site security assessment tool to AVG Managed Workplace 11.0

July 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avast adds site security assessment tool to AVG Managed Workplace 11.0
Avast is providing the new tool free to its partners, in the belief that going forward they all need to focus much more on security than many have in the past.

Distribution

8×8 signs on Ingram Micro as key part of channel expansion strategy

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on 8×8 signs on Ingram Micro as key part of channel expansion strategy
The Ingram Micro deal is part of a significant initiative 8×8 has been making this year to up its investment in the channel.

Backup

eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space
eFolder’s top execs outline why they think the merged company can take on the market leader, and how they intend to execute on their strategy.

Channel Programs

Mitel lays out channel plans stemming from ShoreTel integration

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Mitel lays out channel plans stemming from ShoreTel integration
Because the closing of the acquisition will take place during a planned extensive restructuring of the Mitel channel program, the integration of both programs into a new one will take place in relatively short order.

Cloud

UPDATED: Mitel accelerates move to cloud with ShoreTel acquisition

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on UPDATED: Mitel accelerates move to cloud with ShoreTel acquisition
The plan is to rationalize and simplify the portfolio, although there is no rush to settle on a common platform. There is also relatively little channel overlap, so no need to rationalize the number of partners.

Cloud

HTBASE hits big time with Dell EMC partnership around their composable infrastructure

July 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HTBASE hits big time with Dell EMC partnership around their composable infrastructure
HTBASE, a Toronto-area startup that is in the process of moving its main offices down to the Valley, has inked what for them is a huge statement of validation, partnering with Dell EMC.

Security

McAfee stresses human-machine collaboration in Black Hat announcements

July 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee stresses human-machine collaboration in Black Hat announcements
In addition to multiple product enhancements, McAfee also announced a new portal to host their OpenDXL community, with an app marketplace and a new bootstrap utility.

Security

Veritas introduces new technology to identify personally identifiable information

July 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veritas introduces new technology to identify personally identifiable information
Veritas new Integrated Classification Engine, designed to address broad regulatory legislation like the GDPR, will be available quickly on two governance solutions, and over time will be extended to all their products.

Channel Programs

Cloudian launches partner program for vendors putting data into Cloudian HyperStore

July 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloudian launches partner program for vendors putting data into Cloudian HyperStore
The Cloudian Data Management Partners Program launches with four partners out of the gate.