Month: October 2017

Cloud

VIPRE makes move into the cloud with cloud endpoint security offering

October 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on VIPRE makes move into the cloud with cloud endpoint security offering
VIPRE Endpoint Security – Cloud Edition, is a built for the cloud solution, not its server product ported into the cloud.

Storage

Data Dynamics broadens channel opportunities with StorageX 8.0 file management solution

October 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Data Dynamics broadens channel opportunities with StorageX 8.0 file management solution
The enhancements to the Data Dynamics solution include the addition of S3 support and improved API availability.

Internet of Things

Hitachi unveils roadmap to the future

October 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hitachi unveils roadmap to the future
Hitachi made multiple announcements of significance at their recent NEXT customer show, but they also gave some high level guidance about what’s coming in 2018.

Security

ESET survey shows Canadian SMBs’ security trepidations

October 2, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ESET survey shows Canadian SMBs’ security trepidations
New research from ESET shows Canadian SMBs believe security risks are increasing, but don’t necessarily believe more counter-efforts are required.

Internet of Things

Hitachi investment in Internet of Things well-timed for Canada

October 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hitachi investment in Internet of Things well-timed for Canada
Marcel Escorcio, the former head of HDS in Canada who now runs the new Hitachi Vantara company, discusses why he believes that Canada will be an exceptionally strong market for Hitachi’s increased emphasis on the Internet of Things.

Big Data

Dell EMC launches packaged solutions with Splunk for both SMB and enterprise

October 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC launches packaged solutions with Splunk for both SMB and enterprise
The new Dell EMC Ready solutions are not channel-only offerings, but they are well-suited for the channel.

Channel Programs

Palo Alto Networks looking to transform channel to next-gen model in Canada

October 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks looking to transform channel to next-gen model in Canada
Palo Alto’s increased emphasis on the cloud is changing the skillsets required of partners. While they are adding some new ones, they are also encouraging partners to evolve their own business models.

Channel Programs

GlobalSCAPE adjusts channel program to reflect new data integration solutions

October 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on GlobalSCAPE adjusts channel program to reflect new data integration solutions
GlobalSCAPE recently added an iPaaS offering to their established managed file transfer solution, and have made some improvements to their channel program to respond to increased channel interest.