Year: 2017

Chuck Robbins, CEO of Cisco
Networking

Cisco CEO: We’ll partner in ways we hadn’t thought of before

October 18, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco CEO: We’ll partner in ways we hadn’t thought of before
CEO Chuck Robbins outlines how the networking giant will innovate in partnership, offers kind assessment of Canada at Toronto Cisco Connect event.

Backup

Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance

October 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance
HyperScale Software and reference architectures are available for seven different OEMs, while the appliance, on a Commvault-branded server, is aimed at downmarket customers as well as the enterprise.

Channel Programs

AppRiver adds lead generation module to free appMailer email marketing tool

October 17, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppRiver adds lead generation module to free appMailer email marketing tool
The enhanced appMailer platform also provides the ability to share lead generation campaigns through social media.

Printing and Imaging

Securing printed data in the ‘paperless’ office

October 17, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on Securing printed data in the ‘paperless’ office
ESET Security Alliance’s Matej Zachar on why there’s a lot to think about when it comes to securing modern print environments.

Backup

Rearchitected Hitachi Data Instance Director likely to have first appeal to channel

October 17, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rearchitected Hitachi Data Instance Director likely to have first appeal to channel
Version 6 of Hitachi Data Instance Director massively increases scalability, and adds role-based access controls and a new interface. Exposing the system with REST API will, however, likely be the factor that makes it more attractive to Hitachi partners.

Channel Programs

Security automation and orchestration vendor DFLabs introduces first partner program

October 17, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security automation and orchestration vendor DFLabs introduces first partner program
DFLabs is looking to build a select channel of resellers, MSSPs and distributors, and is offering margins more common in traditional sales than for a subscription-based offering.

Channel Communities

Cisco’s Connect North – The Next 150 [Podcast]

October 16, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco’s Connect North – The Next 150 [Podcast]
Cisco Canada’s Willa Black and Taking IT Global’s Michael Furdyk on The Next 150 — the next big campaign from the Connected North project.

Cloud

Avaya preaching cloud to Canadian customers and partners at road shows this week

October 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avaya preaching cloud to Canadian customers and partners at road shows this week
Educating customers – and partners – about pure play and hybrid cloud options is a critical part of the Avaya strategy.

Storage

Nexsan refreshes workhorse block storage E Series P

October 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nexsan refreshes workhorse block storage E Series P
While Nexsan’s new Unity unified storage has garnered the media attention, its recently updated E Series P continues to provide most of their revenues.

Security

Six Best Practices for Securing Multiple Sites

October 13, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Six Best Practices for Securing Multiple Sites
Barracuda suggests six best practices MSPs should be using for securing multiple sites, improving their client service and strengthening their role as trusted advisor.