Year: 2017

Big Data

Data Quality vendor Naveego enhances cross-system comparability in new release

August 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Data Quality vendor Naveego enhances cross-system comparability in new release
The new Naveego release enhances the ability to check data across different platforms, improves the dashboards, allows writing SQL against non-SQL data sets, and enhances data quality on large data sets.

Channel Programs

Komprise improves partner margins with launch of first channel program

August 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Komprise improves partner margins with launch of first channel program
Veteran channels leader Zach Edwards was brought in by Komprise to design the new program, and improve Komprise’s support to its channel, which is their entire route to market.

Storage

Pure CEO Dietzen steps down for leader with skillset for growth at scale

August 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pure CEO Dietzen steps down for leader with skillset for growth at scale
Scott Dietzen moves over to Chairman of the Board, with Charles Giancarlo replacing him as CEO of Pure.

Backup

Rubrik looks to get innovative with new Service Delivery Partner Program

August 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rubrik looks to get innovative with new Service Delivery Partner Program
It includes a variety of different engagement models, depending on the way the partner’s business is structured, and makes some adjustments to costing as traditionally done in MSP programs.

Storage

New encryption, improved flash support highlight Hedvig Distributed Storage Platform 3.0

August 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New encryption, improved flash support highlight Hedvig Distributed Storage Platform 3.0
The new Hedvig software also adds new plug-ins for Veritas and Red Hat, and enhances an existing one for VMware.

Channel Programs

Syncplicity by Axway signs on with Ingram Micro to strengthen channel initiatives

August 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Syncplicity by Axway signs on with Ingram Micro to strengthen channel initiatives
Syncplicity, which was acquired by Axway in February, has also strengthened its channel momentum with new funding and leverage of Axway assets.

Networking

EXCLUSIVE: Canada rises as Extreme Networks priority as part of new strategic initiative

August 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE: Canada rises as Extreme Networks priority as part of new strategic initiative
While Extreme has always had a significant enterprise business to go along with their mid-market presence, their flurry of recent acquisitions, complemented by internal changes to optimize them, has created a much stronger enterprise focus.

Managed Services

Webroot expands NinjaRMM relationship around DNS protection

August 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Webroot expands NinjaRMM relationship around DNS protection
NinjaRMM becomes an early adopter of the new Webroot solution, which has an integrated console with its Business Endpoint Protection offering.

Software

Cirrus Data Solutions strikes first integrated deal with INFINIDAT strategic alliance

August 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cirrus Data Solutions strikes first integrated deal with INFINIDAT strategic alliance
The deal sees the Cirrus Data Migration Server become the data migration element in INFINIDAT’s InfiniBox hardware, which is aimed at the higher end of the market.

Channel Programs

Dell EMC signs on as VMware distributor, with initial access to top two partner tiers

August 22, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC signs on as VMware distributor, with initial access to top two partner tiers
Out of the gate, Titanium Black and Titanium will be able to buy the VMware offerings for their solutions straight from Dell EMC, which will allow them to get full credit under VMware’s partner program for their purchases.