2017 – Page 47 – ChannelBuzz.ca

Tech Data adapts VMware plug-ins to enhance Dell EMC hyper-converged solutions

May 10, 2017 Mark Cox 1

Tech Data is now using cloud services it acquired with Avnet Technology Solutions that were created for VMware vRealize to enhance automation for VxRail and VxRack environments.

Dell Technologies expands Virtustream with new Healthcare Cloud

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The company also announced a new plug-in, which fulfills a critical task in linking the Virtustream cloud to VMware’s vRealize suite.

Michael Dell distributes wisdom at Dell EMC World

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell Technologies’ CEO took questions on a myriad of topics, ranging from the wisdom of doubling down on PCs when the segment is in decline, to why a traditional hardware company believes it to be well positioned for the cloud era.

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Unified Dell Technologies brand strength for Dell EMC in Canada

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Michael Sharun, the President of Dell EMC Canada’s Enterprise Division, discusses recent trends in the company’s Canadian business.

New flexible consumption models, incumbency protection highlight Dell EMC channel changes

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Partner presence at this year’s event increased massively over anything at either the Dell or EMC events, or the initial joint event in Austin last fall.

New software features highlight new high-end Dell EMC VMAX 950F model

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new high-end VMAX model has the expected new oomph in performance, but most of the channel will be more interested in the new software features, which will also apply to VMAX 250F, a stronger channel play.

New 14th gen PowerEdge servers highlight first day of Dell EMC World

May 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The dominant theme of this year’s Dell EMC World is the automation of the data centre, and a key part of that is the announcement of its latest servers, with availability set for summer.

NetApp sees mainstream channel play in 10.4 release of StorageGRID Webscale object storage

May 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

While the channel’s role in NetApp object storage has largely been limited to specific verticals, the company believes object storage’s market has finally grown to the point where broader market opportunities are a reality.

Avaya Canada channel chief sees real momentum in march from PBX to software and services

May 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Avaya Canada channel chief Corey Mindel discusses partner momentum selling Avaya’s software-based next-gen products, including Zang, which can be a tricky issue for some partners.