Month: December 2018

Data Centre

Big Switch Networks deepens Nutanix partnership with AHV Ready Integration designation, and solution bundle

December 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Big Switch Networks deepens Nutanix partnership with AHV Ready Integration designation, and solution bundle
The deep integration with Nutanix, which exceeds that which Big Switch has with other HCI vendors, also includes an optimized Nutanix Ready Interconnect Fabric Bundle.

Storage

Tintri sends message to market with first product release since being acquired by DDN

December 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tintri sends message to market with first product release since being acquired by DDN
In addition to their Tintri Global Center 4.0 release, Tintri by DDN announces new staff and resource additions, as they continue their rebuild from the collapse that preceded their being purchased by DDN in September.

Cloud

Mitel looks to expand Master Agent channel as part of global UCaaS drive

December 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Mitel looks to expand Master Agent channel as part of global UCaaS drive
A new Master Agent agreement with TradeWinds Brokerage establishes Mitel’s first Master Agent in ANZ, where their UCaaS business is already strong. It leverages a U.S. relationship which is part of a growing Master Agent channel in that market.

Cloud

Blockchain, Flow enhancements and security highlight new Dell Boomi platform release

December 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Blockchain, Flow enhancements and security highlight new Dell Boomi platform release
Other features that expand the release theme of enhancing the platform’s usability for developers include the addition of additional open capabilities, and newly announced free certifications.

Unified Communications

New Sennheiser sales and marketing VP promises big changes in early 2019 as Sennheiser headset business begins transition to a much larger holding company

December 14, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Sennheiser sales and marketing VP promises big changes in early 2019 as Sennheiser headset business begins transition to a much larger holding company
The ending of the joint venture between Sennheiser and William Demant, which will see the Sennheiser unified communications business transition to William Demant on January 1 2020, means a much more aggressive growth strategy, and new VP Jim Fairweather said that planning has already begun, which includes a more focused channel strategy.

Unified Communications

Avaya adds Device-as-a-Service to subscription-based portfolio

December 14, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avaya adds Device-as-a-Service to subscription-based portfolio
The new DaaS service differs from the leasing option in that Avaya retains control of the device, which some customers like because it reduces their risk. It also allows them to upgrade to a higher priced device with no penalty.

Cloud

Vena Solutions deepens Ad Hoc Analysis in quarterly release with intuitive and insightful analysis theme

December 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Vena Solutions deepens Ad Hoc Analysis in quarterly release with intuitive and insightful analysis theme
Other enhancements reflect top priority being given to mobile optimization and to bringing more of a consumer software experience into FP&A software.

Managed Services

Avaya sees its new Master Agent channel as the primary route to market for new Online Store

December 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avaya sees its new Master Agent channel as the primary route to market for new Online Store
Avaya believes its solution provider channel will also have some interest in the store, which offers Avaya’s UC and CC as-a-service options. They also confirmed that this online store is not a direct play.

Unified Communications

Jabra brings first wireless earbuds to commercial headset market with Evolve 65t

December 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Jabra brings first wireless earbuds to commercial headset market with Evolve 65t
Jabra resellers get access to a wireless earbud headset that has appeal to consumer product users, but at a much higher quality that is certified for Skype for Business, and which can spare them a long series of support issues compared to the kind of products in this form factor that have been available until now.

Internet of Things

Network performance management vendor Martello one of seven Canadian startups picked for BlackBerry L-SPARK Accelerator Program

December 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Network performance management vendor Martello one of seven Canadian startups picked for BlackBerry L-SPARK Accelerator Program
Martello will develop a solution for the BlackBerry QNX smart car environment that ensures network performance management will work well in the challenging environment of an automobile travelling at speed.