Internet of Things

Extreme Networks launches new machine learning-powered Smart OmniEdge solution

Extreme Networks believes that the addition of AI and simplicity to the edge, the unification of campus and distributed architectures, and the choice that customers now have between an appliance and as-a-service, will make it easier for partners to have conversations with customers about business problems rather than networking challenges.

Storage

Qumulo unveils disruptive entry level offering for archive file storage

Qumulo combines their extreme scale-out Qumulo File Fabric software in a dense 1U box with dense 12TB drives powered by a system-on-a-chip, to provide a new lower-cost offering designed to make archives much more accessible to users than has been the case until now.

Channel Programs

HPE unveils new GreenLake Flex Capacity partner program around flexible consumption model

HPE announced the core parameters of its new GreenLake Flex Capacity for partners late last year, but now, in deep consultation with partners, have developed what they believe will be an effective model by which the channel can monetize it.

Managed Services

Continuum expands RMM differentiation and appeals to broader MSP base with CARVIR acquisition

Late last year, Continuum decided to supplement the endpoint security embedded in their core suite with a new security unit, and new service offerings, which became available in April. The CARVIR acquisition accelerates that initiative significantly.

Cloud
Channel Programs

Curious Dell storage channel numbers stand out in terrific Dell EMC Q1

Dell EMC finally made its long-awaited breakthrough in storage in the first quarter – even though on a year-over-year basis, channel storage business was actually down. It’s seen as more of a statistical fluke, rather than the harbinger of an unwanted trend, and considerable confidence around storage exists going forward.

Managed Services
Backup
Sachin Gupta, senior vice president of product management for enterprise networking at Cisco
Networking
Hardware

IGEL refreshes workhorse UD3 series with second generation AMD Embedded G-Series SOC