Year: 2018

Backup

Druva CloudRanger leverages AWS automation capabilities with enhanced DR, search and compliance functionality

November 21, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Druva CloudRanger leverages AWS automation capabilities with enhanced DR, search and compliance functionality
Just in time for AWS Re:Invent next week, Druva CloudRanger, the AWS-focused component within the Druva data protection portfolio, has unveiled new enhancements, which they will be displaying at the event.

Cloud

Ivanti introduces customizable new asset management solution with Ivanti Asset Manager Cloud

November 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ivanti introduces customizable new asset management solution with Ivanti Asset Manager Cloud
Ivanti Asset Manager Cloud moves the functionality of the old Asset Central on-prem solution to the cloud, and adds new enhancements and customer design capabilities, although existing Asset Central customers will not be forced to migrate.

Cloud

Liquidware expands Stratusphere capabilities and adds consumption-based pricing option as Desktop-as-a-Service market escalates

November 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Liquidware expands Stratusphere capabilities and adds consumption-based pricing option as Desktop-as-a-Service market escalates
Microsoft shipping their turnkey Windows Virtual Desktop in the spring, where Liquidware is a go-to-market partner, is likely to increase partner opportunities around services.

Managed Services

OPAQ brings first channel chief on board as they focus channel strategy around service providers and MSPs

November 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on OPAQ brings first channel chief on board as they focus channel strategy around service providers and MSPs
Lynn Tinney takes the SVP of Channels role at OPAQ, as the company transitions its all-channel model to focus on service providers and MSPs, who they think get the best value from the platform and services they offer.

Cloud

Pure Storage unveils first Cloud Data Services, which will run in AWS Cloud

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pure Storage unveils first Cloud Data Services, which will run in AWS Cloud
The new services are designed to have mission-critical capability, and to give Pure Storage a unified hybrid architecture capability that counters competitor cloud-centric strategies. While these are optimized for AWS, services for the Azure cloud are planned for the future.

Podcasts

MSP advice and whiskey insights with IT4Whiskey hosts [Podcast]

November 19, 2018 Robert Dutt Comments Off on MSP advice and whiskey insights with IT4Whiskey hosts [Podcast]
Joe Ussia, Mayron Herrera, and Craig Hickman of the IT4Whiskey Podcast join the show to discuss why three veteran MSPs are taking to the Internet’s airwaves with a mix of battle-hardened IT business advice, and the appreciation of fine drinks.

Cloud

DropBox strengthens relationship with BetterCloud and launches BetterCloud for DropBox offering

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on DropBox strengthens relationship with BetterCloud and launches BetterCloud for DropBox offering
BetterCloud has been named a DropBox premier partner, and DropBox will offer the joint offering to their customers from $2 per user per month.

Cloud

BlackBerry partners with Awingu to add VDI enablement abilities to BlackBerry UEM and BlackBerry Access

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox 1
Awingu joins the BlackBerry Partner Program as an ISV, and their solution, which runs inside the BlackBerry Access browser, will be sold through BlackBerry, significantly expanding Awingu’s channel.

Security

Software security vendor Checkmarx continues building out channel with addition of Fishtech Group

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Software security vendor Checkmarx continues building out channel with addition of Fishtech Group
Checkmarx makes application security testing software that covers the entire software development lifecycle, and over the last several years has evolved from a direct model from one that aims to get as close as possible to all of their new business coming through the channel.

Managed Services

Field Nation looks to expand market for connecting MSPs to contingent tech labour

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Field Nation looks to expand market for connecting MSPs to contingent tech labour
Field Nation, which recently introduced a new platform that handles all aspects of workforce management, makes software that connects businesses with the temporary IT labour force. MSPs needing IT techs are a part of their market, which they are looking to expand.