Month: March 2019

Cloud

Cloud software suite provider Zoho looks to add to differentiated value – and values

March 26, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud software suite provider Zoho looks to add to differentiated value – and values
Zoho, which has expanded its CRM application into a suite of over 40 applications that sells for $30 per user per month, is proud of some elements of their business and product set that they acknowledge are somewhat offbeat.

Channel Programs

Violin Systems launches new partner program to support differentiated solution, 100 per cent channel focus

March 26, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Violin Systems launches new partner program to support differentiated solution, 100 per cent channel focus
Violin’s new partner program formally brings together the old Violin channel with the one newly acquired from X-IO. It is intended to do a lot more than that, however.

Security

SonicWall 2019 Cyber Threat Report says Canadian malware up more than 100 per cent

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SonicWall also highlighted the most pernicious threats of 2018, as well as another they expect to cause problems going forward.

Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Canada integrator partners evolving to meet needs of changing AI market

March 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft Canada integrator partners evolving to meet needs of changing AI market
Systems integrators Adastra, Lixar and Shalom, all of whom had a major presence at Microsoft’s recent forum around AI, talked with ChannelBuzz at the event about what they are doing to be successful in the space.

Networking

‘New Extreme’ Networks emphasizes resurgent Canada momentum at Toronto event

March 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on ‘New Extreme’ Networks emphasizes resurgent Canada momentum at Toronto event
Extreme Networks just laid out their strategy moving forward for an audience of customers and partners at the Toronto stop on their Extreme NOW tour.

Artificial Intelligence

Pure Storage targets high end of AI market with Hyperscale AIRI

March 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pure Storage targets high end of AI market with Hyperscale AIRI
In addition to these new hyperconverged models produced with partners NVIDIA and Mellanox, Pure Storage announced FlashStack for AI, an AI-optimized version of their Cisco-focused converged offering.

Managed Services

Liongard adds Datto Autotask PSA integration, with more integrations on the way

March 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Liongard adds Datto Autotask PSA integration, with more integrations on the way
Liongard has provided roundabout integration with Autotask through their existing integration with IT Glue, but the integration streamlines the process, and provides access to Autotask customers who don’t use IT Glue.

Networking

Expanded Mitel, Martello partnership bears fruit with new platform support in latest Mitel MPA release

March 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Expanded Mitel, Martello partnership bears fruit with new platform support in latest Mitel MPA release
The extension of Martello’s relationship with Mitel around Mitel Performance Analytics to include assets acquired from ShoreTel both strengthens that partnership and positions Martello well for aggressive growth on other fronts.

Mary Ann Yule, president of HP Canada
Podcasts

Wrapping up HP Reinvent with HP Canada’s Mary Ann Yule and John Cammalleri

March 22, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Wrapping up HP Reinvent with HP Canada’s Mary Ann Yule and John Cammalleri
Mary Ann Yule, president and CEO of HP Canada, and John Cammalleri, vice president of commercial channels at HP Canada, discuss the events of this week’s ReInvent conference and the trends shaping the HP channel in this edition of the podcast.

Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Canada highlights Canadian AI initiatives at Future Now 2019 event

March 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft Canada highlights Canadian AI initiatives at Future Now 2019 event
Microsoft holds this annual event both to demonstrate Microsoft’s position on the cutting edge of new technology, and to inspire customers and prospects in attendance with examples of how Canadians have had strong results putting these concepts into practice.