Security
NIST cybersecurity resources for smaller businesses
SMB customers looking to learn more about security? ESET offers some new resources available to them from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Month: April 2019
Channel Programs
Rebranding of Dell EMC partner program as Dell Technologies to bring tangible partner benefits
Dell Technologies doubled down on the theme of trust at their partner forum, and emphasized that significant new enhancements which will make it easier to do business with them are on the way.
Data Centre
VMware announces Data Centre as-a-Service
The joint offering with Dell Technologies, VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, is the realization of Project Dimension from last year’s VMworld, and is slated for limited availability in the second half of the year.
Hyper-converged
NEC, Scale Computing, collaborate on dense HCI solution targeted at SMBs
The new OEM relationship will see NEC market and sell the solution, which integrates Scale’s HC3 software with NEC’s D120h Express 5800 high-density server.
Mobility
Dell Technologies unveils ‘cross-Dell’ Unified Workspace solution
The Dell Technologies Unified Workspace is a new client solution launched collaboratively with VMware, Dell Client Services and Secureworks, which brings multiple components together into what is effectively a single SKU for customers.
Cloud
Dell Technologies plays matchmaker in birthing new Microsoft Azure-VMware partnership
Longtime Microsoft partner collaborator Dell Technologies kicked off their event by bringing VMware together with Microsoft to announce a partnership between two organizations who have not been close chums historically.
Cloud
Dell Technologies unveils new hybrid Dell Technologies Cloud
The new hybrid cloud combines VMware’s forthcoming VMware Cloud on Dell EMC with Dell Technologies Cloud Platforms, and is designed to be a building block for a complete digital transformation strategy.
Big Data
Splunk emphasizes delightful user experience with spring release enhancements
The big items in this release are Splunk Connected Experiences and Splunk Business Flow, which contain some functionality that were first demoed last fall at Splunk’s big customer event.
Artificial Intelligence
SAS COO: It’s not too late to get started in analytics
SAS COO Oliver Schanberger on how solution providers can identify customer challenges that can be solved through AI and analytics, and build confidence with quick wins.
Mobility
Cisco: WiFi 6 and 5G will drive network refresh
Cisco and its partners see the emergence of the two mobile networking technologies as a transformative event that has the potential to drive broader network upgrades.
Security
Secureworks targets mature organizations with new Red Cloak TDR SaaS application
With Red Cloak Threat Detection and Response, Red Cloak becomes a brand for software delivered without a managed service component. The channel partner play out of the gate is limited, but is likely to develop somewhat over time.
Security
SolarWinds lays out both short and longer-term goals of Passportal acquisition
SolarWinds immediately brings a suite to market incorporating Passportal’s password management and IT documentation technology, but has more ambitious plans as well.
Networking
Network Critical adds massive scalability to packet broker appliances
Network Critical expands the SmartNA PortPlus packet broker appliances they introduced last year from a single box to up to five, while still keeping the system simple to use.
Managed Services
IT Weapons sees Canadian small business as key in new round of managed services growth
IT Weapons has pursued an organic growth strategy since it was acquired to become Konica Minolta’s managed services arm in Canada. The acquisition of Calgary-based Continuity Solutions is designed to further that strategy in the small business space.
Internet of Things
Industrial cybersecurity firm CyberX unveils IIoT app for Palo Alto Networks Cortex platform
CyberX prepared an Industrial Internet of Things app for the original Palo Alto Networks Application Framework, and is now announcing availability of an app for its second generation, which should provide fruitful for Palo Alto Networks resellers.
Hyper-converged
Pivot3 sees major performance, value enhancements in newest Citrix Virtual Desktop integration
Pivot3 and Citrix have been partnered around a joint solution here for years, but the Pivot3 software now provides policy-based intelligence and much greater density.
Printing and Imaging
HP expands into digital textile printing
The first two models in the new Stitch S Printer series are an entry level machine designed for simplicity and for new and low-volume users, as well as a production workhorse.
Backup
Acronis opens up APIs to rebranded Acronis Cyber Platform
Acronis looks to build on the presence of its platform by opening it up to developers, something they say will materially assist their large number of channel partners.
Artificial Intelligence
Dell lays out principles for IoT success at Toronto roadshow event
Dell Technologies held the final one of their four Canadian events around the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence on Tuesday, emphasizing both the advantages and the challenges involved.
Small Business
netTALK seeks reseller partners for newly launched cloud-based telephone system for small business
netTALK, which has been in the consumer phone market for years, enters the commercial market, and is looking for both Master Agents and VARs to sell it.