Month: June 2019

Partnerships

CIRA launches its first firewall API integration to expand DNS security in Canada

June 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on CIRA launches its first firewall API integration to expand DNS security in Canada
CIRA has now deployed an API for its D-Zone DNS Firewall, and integrated it with Ottawa-based Field Effect Software’s monitoring and analysis platform, in what CIRA hopes will be the first of many such partnerships.

Networking

Cisco adds software certifications to learning portfolio

June 11, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco adds software certifications to learning portfolio
in the first major shift for its learning portfolio in more than a quarter-century, Cisco adds software skills certifications to its line of training around networking engineering, part of what it believes will be the skill set necessary to run enterprise networks going forward.

Printing and Imaging

Reinventing mindsets around recycling: How HP closed the loop with Canadian innovation

June 11, 2019 HP Sponsored Content Comments Off on Reinventing mindsets around recycling: How HP closed the loop with Canadian innovation
HP has manufactured more than 3.8 billion ink and toner cartridges with recycled plastics as a result of an innovative partnership with Montreal-based recycling pioneer The Lavergne Group.

Networking

Aruba unveils Instant ON portfolio right-sized for small business

June 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba unveils Instant ON portfolio right-sized for small business
The new portfolio is targeted at the sub-100 market, although it can scale higher than that, and will go to market solely through channel partners.

Networking

AI, IOT and multi-domain: Cisco shows next intent-based steps at Cisco Live

June 11, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on AI, IOT and multi-domain: Cisco shows next intent-based steps at Cisco Live
At the 30th Cisco Live event in San Diego, the networking giant shows off the next steps for its intent-based networking strategy, adding elements around AI and ML, Internet of Things, and building automation between the different domains within the enterprise network.

Hyper-converged

Scale Computing looks to get larger deals by going smaller with single processor HE500 series

June 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Scale Computing looks to get larger deals by going smaller with single processor HE500 series
The new model, designed for a single processor Lenovo SR250 server, is aimed at chains with very small deployments which typically have been using a PC at these remote sites.

Security

Cyber Observer makes push into North American cyber hygiene market with Merlin International

June 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cyber Observer makes push into North American cyber hygiene market with Merlin International
Merlin will run Cyber Observer’s sales and distribution in North America, in addition to leading their $8 million Series B funding round.

Networking

SD-WAN vendor Open Systems partners with Equinix as they build up North American business

June 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SD-WAN vendor Open Systems partners with Equinix as they build up North American business
This partnership, which is of great strategic importance to Open Systems, coincides with their making a major push into the North American market through a channel-focused strategy.

Big Data

Information Builders continues ‘sea change’ in platform strategy with new enhancements

June 10, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Information Builders continues ‘sea change’ in platform strategy with new enhancements
Information Builder Summit this year did not see any splashy new technological announcements or partnerships, but there were some significant new items, with some still in tech preview.

Channel Programs

Igneous adds two new channel leaders, expands partner program incents

June 10, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Igneous adds two new channel leaders, expands partner program incents
Unstructured Data Management-as-a-Service adds former Qumulo channel leader Jim Choumas as Vice President of Channel, while channel veteran Leonard Iventosch becomes Chief Channel Advisor.