Month: August 2019

Storage

NetApp announces fifth generation product with new EF600 array

August 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetApp announces fifth generation product with new EF600 array
The NetApp EF600 is a replacement for the EF570, and is a price-performance play aimed at HPC and other markets, where pure performance rather than some of the software features of the AFF line are required.

Channel Programs

Rancher Labs creates Platinum Partner tier in response to growth of Kubernetes

August 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rancher Labs creates Platinum Partner tier in response to growth of Kubernetes
Four initial partners were invited to the program, and were required to take additional certifications and commit to co-hosting free Kubernetes training classes. In return, they will engage in joint sales and marketing opportunities with Rancher.

Big Data

Naveego adds new capabilities for non-technical users to Data Accuracy Platform

August 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Naveego adds new capabilities for non-technical users to Data Accuracy Platform
Naveego also now uses machine learning to add the ability to profile data at the edge without having to transfer it.

Backup

Druva deepens AWS solution set with multi-tier intelligent storage, enhanced DRaaS

August 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Druva deepens AWS solution set with multi-tier intelligent storage, enhanced DRaaS
The multi-tiered storage tiering system for the AWS cloud covers all layers of AWS storage, including S3, Glacier and Glacier Deep Archive, with Druva moving the data either by its own policies or ones set by the customer.

Cloud

Cogeco Peer 1 reboots with new name [Aptum] and new strategy

August 19, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cogeco Peer 1 reboots with new name [Aptum] and new strategy
Susan Bowen, Aptum’s CEO, talks with ChannelBuzz about the company’s new brand and plans going forward.

Security

SMB-focused Untangle building out MSP channel, expanded product line

August 19, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SMB-focused Untangle building out MSP channel, expanded product line
Untangle, which has seen both the percentage of its business done through partners and by MSPs specifically grow significantly, will have new product in general release in Q4.

Backup

MSP-focused backup vendor Probax partners with Dropbox

August 16, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP-focused backup vendor Probax partners with Dropbox
Probax, which sells entirely to MSPs, and has built beyond its original base in Australia to develop a good presence in the U.S. and Canada, is already seeing strong interest in the solution, which is the first of its type that Dropbox has certified.

Managed Services

MSP Email security opportunities continue to grow: Barracuda

August 16, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP Email security opportunities continue to grow: Barracuda
Despite the continued improvement of security, a pair of new studies from Barracuda indicate continued end user problems, with spear phishing being a particular issue.

Managed Services

Smart wireless charging startup Chargifi deepening MSP presence

August 15, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Smart wireless charging startup Chargifi deepening MSP presence
Channel veteran Frank Raimondi is now part of the Chargifi team, and talked with ChannelBuzz about the MSP market and its role in Chargifi’s expansion plans, as well as confirming the timeframe for Canadian distribution through Ingram Micro.

Backup

New Zerto Americas channel director looks to enhance partner business with improved processes

August 15, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Zerto Americas channel director looks to enhance partner business with improved processes
Eric Barnhart’s background is in distribution, and he intends to use a distribution perspective on channel issues to help optimize Zerto partners’ abilities to leverage the total potential of the platform.