Year: 2019

Storage

NetApp brings new price point to its entry level AFF market with AFF C190

June 6, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetApp brings new price point to its entry level AFF market with AFF C190
The new product, sold only through the channel and available as an Express Pack, isn’t bringing NetApp down into the SMB space, but is rather aimed at customers with predictable environments.

Big Data

AtScale adds SDK, expanded PowerBI support to data warehouse virtualization platform

June 5, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on AtScale adds SDK, expanded PowerBI support to data warehouse virtualization platform
The SDK is part and parcel of AtScale’s move to a more agile quarterly release cycle. The platform also improves analytical query and security capabilities.

Security

Security and management upgrades highlight new SecureAuth identity platform release

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security and management upgrades highlight new SecureAuth identity platform release
New biometric multi-factor authentication, and Dynamic Perimeter geofencing are the two new security capabilities.

Channel Programs

Fidelis Cybersecurity embraces channel-first mentality in restructured partner program

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Fidelis Cybersecurity embraces channel-first mentality in restructured partner program
New channel chief Eddie DeWolfe said that while Fidelis has not been consistent on channel policy in the past, the company’s new CEO and executive team is now firmly committed to being channel focused.

Hardware

Dell EMC adds massive software options to Virtual Edge Platform with ADVA Ensemble partnership

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC adds massive software options to Virtual Edge Platform with ADVA Ensemble partnership
The partnership with ADVA Ensemble bundles a library of over 50 third party solutions into Dell’s VEP platform, with partners being able to pick and choose the ones that fit their business.

Managed Services

Sophos MDR capability from Rook and DarkBytes acquisitions to be broadly available to MSPs

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sophos MDR capability from Rook and DarkBytes acquisitions to be broadly available to MSPs
The MDR services Sophos acquired with Rook Security on Monday will be integrated with the DarkBytes platform acquired earlier, and Sophos’ own EDR offerings, and made available for MSPs without deep security experience and SOCs to resell.

Channel Programs

Next-gen SIEM vendor Securonix introduces channel program to empower MSSPs

June 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Next-gen SIEM vendor Securonix introduces channel program to empower MSSPs
The program, under the direction of industry veteran David Wagner, is aimed both at GSIs and resellers who already have a managed security service practice.

Software

Citrix looks to streamline workflows with next Workspace update

June 3, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Citrix looks to streamline workflows with next Workspace update
Citrix switched its focus a bit at this year’s Citrix Synergy, held recently in Atlanta. While its Workspace environment has long focused on providing workers access to the tools they use, at Synergy it previewed
Distribution

D&H Canada closes fiscal year with strong growth story

June 3, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H Canada closes fiscal year with strong growth story
The SMB-focused distributor grows at 14 percent in its fiscal year ended April 30, with its VAR business growing are more than twice that rate.

Software

Cherwell expands into Québec IT Service Management market with Uni-TI Consulting Group partnership

June 3, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cherwell expands into Québec IT Service Management market with Uni-TI Consulting Group partnership
Cherwell has had a limited partner presence in Canada, but their partnership with Uni-TI, who will lead with them and promote them aggressively, is expected to have a significant impact.