Year: 2019

Servers

Dell EMC emphasizes synergies between newly-launched Intel processors and its OpenManage software enhancements

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC emphasizes synergies between newly-launched Intel processors and its OpenManage software enhancements
While the sizzle in the new Intel server processors is the new Optane persistent memory, Dell EMC is emphasizing that new systems management software enhancements will optimize its potential over competitive servers.

Servers

Lenovo shipping new Cascade Lake-enabled servers and appliances

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo shipping new Cascade Lake-enabled servers and appliances
Lenovo  is announcing, and shipping, 15 new ThinkSystem servers and 5 ThinkAgile appliances, which are both optimized to work with Intel’s new Second Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors, and add some additional wrinkles of their own.

Servers

Supermicro unveils huge roster of market-ready Cascade Lake SKUs at Intel launch

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Supermicro unveils huge roster of market-ready Cascade Lake SKUs at Intel launch
While its large portfolio of SKUs for any and all use cases has always been a key part of Supermicro’s value proposition to the channel, they are emphasizing their Resource Saving Architecture’s power and saving capabilities in the refreshed models.

Security

Okta announces Advanced Server Access, and new capabilities for custom integrations

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta announces Advanced Server Access, and new capabilities for custom integrations
In addition to Okta Advanced Server Access, Okta Identity Engine and Okta Hooks both facilitate much great custom integration capabilities.

Mobility

Wandera expands Microsoft partnership to broaden mobile security into other applications

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Wandera expands Microsoft partnership to broaden mobile security into other applications
The extended partnership integrates Wandera with the Microsoft EMS suite as well as Intune, to provide Wandera and its channel with the more comprehensive type of mobile security solution they see customers wanting today.

Networking

TP-Link and B.C-based partner deliver Wi-Fi solution for Sandman Hotel chain

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on TP-Link and B.C-based partner deliver Wi-Fi solution for Sandman Hotel chain
This significant-sized deal is the product of TP-Link’s initiatives to expand their market upmarket and to develop relationships with specialized partners who do these kinds of deals.

Networking

Aruba strengthens IoT portfolio with AI-based ClearPass Device Insight, expanded AP roster

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba strengthens IoT portfolio with AI-based ClearPass Device Insight, expanded AP roster
ClearPass Device Insight allows IoT devices to be visible with precision rather than identified generically as a Linux or Windows device, so that policies can be properly implemented on them.

Cloud

IBM refreshes Storwize V5000 series, and adds AWS and container support

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on IBM refreshes Storwize V5000 series, and adds AWS and container support
IBM is making a broad series of storage announcements today at an event in Rome, with completion of the Storwize refresh with the V5000 series, including new NVMe models, being the highlight.

Distribution

The Quebec market and this week’s Montreal Technology Show with D&H Canada’s Roy Rivers

April 1, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The Quebec market and this week’s Montreal Technology Show with D&H Canada’s Roy Rivers
Roy Rivers of D&H Canada discusses the distributor’s investments in the Quebec market, and previews this Thursday’s Technology Show in Montreal on this edition of the podcast.

Backup

New Axcient channel chief emphasizes commitment to 100 per cent channel model

April 1, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Axcient channel chief emphasizes commitment to 100 per cent channel model
Axcient has named Gina Thompson as Vice President of Channel and Worldwide Distribution.