Cloud
NetApp announces upgrades across hybrid cloud portfolio
Many of the enhancements are part of the new version of NetApp’s ONTAP software, which include ransomware protection, NVMe over TCP support and expanded data services.
Month: October 2021
Channel Programs
Splunk opening Workload Pricing to all is major plus for partners
Splunk also announced a major reworking of its partner program, which is now the Splunk Partnerverse Program, and features a new badging system that unlocks paths to higher rewards.
Backup
Ransomware focus of new offerings being announced at Cohesity’s first ever user conference
One of the new services, Cohesity DataGovern, is specifically focused on data exfiltration, the latest tactic being employed in ransomware by cybercriminals.
Networking
Aruba leverages Pensando partnership to create industry’s first Distributed Service Switch
The Aruba CX 10000 Series Switch creates a new product category that protects east-west traffic in the data centre, brings new economies of scale, performance and price, and won’t compete directly with partners’ existing firewall business.
Managed Services
Kaseya marks return to live global conference with Connect IT Global 2021
The overarching theme of the Kaseya event this year is security, but the company is also announcing a broad range of significant product enhancements, and a new Cybersecurity Management Certification Program.
Managed Services
SaaS Alerts announces first third party monitoring solution for IT Glue
The announcement, being made at the Kaseya ConnectIT event, is likely to bring SaaS Alerts a significant number of new MSP partners, while being the first of the MSP-focused documentation companies to get third party monitoring will also benefit IT Glue.
Cloud
Cybersecurity startup Valence announces $7 million seed funding round around business application mesh visibility solution
Valence’s solution is unique in the market because of its focus on the non-human element driving interconnectivity between business applications, and they expect to begin building out a channel in early 2022.
Artificial Intelligence
Zoho adds new apps, services and platform enhancements to Zoho One
Zoho’s new enhancements to their business operating system with over 50 apps continues their quest to more full integrate them, so that they effectively operate as one united system.
Channel Programs
Cybersecurity vendor Query.AI launches partner program to support 100% channel Go-to-Market model
Query.AI, which provides centralized insights from decentralized data to make cybersecurity investigations more efficient, has a strong integrated Go-to-Market motion with partners, and is looking to add a few more.
Channel Programs
Swimlane formalizes channel program to drive expansion of new low code platform
Swimlane sees major new channel opportunities through their low code platform, including SMBs through MSP partners.
Managed Services
Datto brings acquired BitDam technology to market as SaaS Defense
Datto’s new SaaS Defense solution, which has been integrated within SaaS Protection product as an additional option, is an enterprise grade solution with a unique technology that produces a higher threat detection rate.
Podcasts
Windows Server Explained Power by Intel® Xeon® Series: Canadian executive leaders tackle top opportunities
In this special Executive Edition of Windows Server Explained, Kirk asks key questions to some of the most knowledgeable executives in the industry.
Cloud
GitLab extends strength of strategic ecosystem around Kubernetes with GitLab Operator introduction to run on Red Hat OpenShift
GitLab has supported vanilla Kubernetes for years, but the Red Hat integration enables it to run on OpenShift, to provide additional value for both customers and partners.
Backup
HPE moves into unified analytics and data protection around GreenLake consumption-based services
The two new services, which will be available in the first half of 2022, expand both HPE’s cloud services portfolio and as-a-service opportunities for their channel partners.
Cloud
Dell unveils new edge, telecom solutions
The announcements being made today at this year’s Dell Summit all revolve around the company’s newer edge and telecom businesses.
Storage
Hitachi Vantara announces major storage product refresh, roadmap strategy
Hitachi announces new product for their VSP 5000 and VSP E-Series, along with non-disruptive upgrade capabilities for both, as well as an enhancement of their HCP platform to accommodate new use cases.
Cloud
Sage acquires GoProposal to strengthen accountant partners with unique proposal management software
GoProposal’s software provides a complete client onboarding system, focused on automated pricing, proposal, and engagement letter solutions, and also demonstrates to the customer the value that the accountants’ other software recommendations provide.
Distribution
Ingram Micro Canada wins big at HR industry awards
2021 has been an awards-filled year for Ingram Micro Canada! Find out more in this guest blog from HR director Lori Scarlett.
Unified Communications
Jabra launches new Evolve2 75 enterprise headsets for hybrid working environments
The Evolve2 75 is the first Evolve headset to have fully adjustable Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, and also has additional new features like a unique dual-foam technology earpiece design.
Podcasts
Windows Server Explained Power by Intel® Xeon® Series: Setting the table
In the first of this guest podcast series by Ingram Micro Canada, experts from Microsoft Canada and Intel Canada discuss the market for on-premise servers, and outline top partner opportunities.