Year: 2021

Cloud

GitLab extends strength of strategic ecosystem around Kubernetes with GitLab Operator introduction to run on Red Hat OpenShift

October 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on 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

October 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on 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

October 13, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on 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

October 13, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on 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

October 13, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on 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

October 12, 2021 Lori Scarlett, Director, Human Resources, Ingram Micro Canada Comments Off on 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

October 12, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on 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

October 8, 2021 Ingram Micro Canada Guest Blog Comments Off on 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.

Channel Programs

VMware gears partners up for multi-cloud world at VMworld

October 8, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on VMware gears partners up for multi-cloud world at VMworld
At VMworld, in addition to their new solution announcements, VMware also announced new partner support initiatives, all of which will launch in Canada at the same time as in the U.S.

Channel Links

Hiring, staffing and retention in a tough job environment

October 7, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Hiring, staffing and retention in a tough job environment
Michael Slater of Sherweb joins us on the podcast to discuss the current tough environment for those looking to hire talent and offers tips on how solution providers can succeed in getting the people they need to grow.