Year: 2021

Networking

Palo Alto Networks unveils complete SASE offering managed through a single dashboard

September 15, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks unveils complete SASE offering managed through a single dashboard
The new Prisma SASE combines Prisma Access’ security capabilities and Prisma SD-WAN into a converged service that provides Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Secure Web Gateway, CASB, Firewall as a Service and SD-WAN into a single solution managed with a unified dashboard.

Backup

Datto brings BCDR into Azure with Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure

September 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto brings BCDR into Azure with Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure
Datto has sold its on-prem SIRIS BCDR solution for years, but their new solution for Azure gives them their first such solution on a public cloud, along with measures to protect customers from public cloud pitfalls like egress charges and data cost fluctuations.

Backup

Barracuda announces major SASE, email and data protection solution enhancements at customer conference

September 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda announces major SASE, email and data protection solution enhancements at customer conference
Barracuda is also releasing a new survey at the event, showing how the danger level to customers from various threats, including ransomware, has increased significantly.

Cloud

In-person, hybrid or remote: Post-secondary schools need the right collaboration solution this school year

September 13, 2021 Avaya Guest Blog Comments Off on In-person, hybrid or remote: Post-secondary schools need the right collaboration solution this school year
With a split of in-person and virtual learning at colleges and universities, post-secondary institutions will have unique collaboration needs this year. Avaya Canada’s Stephen Brash offers some thoughts on how to solve for those needs.

Networking

Linksys, Fortinet expand partnership around Linksys HomeWRK for Business covering both corporate and personal accounts

September 13, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Linksys, Fortinet expand partnership around Linksys HomeWRK for Business covering both corporate and personal accounts
The companies see this combination of enterprise grade support for both corporate and personal accounts in the same device as a first in the market, fulfilling a need that has grown significantly during the pandemic.

Channel Programs

StrongBox Data Solutions looks to appeal to new types of partners with expanded global channel program

September 10, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on StrongBox Data Solutions looks to appeal to new types of partners with expanded global channel program
The most prominent new feature is a redo of the partner portal, which has been designed to leverage new capabilities in the just-released new version of the company’s StrongLink software.

Channel Programs

Nebulon launches smartPartner program to better leverage OEM partner channels

September 10, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nebulon launches smartPartner program to better leverage OEM partner channels
Nebulon, which launched a year ago with server-embedded infrastructure software delivered as-a-service that competes against the big HCI players, has designed their program to make it easier for HPE, Lenovo and Supermicro partners to work with them.

Backup

Dell strengthens data protection portfolio with enhanced PowerProtect Data Manager and Power Protect appliances and expanded managed service

September 9, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell strengthens data protection portfolio with enhanced PowerProtect Data Manager and Power Protect appliances and expanded managed service
The new offerings are being announced in conjunction with the 2021 Dell Technologies GDPI survey, which shows considerable customer doubt about their ability to protect their data, particularly against ransomware.

Hardware

Lenovo expands TruScale as-a-Service to encompass entire portfolio

September 9, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo expands TruScale as-a-Service to encompass entire portfolio
The expansion of TruScale into a company-wide offering was part of a major series of announcements, that included the related Hitachi Brain AI service and the Project Unity wireless connectivity framework.

Channel Communities

New CompTIA study finds cautious optimism in Canadian channel

September 7, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on New CompTIA study finds cautious optimism in Canadian channel
COVID’s turmoil has both positive and negative impacts, with the negatives including some retreat from focusing on emerging technologies.