Year: 2021

DevOps

Pillir looks to reshape SAP modernization with launch of low code EdgeReady Cloud platform

May 28, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pillir looks to reshape SAP modernization with launch of low code EdgeReady Cloud platform
Pillir’s redesigned platform combines their original ability to translate SAP legacy code into modern low-code with a lego block system that greatly speeds up the process, and the channel is the focus of their Go-to-Market strategy.

Backup

Clumio adds second data protection solution to provide deeper visibility

May 27, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Clumio adds second data protection solution to provide deeper visibility
Clumio Discover, which is being offered as a free product, complements the core Clumio Protect offering, and is intended to steer non-Clumio customers to it.

Artificial Intelligence

TIBCO enhances and integrates Predict portfolio for improved hyperconverged experience

May 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on TIBCO enhances and integrates Predict portfolio for improved hyperconverged experience
The Spotfire, Streaming and Data Science solutions have been more deeply integrated on TIBCO’s platform, which improves customer time to value, and has channel partners enthusiastic.

Cloud

Guiding your customers through a subscription model for cloud services – Part 3

May 26, 2021 Avaya Guest Blog Comments Off on Guiding your customers through a subscription model for cloud services – Part 3
Avaya Canada’s Ian Purdell-Lewis on how solution providers can continue to drive customer transformation and value after the initial transition to the cloud.

Backup

Veeam kicks off virtual VeeamON 2021 event with strategy update and product sneak peeks

May 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam kicks off virtual VeeamON 2021 event with strategy update and product sneak peeks
Veeam also made some product announcements on the first day of their event, notably the addition of support for a fourth hypervisor, Red Hat Virtualization.

Data Management

Hitachi Vantara lays out data-driven strategy at Hitachi Social Innovation Forum

May 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hitachi Vantara lays out data-driven strategy at Hitachi Social Innovation Forum
Hitachi is using its three-day event, which continues through Thursday, to outline its focus on data-driven strategies and how customers in multiple verticals are already benefitting from them.

Networking

Extreme Networks kicks off Connect Virtual event with major AI expansion through ExtremeCloud IQ CoPilot

May 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks kicks off Connect Virtual event with major AI expansion through ExtremeCloud IQ CoPilot
Extreme also announced the Extreme 9000 series, a new carrier grade product, and senior leadership changes which include Canadian market lead Paul Semak being promoted to SVP of Americas sales, adding the U.S. to management of Canada and Latin America.

Distribution

Ingram Micro builds up RPA business with UiPath partnership

May 25, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro builds up RPA business with UiPath partnership
The distributor will make RPA a focus of its Centers of Excellence as it seeks to build a broader channel for the increasingly-important automation aspect of digital transformation.

Backup

Retrospect adds enterprise enhancements to SMB-focused Retrospect Backup 18 solution

May 25, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Retrospect adds enterprise enhancements to SMB-focused Retrospect Backup 18 solution
Retrospect adds strong ransomware protection and enhancements to their management console.

Networking

Aruba announces first enterprise grade WiFi 6E solution

May 25, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba announces first enterprise grade WiFi 6E solution
Aruba says the 600 Series of APs, which will be available in Q3, will provide partners with a key first mover advantage in a market that it likely grow very quickly.