Year: 2021

Backup

Dell partners with Druva to introduce Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service

April 6, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell partners with Druva to introduce Dell EMC PowerProtect Backup Service
In addition to the new offering, which will let Dell partners who were already working with Druva apply that business to the Dell Partner Program, Dell is also announcing the addition of Google Cloud to the Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager cloud ecosystem, and the ability to lower snapshot retention costs with joint availability of PowerProtect Cloud Snapshot Manager and PowerProtect DD Virtual Edition.

Networking

Kemp brings NPMD capabilities into load balancer with integration of Flowmon technology

April 6, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kemp brings NPMD capabilities into load balancer with integration of Flowmon technology
Kemp’s load balancers now have the capability to manage all layers of the network, not just levels 4-7.

Channel Communities

Vendor-neutral Digital Workspace Ecosystem Alliance launches to bring consistency to digital workspace market

April 6, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Vendor-neutral Digital Workspace Ecosystem Alliance launches to bring consistency to digital workspace market
The new association launches with its first ten members, which does not yet include any of the largest players in the space, and a goal of removing confusion among customers and channel partners about the multiple definitions used around remote and hybrid work.

Marketing

Tips for digital marketing success

April 5, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tips for digital marketing success
Cisco Canada marketing executive Luxy Thuraisingam shares her thoughts on how marketing has evolved in the pandemic era and how solution providers can succeed in digital marketing in this edition of the podcast.

Managed Services

Datto launches Datto Commerce sales platform incorporating acquired Gluh technology

April 5, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto launches Datto Commerce sales platform incorporating acquired Gluh technology
The platform, originally made by an Australian company, has been made fully ready for the North American market, including being compliant with U.S. and Canadian tax laws.

Cloud

Guiding your customers through a subscription model for cloud services – Part 1

April 5, 2021 Avaya Guest Blog Comments Off on Guiding your customers through a subscription model for cloud services – Part 1
Ian Purdell-Lewis of Avaya Canada offers some advice on how to help customers think through the process of getting the right subscription for their cloud services.

Channel Programs

Zadara enters into strategic partnership with Ingram Micro and restructures partner program in move to 100% channel model

April 5, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zadara enters into strategic partnership with Ingram Micro and restructures partner program in move to 100% channel model
Zadara also has doubled the number of internal people involved in partner support.

Cloud

All-Canadian M&A takes place as Sherweb acquires outsourced MSP support provider Global Mentoring Solutions

April 1, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on All-Canadian M&A takes place as Sherweb acquires outsourced MSP support provider Global Mentoring Solutions
GMS provides outsourced white-labeled support like help desk and NOC services to MSPs, and the depth and breadth of their services will be a big advance in what Sherweb is able to offer their MSP partners.

Channel Programs

Infoblox cloud specialization program to craft a cloud-first future with SaaS channel partners

March 31, 2021 Infoblox Guest Blog Comments Off on Infoblox cloud specialization program to craft a cloud-first future with SaaS channel partners
Komal Akulwar of Infoblox details how the company’s new cloud specialization will create opportunities for solution providers.

Cloud

Cisco advances as-a-service push with Cisco Plus debut

March 31, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco advances as-a-service push with Cisco Plus debut
Cisco takes a big step in its ongoing mission to reinvent its offerings as subscription services with the impending launch of Cisco Plus bundles including Hybrid Cloud and Network-as-a-Serice.