Month: May 2023

Software

Dell announces major security, efficiency improvements to PowerStore software

May 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces major security, efficiency improvements to PowerStore software
Other storage families in the Dell portfolio are also announcing some upgrades, but PowerStore is the major one this time around.

Epson Sponsored Content

The evolution of Epson’s WorkForce printer lineup

May 9, 2023 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The evolution of Epson’s WorkForce printer lineup
Epson’s Kaila Murphy explains the decision to reduce the number of printers in its WorkForce lineup and what it means for partners in this edition of the podcast.

Channel Programs

Informatica opens new ISV partner program to early access

May 9, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Informatica opens new ISV partner program to early access
The new ISV partner program differs from its predecessor in that it is consumption aligned, and also minimizes barriers to entry.

Cloud

Ingram Micro expands Xvantage to vendor community

May 8, 2023 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro expands Xvantage to vendor community
Ingram Micro’s digital platform gets its third pillar as the distributor invites its first vendors into Xvantage, promising greater business insights and a streamlined way of onboarding new offerings.

Security

Okta making creative use of channel in Canadian market

May 8, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta making creative use of channel in Canadian market
Okta, which is in the process of moving its main Canadian office, is driving a channel strategy in Canada that makes broader use of partners than in the U.S.

Channel Programs

Riverbed unveils new ACE program for MSPs selling Alluvio product family

May 8, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed unveils new ACE program for MSPs selling Alluvio product family
The new MSP program, the first shoe to drop in what will be a complete restructuring of Riverbed’s partner program by the end of this year, is focused on broadening Riverbed’s presence downmarket from their traditional enterprise base for their Alluvio Unified Observability Solutions.

Artificial Intelligence

Salesforce caps off torrent of announcements with Slack GPT and expansion of Accenture partnership

May 4, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Salesforce caps off torrent of announcements with Slack GPT and expansion of Accenture partnership
Salesforce concluded a series of announcements over the last several days with two specifically around Generative AI, including Slack GPT, which will bring Generative AI to Slack, and an expansion of their existing partnership with Accenture which will result in an acceleration hub for generative AI.

Cloud

Zoho Canada SMB survey shows optimism, but some concerns lurk in the data

May 1, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zoho Canada SMB survey shows optimism, but some concerns lurk in the data
62% of SMBs were positive about the future, although growth expectations for most were tempered, and views about data privacy raise some concerns.

Channel Programs

Aruba lays out strategy vision for channel partners

May 1, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba lays out strategy vision for channel partners
Aruba’s channel leaders summed up the importance of the Atmosphere event for partners, and gave an indication of where partner strategy is headed.

Networking

Wireless seen as cutting edge of HPE Aruba’s future

May 1, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Wireless seen as cutting edge of HPE Aruba’s future
With the promise of Private 5G, which is a new technology for Aruba, and Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, wireless is likely to become a larger component of Aruba’s business.