The Dell Technologies CEO stated his views on multiple topics in a variety of topics during Q&A sessions at the event.
Data Centre, Storage, Virtualization
Nutanix to lose out as expanded Dell EMC VxRail appliance line targets VMware users?
by Mark Cox •
Dell EMC has announced upgrades to its hyper-converged VxRail and VxRack offerings, with hardware improvement stemming both from Intel Broadwell processors and optimization with PowerEdge servers. Many more configurations will be available, including a 3 node VxRail offering that drops the entry price by a quarter.
Channel Programs
Dell EMC previews new channel partner program to launch next February
by Mark Cox •
Big Data, Channel Programs
Looker unveils new data platform, channel program
by Mark Cox •
Unified Communications
Avaya sees new Equinox integrated UC as game-changer for the channel
by Mark Cox •
Channel Programs, Storage
Demand compels container management vendor Rancher to create partner program
by Mark Cox •
Data Centre, Networking, Storage
Lenovo creates new appliance-centric ThinkAgile portfolio
by Mark Cox •
ThinkAgile will initially consist of three components: their existing HX offerings with Nutanix software, beefed up with Lenovo networking; the newly announced CX line from a new partnership with Nimble Storage; and new OpenStack-based offerings that will first be limited to China, and eventually roll into other geos.