Siemplify says that the enhancements to their SOAR platform will further build on the company’s growing channel momentum.
Security
New architecture, improved playbook design highlight new Siemplify release
by Mark Cox •
Computers, Hardware, Mobility
Dell adds high-end AI-powered 9000 line to Latitude family
by Mark Cox •
In addition to a new premium family in Dell’s Latitude commercial laptop line, other commercial market products being introduced around CES include new monitors and an updated XPS 13.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Software
TIBCO doubles down on partner ecosystem as key component of hybrid cloud innovation
by Mark Cox •
TIBCO talked with ChannelBuzz at AWS Re:Invent about how the company has pivoted to an increasingly hybrid and cloud-native world, and how partners like AWS are now a core part of that strategy.
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Internet of Things, Security
Nozomi Networks continues IT tech partnership expansion with expanded Cisco, IBM relationships
by Mark Cox •
The new Cisco validated integration is with Cisco Identity Service Engine, while the integration with IBM’s QRadar SIEM has been expanded.
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Partnerships, Security
eSentire broadens EDR ecosystem with new CrowdStrike alliance
by Mark Cox •
eSentire has been a strategic partner of Carbon Black – and that partnership remains in force notwithstanding VMware acquiring Carbon Black – but the new partnership with CrowdStrike gives eSentire customers more choice and channel partners more options.
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Cloud, Networking, Virtualization
Citrix adds intelligent feed and personalized workflows to Workspace
by Mark Cox •
Citrix completes the integration of the Sapho technology acquired this year into Workspace, and while Citrix offers many integrations with key apps out of the box, they also provide an SDK which will provide a rich opportunity for partners.
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Partnerships, Security
OpenText, Lastline form new strategic partnership
by Mark Cox •
The new relationship will integrate Lastline’s network visibility and advanced malware analysis solutions into OpenText Dynamic Analysis for EnCase Endpoint Security, although Lastline is hopeful the relationship will expand further.
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Managed Services, Security
Sophos expands MSP Connect program with new MSP options for MTR and Optix solutions
by Mark Cox •
Sophos also announces expanded RMM/PSA integrations with Datto, Kaseya and ConnectWise
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Security, Storage
Satori Cyber emerges from stealth with holistic data protection and governance solution
by Mark Cox •
The startup is focusing on North America out of the gate, and while they will initially sell direct until they build up some traction, they see their solution as idea for cloud-focused system integrators.
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Backup, Channel Programs, Managed Services
Cobalt Iron features higher renewal margins on SaaS renewals in new partner program
by Mark Cox •
Rodney Foreman, Cobalt Iron’s chief revenue officer, emphasizes that the unique nature of the company’s SaaS model in enterprise data protection allows them to offer significantly higher margins than competitors.
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Backup, Managed Services, Mobility
Pulseway adds integrated cloud backup to their RMM solution
by Mark Cox •
Pulseway expects strong MSP support for their new cloud backup option, which has different pricing for workstations and servers, and is fully integrated into the RMM for maximum ease of use.
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Networking
Cisco unveils ‘Internet for the Future’ components with Silicon One unified silicon architecture
by Mark Cox •
In addition to the ‘Holy Grail of Silicon’ that can be used in any form factor, Cisco also announced its new Cisco 8000 Series, a platform built on the new silicon which scales from small devices to a huge 18-slot chassis.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Storage
Joe Barnes joins Hammerspace to run channel-centric global file system strategy
by Mark Cox •
Coincident with the announcement of Barnes’ official appointment, Hammerspace announces their first channel partner program.
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Computers, Financing
HP expands partner and customer financing options with multi-vendor model
by Mark Cox •
HP announces new financing and leasing options through an expansion of their partnership with HPE Financial Services, and a new partnership with global financing firm DLL Group. They also indicated more financing partners will be added.
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Managed Services, Partnerships, Security
Netsurion, IT Glue partner to add documentation to EventTracker SOC as-a-Service
by Mark Cox •
IT Glue was the overwhelming choice of Netsurion partners for the first EventTracker integration.
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Managed Services, Security
Barracuda begins to build out security-centric RMM offering with Content Shield integration
by Mark Cox •
Barracuda’s integration of Barracuda Content Shield into the Managed Workplace RMM platform it acquired earlier the year is slated to be the first of many, as Barracuda looks to make the platform a power in the MSP space.
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Cloud, Software
Talend deepens AWS relationship with Retail Competency, RedShift Ready designation and Marketplace availability
by Mark Cox •
AWS is a key partner in Talend’s cloud strategy, which this year will see the vendor sell more than half its new bookings on cloud products for the first time.
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Networking
Silver Peak adds massive global scalability to SD-WAN edge platform
by Mark Cox •
The Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN edge platform receives new multi-fabric orchestration and management and one-click automation capabilities, as well as the ability to easily manage many more sites than before.
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Hyper-converged
Scale Computing launches tiny HCI edge appliance at under $5,000
by Mark Cox •
Based on Intel’s Gen 10 NUC, the small form factor HE150 has the same software stack as Scale’s HC3 appliance, but is aimed at even smaller sites without even a small server closet, as it takes up only the space as three stacked smartphones.
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Security
McAfee adds container security to MVISION CLOUD with integration of NanoSec technology
by Mark Cox •
McAfee’s integration of container security into its existing IaaS framework also brings security earlier into the DevOps cycle, to make it easier for developers to bake it in.
