Articles by Mark Cox

Hyper-converged

StorMagic adds key management, KVM hypervisor support to HCI platform

May 24, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on StorMagic adds key management, KVM hypervisor support to HCI platform
Both the new StorSecure Encryption and Key Management capability, which removes the need for third party key management products, and the KVM support significantly lower the total cost of a StorMagic deployment, an important consideration considering most of their deployments are small ones.

Cloud

Datrium adds DR to complete data services portfolio in multi-cloud platform

May 24, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datrium adds DR to complete data services portfolio in multi-cloud platform
Datrium has also rebranded their platform from DVX to Automatrix, with the logic being that the platform now has all its core components, with DVX being just one, the primary storage.

Backup

MSP-focused cloud monetization vendor HyAlto adds Veeam support as they build out ecosystem

May 23, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP-focused cloud monetization vendor HyAlto adds Veeam support as they build out ecosystem
HyAlto, formerly known as AirVM, has retooled its business model to simplify and more effectively monetize cloud services management for MSPs, and has announced support for the Veeam cloud as they build out their ecosystem.

Cloud

SwiftStack sees growing potential in Veeam partnership as they announce expanded relationship

May 23, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SwiftStack sees growing potential in Veeam partnership as they announce expanded relationship
The new SwiftStack Software Appliance has a added a 1click Application Profile for Veeam to simplify object storage for Veeam Cloud Tier. It is the second such Application Profile for SwifStack, following another one with Splunk announced earlier this month.

Backup

Veeam announces new ‘with Veeam’ strategic program

May 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam announces new ‘with Veeam’ strategic program
The new program differs from Veeam’s established Alliance programs in having a broader objective of building out a Veeam ecosystem where they are embedded in others’ solutions.

Backup

Veeam adds ability to restore from backups to Veeam Availability Orchestrator

May 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam adds ability to restore from backups to Veeam Availability Orchestrator
Other enhancements improve documentation, role-based granularity, remote restore capability, and licensing improvements for VCSPs.

Backup

Veeam strengthens cloud business with new distribution deal with Pax8

May 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam strengthens cloud business with new distribution deal with Pax8
Pax8 and Veeam also align strongly in the Office 365 space, and the new North American agreement should help grow Veeam’s business there.

Backup

Veeam hits $1 billion booking target as they announce plans for second act

May 21, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam hits $1 billion booking target as they announce plans for second act
Veeam hits a long-sought milestone as they looks to drive their hybrid cloud strategy with a new strategic partnering initiative.

Channel Programs

Lenovo Canada succeeding with Made in Canada messaging on SMB and channel strategy

May 21, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo Canada succeeding with Made in Canada messaging on SMB and channel strategy
Colin McIsaac, Lenovo Canada’s executive director and GM, and Chris Fabes, Channel Leader in  Canada, discuss Lenovo’s Canadian strategy and the role of the channel in it.

Networking

Innovative solution to accelerate SaaS applications highlights Riverbed spring release

May 21, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Innovative solution to accelerate SaaS applications highlights Riverbed spring release
In addition to the SaaS acceleration, an extension of Steelhead technology that can accelerate SaaS app performance by up to 10x, the release also enhances the Riverbed SD-WAN solutions and their Digital Experience Management solution.