Mark Cox

Distribution, Security

PFU Systems comes to Canada through Foreseeson IT Distribution

by Mark Cox • January 23, 2015

PFU’s hybrid network visibility and intrusion prevention solution will come to Canada for the first time, starting in western Canada and moving east.

Cisco’s Security Manifesto for the real world

by Mark Cox • January 22, 2015

Cisco believes security teams need to rethink strategy, to ensure that their principles assist users in resisting attacks – since the reverse is all too common now.

Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal

by Mark Cox • January 22, 2015

The deal covers both the U.S. and Canada, with Canada being a key aspect of the deal as Nexenta looks to broaden its penetration in this market.

Cisco Canada showing strong momentum in security

by Mark Cox • January 21, 2015

Cisco has followed up momentum from the acquisition of Sourcefire, adding new capabilities and services and greatly strengthening Cisco Canada’s security team.

Danish authenticator vendor SMS PASSCODE expands in North America

by Mark Cox • January 21, 2015

The Danish multi-factor authentication vendor, which sells only through the channel, expanded into the U.S. last year, and is eyeing Canada for this year.

New Maxta reference architectures let partners offer custom turnkey solutions

by Mark Cox • January 21, 2015

Maxta has also enhanced its partner program to recognize the new offerings’ ability to better build a practice around Maxta

HDS enhances all three elements of Content Platform portfolio

by Mark Cox • January 20, 2015

The new enhancements to the Hitachi Content Platform extends its value as an integrated content mobility solution.

Toronto’s Jatheon signs first distribution deal with Tech Data Canada

by Mark Cox • January 14, 2015

The deal follows a successful soft launch last year which saw Jatheon appear at several of Tech Data’s cross country Business Builder tour events.

Ex-EMC channel exec Iventosch to lead ExtraHop’s channel push

by Mark Cox • January 14, 2015

Iventosch sees a parallel between NetApp creating the network attached storage category, and what ExtraHop is doing now, creating the category of network attached analytics

Citrix reshapes partner program along specialization lines

by Mark Cox • January 13, 2015

The new Citrix Solution Advisor program is a fundamental restructuring of Citrix’s partnering approach, which introduces Specialist Tracks to recognize and reward areas of focus.

Citrix acquisition of Sanbolic to make life easier for Citrix partners

by Mark Cox • January 12, 2015

The deal is all about increasing simplicity of operations inside of IT, and making it easier to deploy Citrix solutions, for both customers and partners.

NexGen spinoff out of SanDisk to return to all-channel model

by Mark Cox • January 9, 2015

While NexGen’s R&D and overall sales benefitted significantly from being part of larger companies, moving forward they believe they will be in a stronger position to satisfy customers as a separate company.

Kensington targets commercial market with ultra-thin lock system for ultrabooks and tablets

by Mark Cox • January 6, 2015

The new mobile lock is designed for devices smaller than 12 mm in thickness, but is compatible with traditional lock slots as well.

HP announces next-gen workstation Ultrabooks

by Mark Cox • January 5, 2015

The Zbook 15u checks in at 6.3 lbs compared to 4.23 for the HP Zbook 14, while both have 5th-generation Intel Core processors, up to 16 GB of memory and up to 1.25 TB of storage.

New HP display solutions feature virtual reality, ultra high-def and curved offerings

by Mark Cox • January 5, 2015

HP’s new display products include a major refresh of their ultra-high definition products, their first curved displays, and the industry’s first virtual reality displays.