Articles by Mark Cox

Mobility

Wandera expands Microsoft partnership to broaden mobile security into other applications

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Wandera expands Microsoft partnership to broaden mobile security into other applications
The extended partnership integrates Wandera with the Microsoft EMS suite as well as Intune, to provide Wandera and its channel with the more comprehensive type of mobile security solution they see customers wanting today.

Networking

TP-Link and B.C-based partner deliver Wi-Fi solution for Sandman Hotel chain

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on TP-Link and B.C-based partner deliver Wi-Fi solution for Sandman Hotel chain
This significant-sized deal is the product of TP-Link’s initiatives to expand their market upmarket and to develop relationships with specialized partners who do these kinds of deals.

Networking

Aruba strengthens IoT portfolio with AI-based ClearPass Device Insight, expanded AP roster

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba strengthens IoT portfolio with AI-based ClearPass Device Insight, expanded AP roster
ClearPass Device Insight allows IoT devices to be visible with precision rather than identified generically as a Linux or Windows device, so that policies can be properly implemented on them.

Cloud

IBM refreshes Storwize V5000 series, and adds AWS and container support

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on IBM refreshes Storwize V5000 series, and adds AWS and container support
IBM is making a broad series of storage announcements today at an event in Rome, with completion of the Storwize refresh with the V5000 series, including new NVMe models, being the highlight.

Backup

New Axcient channel chief emphasizes commitment to 100 per cent channel model

April 1, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Axcient channel chief emphasizes commitment to 100 per cent channel model
Axcient has named Gina Thompson as Vice President of Channel and Worldwide Distribution.

Managed Services

ServiceNow Madrid release enhances no-code capability in new mobile-first approach

April 1, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on ServiceNow Madrid release enhances no-code capability in new mobile-first approach
The integration of native mobile capabilities acquired with SkyGiraffe fundamentally reshapes the user experience and adds significant new capabilities, with more to come as other types of applications are addressed in the same way.

Cloud

Rise of SaaS increases vulnerability to insider threats

April 1, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rise of SaaS increases vulnerability to insider threats
A new study finds that file sharing applications are a particular problem in SaaS security, with accidental exposure of information being the biggest source of internal threats.

Cloud

Ecommerce platform vendor Elastic Path takes cautious approach as strategic partner Adobe rolls out Commerce Cloud

March 29, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ecommerce platform vendor Elastic Path takes cautious approach as strategic partner Adobe rolls out Commerce Cloud
The announcement that the technology Adobe acquired last year with Magento is now generally available as Adobe Commerce Cloud was a major highlight of Adobe Summit. For Adobe ecommerce vendor partners who have worked with Adobe in this space, the consequences are not yet clear.

Artificial Intelligence

Tech Data adds Robotic Process Automation solutions to line card in U.S. and Canada with Automation Anywhere partnership

March 29, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tech Data adds Robotic Process Automation solutions to line card in U.S. and Canada with Automation Anywhere partnership
Automation Anywhere’s software robotics will allow partners involved in business process automation to scale it up more rapidly and at lower cost.

Cloud

Microsoft announces expansion of  Open Data Initiative with Adobe and SAP

March 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft announces expansion of  Open Data Initiative with Adobe and SAP
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella appeared at the Adobe Insight event to highlight the extended initiative, which also saw a demo of how Unilever uses ODI to help reduce their plastic packaging.