HP announces three new Chromebooks, one aimed at each of three distinct user types.
Computers, Mobility, Virtualization
HP stresses Working From Home capability with new Chromebook releases
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Servers
Lenovo launches AMC EPYC two-socket servers
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The ThinkSystem SR645 and SR665, which use the second-generation AMD EPYC server processors, follow up the one-socket EPYC servers introduced last summer.
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Storage
Dell unveils new midrange offering with Dell EMC PowerStore
by Mark Cox •
While all current Dell EMC mid-range storage offerings will continue to be sold, the new PowerStore, which is up to seven times faster than the Unity XT midrange offering, becomes their Go-To offering for all-flash in the midrange.
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Software, Virtualization
Droplet Computing brings ‘offline DaaS’ containerized solution to Canada
by Mark Cox •
Droplet has partnered with Prianto Canada to build its Canadian channel for their cross-platform containerized application delivery offering.
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Storage
Pure Storage adds file and object replication to Flashblade with Purity 3.0 release
by Mark Cox •
Purity 3.0 also adds Filesystem Rollback, leverages Pure’s SafeMode functionality to enable the fast recovery of File systems from snapshots.
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Storage
VAST Data adds feature functionality as they look to expand broadly into the enterprise
by Mark Cox •
Over 20 new features, including support for Windows and MacOS applications, cloud data replication and native encryption, are intended to give VAST appeal beyond its initial customer base who looked to pure performance to solve their pain points.
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Cloud, Managed Services, Storage
NetApp looks to expand front-end VDI presence with CloudJumper acquisition
by Mark Cox •
NetApp sees its acquisition of a Workspace-as-a-Service provider and Citrix competitor as a logical complement to its own back-end presence in the space, which will create new synergies for customers.
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Managed Services, Networking, Security
RapidFire Tools adds Work From Home solution to help MSPs cope with home worker support
by Mark Cox •
The adaptation of the core Network Detective product adds a self-service portal that lets home workers scan their machines, scores them, and lets the MSP block unsafe ones from connecting to the network.
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Backup, Cloud
Clumio adds Microsoft 365 to enterprise backup SaaS offering
by Mark Cox •
While Clumio started doing VMware backup, and has added AWS to that, Microsoft 365 is the first major application they have added, with their long-term vision being a very broad workload support as part of a single service.
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Cloud, Security
Malwarebytes unveils their first server protection offerings
by Mark Cox •
Both the basic Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection for Servers, as well as Malwarebytes Endpoint Detection and Response for Servers with advanced EDR capabilities, leverage the Nebula cloud platform and offer integrated support.
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Networking
Cumulus Networks adds lifecycle management capabilities to NetQ 3.0
by Mark Cox •
Cumulus says that the synergies between its core visibility functions and the newly added lifecycle management capabilities will make life much easier for customers, especially ones with more limited IT staffs.
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Big Data
Couchbase adds more granularity, automation to 2.0 version of Autonomous Operator for Kubernetes
by Mark Cox •
The biggest change is Couchbase’s vastly increased automation capabilities, which will be of particular interest to customers with large Kubernetes deployments.
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Mobility, Security
Guardsquare looks to revolutionize mobile application threat intelligence with ThreatCast
by Mark Cox •
Belgian-headquartered Guardsquare recently opened a North American office in Boston, and sees the new ThreatCast capability as a key factor in expanding their business on this side of the Atlantic.
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Data Centre, Storage
Alluxio, Intel partner to bring joint in-memory acceleration solution to market
by Mark Cox •
Reference architectures around the synergies between Intel Optane persistent memory and Alluxio’s open source data orchestration software for the cloud using in-memory cache will initially sell through the AWS and GCP marketplaces. A rollout to a specialized integrator channel, and to Azure will happen during 2020.
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Channel Programs, Cloud
New Relic remakes partner program to reflect broader focus, modern channel
by Mark Cox •
New Relic has updated a partner program that no longer adequately reflected their solutions mix, or who was selling the solutions.
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Channel Programs, Security
New BeyondTrust channels leader Dee Dee Acquista talks strategy in new role
by Mark Cox •
Dee Dee Acquista’s job has been expanded over that of previous BeyondTrust channel chiefs, to add alliances as well, as the company looks to take its channel business to the next stage of growth.
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Partnerships, Security
vArmour continues aggressive ecosystem strategy with Digital Shadows partnership
by Mark Cox •
vArmour emphasizes that its new focus on close strategic partnerships is much more than a Go-to-Market story, and is vital to extend their application visibility and provide customers with a more proactive security posture.
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Backup, Managed Services
RMM/PSA provider Atera partners with Acronis for backup
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Some Atera MSPs were already using Acronis, and had asked for this integration to let them management the backup within the Atera management system.
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Cloud, Distribution, Unified Communications
Pax8 partners with Evolve IP to offer Evolve Teams with Enterprise Voice
by Mark Cox •
The deal will make Evolve IP’s voice integration between Microsoft Teams and Cisco VoiP available in Canada for the first time. It will also be sold initially through a Master Agent-style commission model, although that’s likely to evolve itself long-term.
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Managed Services, Software, Virtualization
Goliath Technologies appoints new head of sales to continue channel expansion
by Mark Cox •
Karen Armor comes to Goliath looking to continue their channel’s recent growth by segmenting the channel more effectively and increasing enablement resources, including the hire of a channel manager.
