Palo Alto Networks unveils SaaS-based Strata Cloud Manager for AI-based Zero Trust management and operations

The company has also added improved versions of five next-generation firewalls to address specialized use cases, as well as some new capabilities in their software.

Cisco names Rodney Clark new channel chief on eve of Partner Summit

Cisco announced that former Microsoft global channel chief Rodney Clark will take over as its global partner leader as Oliver Tuszik looks back at a tumultuous half-decade.

NetApp announces integration with the VMware Sovereign Cloud, and simplified data management for modern virtualized applications 

The Sovereign Cloud integration brings the VMware compliance technology to enterprise storage, while the modernization of APIs between ONTAP and VMware vSphere improves the scalability and effectiveness of VMware’s VVols architecture.

VMware emphasizes growth of Generative AI ecosystem and partnerships at VMware Explore Barcelona

VMware announced new collaborations focused on the Private AI they introduced earlier this year at VMware Explore Las Vegas, with long-time partners Intel and IBM being the big two, as well as a third with IBM spinoff Kyndryl.

Canadian SAP-focused solution providers Syntax and Beyond Technologies close acquisition deal

The acquisition of Beyond brings together complementary skillsets that expands Syntax’s geographic reach, and strengthens them in key areas, including scaling out their French language facilities.

RSA to strengthen Canadian presence with Canadian data centre to support massive growth of SaaS business

The success of RSA’s RSA ID Plus IAM solution, which supports on-prem and hybrid environments as well as SaaS, has led RSA, which has a long history in Canada, to deepen its Canadian commitment by launching a new cloud tenant, their first Canadian data centre.

Zoho launches first two Canadian data centres in Montreal and Toronto

Zoho’s plans to  put data centres in Canada to appeal to both larger organizations with stricter data sovereignty rules and smaller ones with regulatory requirements was delayed for several years, but now the company is confident it will open new markets for them.

D&H Canada adds Extreme Networks, Check Point to portfolio

Extreme Networks gives D&H an expanded networking portfolio and an increased opportunity to attach new services, while Check Point provides enterprise security technology that can be sold in the midmarket and SMB.

Kubernetes automation platform startup PerfectScale launches first channel program

PerfectScale’s platform, which uses machine learning to remove the bloat that developers around Kubernetes, works with all Kubernetes systems, and the program is designed to assist a broad range of partner types.

Supporting SMB’s digital transformation 

Fortinet Canada director of channels Sean Campbell offers some thoughts on how solution providers can support the growth of SMB customers and keep them protected in this guest post.

HP expands cross-selling rewards, brings disties into Amplify

HP has announced further steps towards making its Amplify partner program all-encompassing, inviting distributors into the fold for the first time, simplifying how partners get paid for MDF activities, and finally bringing its distribution partners into the Amplify umbrella.

Inside ESET’s new distribution deal with D&H

ESET Canada’s Cam Leetham and D&H Canada’s Michelle Biase join us on the podcast to discuss the companies’ new partnership and how they’re working to help smaller resellers build up their security business.

NetApp introduces ASA C-Series family with capacity flash for top performance at near disk cost

NetApp to launch new partner hub

The digital portal allows partners to track deals  and register opportunities, and while the previous program has something similar, NetApp’s channel chief says that this one is better.