Channel Programs

New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program

March 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program
Another new certification, for IoT, is being developed but not yet ready. DigiCert is also looking to manage possible channel conflict issues through a new automated deal registration system, which is still in the process of being rolled out.

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Networking

Nutanix CEO says Netsil acquisition will enable hypervisor-independent networking stack

March 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nutanix CEO says Netsil acquisition will enable hypervisor-independent networking stack
Nutanix makes its second acquisition in little over a week, and with Minjar and Netsil combined, Nutanix CEO Dheeraj Pandey says that Nutanix can build a next-generation control plane, with seamless movement between cloud stacks.

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Security

Enhanced automation, bidirectional integrations highlight DFLabs 4.3 version of IncMan SOAR platform

March 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Enhanced automation, bidirectional integrations highlight DFLabs 4.3 version of IncMan SOAR platform
DFLabs is moving to an all-channel model from a hybrid one, and the enhancements – all requested by customers – will make it easier for partners to sell the platform.

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Cloud

Morpheus Data continues partner acceleration with $250,000 Big Spiff

March 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Morpheus Data continues partner acceleration with $250,000 Big Spiff
Morpheus Data, which sells entirely through channel partners, focuses on cloud cost optimization, cloud management, and DevOps automation, and is seeing strong momentum, including an uptick in seven-figure deals.

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Cloud

McAfee enhances Cloud Security Platform in extending its support to Azure

March 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee enhances Cloud Security Platform in extending its support to Azure
The McAfee Skyhigh Security Cloud for Azure provides an enormous opportunity for the channel, with 50 per cent of enterprise customers projected by Gartner to buy their first CASB by 2020.

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Backup

Commvault continues expanding existing alliances, joining Hewlett Packard Enterprise Complete

March 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Commvault continues expanding existing alliances, joining Hewlett Packard Enterprise Complete
The expansion of Commvault go-to-market abilities with HPE comes on the heels of the expansion of theirInfinidat technology integration into a go-to-market relationship, and last year’s similar agreement with Cisco.

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Internet of Things

Arrow Connect IoT integration among new Workflow updates from Avaya’s Zang

March 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Arrow Connect IoT integration among new Workflow updates from Avaya’s Zang
Zang believes that the seven new updates to Zang Workflow will significantly help the channel, by making it easier for them to build customized applications for their customers.

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Tech Data Canada's Rick Reid on picking up Hartco's distribution business
Distribution

Rick Reid: The exit interview [Podcast]

March 8, 2018 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Rick Reid: The exit interview [Podcast]
Retiring Tech Data Canada president Rick Reid on his time in distribution, favourite memories from the industry, and what comes next.

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Software

Clari expands visibility into early stage sales accounts with new module for machine learning sales platform

March 8, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Clari expands visibility into early stage sales accounts with new module for machine learning sales platform
Clari Team Activity provides visibility into additional prospects who are not yet considered as pipeline sales opportunities, enabling sales managers to deal with potential problems in real time. and funneling additional data back into a company’s CRM system.

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