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TIBCO kicks off virtual event with rollout of new Connect solutions

September 28, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on TIBCO kicks off virtual event with rollout of new Connect solutions
The new additions to the Connect portfolio include enhancements to TIBCO Cloud integration, a new TIBCO Cloud API management offering, and TIBCO Enterprise Message Service X, which allows the messaging service to handle cloud scale levels.

Cloud

Salesforce emphasizes new Slack integrations, innovations as Dreamforce event kicks off

September 21, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Salesforce emphasizes new Slack integrations, innovations as Dreamforce event kicks off
Salesforce also made several sustainability-focused announcements, including its achievement of Net Zero capability across its entire value chain, their Sustainability Cloud 2.0, and the addition of DreamPass to their Health Cloud 2.0.

Backup

Datto brings BCDR into Azure with Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure

September 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto brings BCDR into Azure with Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure
Datto has sold its on-prem SIRIS BCDR solution for years, but their new solution for Azure gives them their first such solution on a public cloud, along with measures to protect customers from public cloud pitfalls like egress charges and data cost fluctuations.

Cloud

In-person, hybrid or remote: Post-secondary schools need the right collaboration solution this school year

September 13, 2021 Avaya Guest Blog Comments Off on In-person, hybrid or remote: Post-secondary schools need the right collaboration solution this school year
With a split of in-person and virtual learning at colleges and universities, post-secondary institutions will have unique collaboration needs this year. Avaya Canada’s Stephen Brash offers some thoughts on how to solve for those needs.

Channel Communities

New CompTIA study finds cautious optimism in Canadian channel

September 7, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on New CompTIA study finds cautious optimism in Canadian channel
COVID’s turmoil has both positive and negative impacts, with the negatives including some retreat from focusing on emerging technologies.

Channel Programs

Cisco channel chief Dickson discusses new role, partner cloud opportunities

August 13, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco channel chief Dickson discusses new role, partner cloud opportunities
Zack Dickson, new vice president of Cisco Canada’s partner organization, joins us on the podcast to discuss his new role and dive deep into one of Cisco’s top priorities, the ever-expanding cloud market.

Cloud

McAfee MVISION Cloud unveils integration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 with an API integration to identify and delete hard-to find PII

August 10, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee MVISION Cloud unveils integration for Microsoft Dynamics 365 with an API integration to identify and delete hard-to find PII
McAfee is bringing the first API integration for sensitive data detection, threat protection and activity monitoring capabilities to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Cloud

Sage expands Sage Partner Cloud with new solutions and new strategic hosting providers

August 4, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sage expands Sage Partner Cloud with new solutions and new strategic hosting providers
Sage 100 Contractor and Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate are now available in the Sage Partner Cloud through strategic hosting partners. Two U.S.-based hosting partners have been announced, with more likely, although probably not in this calendar year.

Cloud

Pax8 signs on Zero Trust startup Isoolate to bring enterprise tech to SMBs

July 30, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 signs on Zero Trust startup Isoolate to bring enterprise tech to SMBs
While there are now a large range of Zero Trust solutions on the market, ones which scale down to the SMB well, and which are well suited for MSPs are rare, which leads Pax8 to think they have a winner with this new offering.

Cloud

HP Inc. acquiring Teradici to integrate the two companies’ remote computing software

July 28, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP Inc. acquiring Teradici to integrate the two companies’ remote computing software
HP says that Teradici’s brand and organization will remain after closing, with Teradici CEO David Smith running that business for HP, and Teradici’s many strategic relationships remaining in place.