Data Management

Cloud

Virtana looks to broaden their cloud optimization market with Optimize free version

December 9, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Virtana looks to broaden their cloud optimization market with Optimize free version
Virtana Optimize’s Free Tier offering is aimed both at companies a little smaller than Virtana’s traditional Global 2000 base, as well as at departments within larger companies as part of a ‘land and expand’ strategy.

Data Management

SOTI adds diagnostic intelligence to mobile devices with SOTI XSight

December 3, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on SOTI adds diagnostic intelligence to mobile devices with SOTI XSight
SOTI XSight adds a proactive diagnostic capability to phone analytics, something that is common in desktop and mobile PCs, but has not been part of broader mobile solutions before now.

Backup

HYCU introduces new PACE global channel program that reflects company growth

November 29, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on HYCU introduces new PACE global channel program that reflects company growth
The new channel program is designed to make things simpler, eliminating confusion by promising zero channel conflict, clarifying deal registration and establishing a minimum advertised price, and adding a new track for MSPs.

Channel Programs

Hammerspace steps up with Global Data Environment launch, new channel leader and new channel program

November 15, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hammerspace steps up with Global Data Environment launch, new channel leader and new channel program
Data management startup Hammerspace has unveiled an enhanced version of its global file system, and completed their transition to a 100% channel strategy with a new channel SVP and a new partner program.

Channel Programs

StrongBox Data Solutions looks to appeal to new types of partners with expanded global channel program

September 10, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on StrongBox Data Solutions looks to appeal to new types of partners with expanded global channel program
The most prominent new feature is a redo of the partner portal, which has been designed to leverage new capabilities in the just-released new version of the company’s StrongLink software.

Data Management

Observability provider Cribl expanding Go-to-Market, channel presence, with $200 million C funding round

August 25, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Observability provider Cribl expanding Go-to-Market, channel presence, with $200 million C funding round
Cribl, which makes it easier for companies to move their data around multiple tools, is planning an aggressive Go-to-Market expansion, which includes a channel that has been there from the beginning.

Artificial Intelligence

Hitachi Vantara launches Lumada DataOps Suite

August 19, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hitachi Vantara launches Lumada DataOps Suite
The formal launch of the DataOps Suite, following a soft launch in late 2020, marks the integration of Hitachi Vantara’s data products into a single microservices-based architecture.

Cloud

Datadobi enhances training resources with new DatadobiDriven portal

July 16, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datadobi enhances training resources with new DatadobiDriven portal
The new portal reflects the increase in Datadobi’s offerings beyond their original DobiMigrate, and the need to provide partners and customers with training around the newer solutions.

Artificial Intelligence

Hitachi Vantara improves Lumada use cases and ability to handle dynamic data with io-Tahoe acquisition

June 25, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hitachi Vantara improves Lumada use cases and ability to handle dynamic data with io-Tahoe acquisition
The acquired technology’s ability to expand the use cases around Lumada will also expand channel partners’ services opportunities.

Big Data

Komprise adds localized multi-site management capability in 4.0 release

June 21, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Komprise adds localized multi-site management capability in 4.0 release
The addition of the ability for the user to set different data management policies and activities for separate geos and branches is done through a single dashboard, which also facilitates even stronger analytics capabilities.