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Zoho unifies BI and integration platform within next-gen low code Zoho Creator Platform

March 3, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zoho unifies BI and integration platform within next-gen low code Zoho Creator Platform
This is the sixth major redo of Zoho’s low code platform for both developers and Line of Business users, but the changes are so significant that the company says it is essentially a next-generation product.

Artificial Intelligence

Salt Security unveils improved channel program, new channel chief

February 2, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Salt Security unveils improved channel program, new channel chief
Jon Peppler, Salt’s new Vice President of Worldwide Channels, sees extraordinary growth in the API Security market as almost certain, and that an enhanced channel program is needed to help partners meet demand.

Cloud

GitLab extends strength of strategic ecosystem around Kubernetes with GitLab Operator introduction to run on Red Hat OpenShift

October 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on GitLab extends strength of strategic ecosystem around Kubernetes with GitLab Operator introduction to run on Red Hat OpenShift
GitLab has supported vanilla Kubernetes for years, but the Red Hat integration enables it to run on OpenShift, to provide additional value for both customers and partners.

DevOps

Service Level Objective provider Nobl9 launches first channel program

September 22, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Service Level Objective provider Nobl9 launches first channel program

SLOs, which are focused around DevOps, are fundamentally different from SLAs, in that they measure an optimal point where poor SLA levels are avoided, but so are expensive standards which also deter innovation.

DevOps

Sophos adds SOAR capability to MTR and XDR solutions through Refactr acquisition

August 5, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sophos adds SOAR capability to MTR and XDR solutions through Refactr acquisition
Refactr had been selling their platform for DevSecOps automation, and while it is good at that, the same capabilities also make it ideal as a SOAR platform, Sophos says.

Channel Programs

Cisco makes major new enhancements to Integrator and Provider roles

June 30, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco makes major new enhancements to Integrator and Provider roles
Most of the changes require more partner investment in training in exchange for more rewards. The two new roles, Developer and Advisor, are still not quite ready, and are scheduled to go live in August.

DevOps

Check Point shifts workload protection left with expansion of DevOps protection

June 18, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Check Point shifts workload protection left with expansion of DevOps protection
Check Point’s messaging around protection of any user on any device using any application is strengthened by expansion of workload protection, to provide stronger ability to deliver that using any application.

DevOps

Pillir looks to reshape SAP modernization with launch of low code EdgeReady Cloud platform

May 28, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pillir looks to reshape SAP modernization with launch of low code EdgeReady Cloud platform
Pillir’s redesigned platform combines their original ability to translate SAP legacy code into modern low-code with a lego block system that greatly speeds up the process, and the channel is the focus of their Go-to-Market strategy.

DevOps

ArmorCode looks to disrupt application security with launch of modular intelligent application security platform

May 14, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on ArmorCode looks to disrupt application security with launch of modular intelligent application security platform
The channel is a key part of ArmorCode’s strategy. Out of the gate they are already working with SI partners, and plan to add VAR partners going forward.

DevOps

IoTOps startup SecuriThings looks to channel to drive early stage growth

May 4, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on IoTOps startup SecuriThings looks to channel to drive early stage growth
Israeli-based startup SecuriThings, fresh off a $14 million funding round in February, is using some of that money to build out its channel ecosystem, which will include a partner program.