Microsoft’s new Power BI for Office 365 offers businesses a touch of intelligence on top of their existing cloud-based applications.
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Microsoft adds a touch of BI to Office 365
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IBM sees SoftLayer as x86 server replacement
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
IBM may be selling its x86 server unit to Lenovo, but it doesn’t see it or its reseller partners getting out of the server business entirely.
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Podcast: Shawn Massey of StorageCraft
by Robert Dutt •
StorageCraft channel sales manager Shawn Massey joins the podcast to discuss a busy 2013 in backup and data recovery, and to set the stage for 2014.
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Ericsson, Ciena try to jump-start SDN
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
In a marriage of SDN convenience, Ericsson and Ciena are teaming up on joint transport solutions that bring together the pair’s optical and IP capabilities.
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VMware Canada focuses on channel enablement
by Robert Dutt •
Solution providers can expect “a very close alignment” with the whole Canadian organzation, channel chief Donna Wittmann says.
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HP readies first Mopria-certified printer
by Robert Dutt •
HP’s new Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476 is the first Mopria-certified printer to hit the market, and also introduces managed print-friendly security options.
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The end of Windows 7 is now in sight
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Microsoft set the end-of-sales date for Windows 7 consumer editions, in which the vaunted operating system will be no longer available for sale.
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IBM to partners: Transform or get left behind
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
IBM is pushing hard on its transformation message, saying that the development of cloud and mobile practices is critical to sustaining business viability.
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VMware CEO: Time to build “our second DNA”
by Robert Dutt •
VMware needs to build a second identity, CEO Pat Gelsinger tells the company’s partners. And that identity needs to be services-centric.
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VMware preps partners for software-defined enterprise
by Robert Dutt •
Vmware kicks off Partner Exchange 2014 by making the case for partners to look beyond server virtualization to the “software-defined data centre.”
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Podcast: Nitin Kawale of Cisco Canada
by Robert Dutt •
Cisco Canada president Nitin Kawale discusses a momentous 2013 for his company, and looks at what he believes 2014 will bring Cisco and its partners.
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Kaspersky to expand virtualization footprint
by Robert Dutt •
Kaspersky Lab looks to reach more partners with its Kaspersky Security for Virtualization offering by adding support for Microsoft and Citrix hypervisors.
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HP to charge for ProLiant server updates
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
HP sparked outrage when it announced plans to stop providing out-of-contract ProLiant server firmware updates. Here’s the thing: HP isn’t wrong.
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Sophos buys Cyberoam for hardware expansion
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Already pushing hard to expand its hardware business, Sophos announces its acquisition of India’s Cyberoam, a maker of unified threat management appliances.
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Hypertec to take Kaspersky to the Feds
by Robert Dutt •
After two years of negotiations, Hypertec inks a deal to represent Kaspersky Lab on the NMSO, opening up opportunities with the federal government.
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Kaspersky rolls out professional services program
by Robert Dutt •
Kaspersky Lab looks to increase access to professional services for its customers by enabling partners to resell, and deliver, higher-value offerings.
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Dell looks to make channel financing a growth tool
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Dell is teaming up with some financing heavyweights to give partners looking to investment in their own growth some more attractive credit options.
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Pure Storage ups ante on flash array services
by Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) •
Pure Storage is looking arm partners with a business model that changes the way end users buy and maintain their enterprise storage.
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New Microsoft CEO says partnering “is in our DNA”
by Robert Dutt •
Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s new CEO, says partnering is key to the company, but partnerships will evolve as Microsoft goes cloud-first and mobile-first.
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Tech Data launches new Global Mobility Unit
by Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) •
Tech Data is taking its mobile technology practice to a new level with the creation of a new unit that will coordinate go-to-market strategies and support.
