Hardware

Paragon Software reworks tech license tool as multi-purpose utility for end users

June 24, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new IT Essentials Toolkit, which handles virtualization, disk management and system optimization for servers and workstations, is a product many Paragon partners use themselves, but now it is also packaged in a SKU they can sell to their own customers.

Connected Data augments NAS with Transporter Network Storage Connector

June 15, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

The free Connector front-ends a NAS device, allowing the Transporter appliance to sync important files and folders seamlessly to users’ laptops and mobile devices, to overcome NAS’s limitations with mobility.

Microsoft Surface Hub large-screen collaboration device available July 1

June 11, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Partners who have been selling A/V gear should like the Surface Hub, which Microsoft is touting as a product that will make traditional high end conferencing systems and displays obsolete, as well as replace projectors, wireless receivers and digital whiteboards.

Dell launches Internet of Things initiative with new division, IoT gateway product

June 2, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell is looking to define itself as being able to work with the operational technology (OT) necessary for the Internet of Things as well as IT, with the new gateway product customized for the purpose to do both.

Moving beyond hyperscale: Dell DCS looks to embrace smaller customers

June 1, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell’s Data Center Solutions group was created to optimize Dell’s working relationship with its large hyperscale customers, but today, partly as a result of Dell going private, DCS is working with a broader range of customers to design customized solutions that meet their needs.

Designing Dell: Dell’s Industrial Design team talks turkey with media

May 29, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell’s hardware designers explain their original mandate, to turn Dell from a follower to a leader in product innovation, and discuss their design philosophy and principles that underlay the large degree of success they have in this area now compared to a decade ago.