HP also is announcing the new HP VR Backpack, a new version of their wearable PC.
Computers, Hardware, Mobility
HP refreshes EliteBook and workstation portfolios
by Mark Cox •
Hardware
Hardware
High end mobile refresh highlights Dell Precision workstation announcements at Computex
by Mark Cox •
Dell is announcing new versions of their Precision 5540, 7540 and 7740 mobile workstations, as well as two updated towers and a rack workstation.
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Channel Programs, Distribution, Hardware
ViewSonic steps up Canadian AV channel emphasis with new distributor, AV partner program
by Mark Cox •
Ottawa-based AV DataVisual will expand ViewSonic’s presence in the AV channel, and will focus on selling their interactive flat panels there.
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Channel Programs, Data Centre, Hardware
Lenovo Canada succeeding with Made in Canada messaging on SMB and channel strategy
by Mark Cox •
Colin McIsaac, Lenovo Canada’s executive director and GM, and Chris Fabes, Channel Leader in Canada, discuss Lenovo’s Canadian strategy and the role of the channel in it.
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Hardware
Dell sets new low price point with new entry level Precision mobile workstation models
by Mark Cox •
The new Dell Precision 3540 provides a new low price point for Dell entry level workstations, while the more powerful Dell Precision 3541 becomes what Dell says is a new price-performance leader for the segment.
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Hardware, Virtualization
LG looks to new IGEL partnership to expand its recent entry into end user computing
by Mark Cox •
The IGEL OS will now support LG monitors and All-in-Ones broadly, but the major element in this new partnership will be a new LG-designed replacement for the IGEL UD 9 All-in-One.
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Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Hardware
HPE highlights memory-driven computing in cutting edge genomic research at HPE Discover
by Mark Cox •
Biotech startup Jungla is the first HPE customer to use the new Memory-Driven Computing Sandbox, to accelerate processing of individualized genomic testing data by more than 200 times compared with traditional hardware, taking the time needed to get results from around 250 days to as little as a day.
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Hardware, Unified Communications
Plantronics broadens headset use cases with three new series
by Mark Cox •
The newly announced ones are the Voyager 4200 UC, aimed at the ‘corridor warrior,’ and the Savi 8200, which extends the range of the Plantronics line that supports deskphones, mobile phones and PCs. They also recently announced the Elara 60 series, which is a mobile phone station.
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Hardware, Partnerships, Storage, Virtualization
Scale Computing, APC bring Micro Data Center in a box solution to North America through Ingram Micro
by Mark Cox •
The joint solution leverages Schneider Electric’s offerings, to provide a solution of racks, power, and HCI that Ingram Micro will integrate as well as distribute.
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Hardware
ATEN brings Boundless Technology to 4-port KM switch
by Mark Cox •
ATEN has previously only made its Boundless technology, which removes the danger of short black screens when USB signals move from computer to computer, available in KVM-over-IP solutions. This gives it broader utility in control room applications which warrant always-on status.
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Channel Communities, Hardware
AV vendor Atlona looks to listen and learn with IT channel at CompTIA ChannelCon
by Mark Cox •
Atlona, which has been moving into the IT side of the AV space because of the convergence trends in the industry, is attending their first CompTIA ChannelCon event to talk with IT channel partners, get their take on convergence, and learn what the IT channel wants in an AV solution.
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Hardware
Dell introduces industry-first 1U rack performance workstation with entry-level Dell Precision 3930
by Mark Cox •
Dell also upgrades their two tower entry level workstations, with one, the Dell Precision 3630, getting a completely new chassis to make its form factor smaller.
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Hardware, Software
AMD touts software development as key in their hardware rebound
by Mark Cox •
Dr. Jeffrey Cheng, the chief software architect at AMD, was just named an AMD fellow. He talks with ChannelBuzz about AMD software’s role in the company’s recent turnaround.
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Hardware, Virtualization
IGEL refreshes workhorse UD3 series with second generation AMD Embedded G-Series SOC
by Mark Cox •
While IGEL introduced a splashy higher-end AMD powered device earlier this year, which has been selling well since its inception, the less expensive UD3 is the bedrock of IGEL’s business, accounting for three-fifths of their sales.
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Digital Signage, Hardware
ViewSonic deepens collaboration display portfolio with enhanced IFP60 series
by Mark Cox •
ViewSonic also announced two new commercial displays, the The ViewSonic CDE8600, a large 86-inch 4K digital signage display, and ViewSonic CDX5562, a 55-inch model with narrow bezels designed to be part of a large video wall.
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Hardware, Unified Communications
Lenovo expands Smart Office initiative with ThinkSmart Hub 700
by Mark Cox •
Lenovo continues their strategy designed to make them a major Smart Office player, with the announcement of their second ThinkSmart offering for the Smart Office, following up their first, which just was released to General Availability.
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Big Data, Hardware, Software
Hitachi Vantara announces hardware, software enhancements to Unified Compute Platform
by Mark Cox •
Just in time for SAP SAPPHIRE, several significant new SAP HANA software applications were announced, but that’s only a part of a fairly comprehensive Hitachi Vantara announcement.
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Hardware, Unified Communications
Lenovo reboots Smart Office message with ThinkSmart Hub 500 general availability
by Mark Cox •
Lenovo announces the GA of the Smart Office videoconferencing device, developed in partnership with Microsoft, that was announced last fall at Microsoft’s Ignite event. What they deem more important however, is their message to the market that this product is only the start of an initiative designed to make Lenovo a major player in the Smart Office space.
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Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Storage
Pure Storage unveils AIRI Mini as ‘game changer’ to democratize AI in the enterprise
by Mark Cox •
AIRI Mini is a joint engineering initiative between Pure and NVIDIA that provides an AI-focused solution with much less compute capability than AIRI, announced in March. It thus has a much lower entry point, and the companies think it will lead to strong interactions between infrastructure teams and data scientists.
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Channel Programs, Hardware, Unified Communications
Plantronics re-invents partner program, expanding support beyond traditional hardware partners
by Mark Cox •
Plantronics reworks its channel program to give greater emphasis to implementing their SaaS management solution, and to selling their hardware within broader solutions rather than simply as peripherals.
