Hardware

Hardware

Dell EMC unveils Virtual Edge hardware platform for SD-WAN

March 21, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC unveils Virtual Edge hardware platform for SD-WAN
Dell EMC isn’t becoming an SD-WAN vendor, but they will go to market with software partners integrated with their customized x86 adaption in the form of a networking platform, which is the first using the new Intel Xeon D-2100 processor.

Hardware

Ingram Micro veteran Holly Garcia looks to channel to grow ATEN North American business

February 5, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ingram Micro veteran Holly Garcia looks to channel to grow ATEN North American business
After almost two decades at Ingram Micro, Garcia takes on her first country manager role, and looks to jump start the ATEN KVM and Pro AV connectivity business by better managing their channel, and making more effective use of distribution.

Hardware

ViewSonic announces 32-inch 8K monitor as demand grows for larger commercial displays

January 11, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on ViewSonic announces 32-inch 8K monitor as demand grows for larger commercial displays
ViewSonic CES announcements also include a new 4K 27-inch model along with the XP in their Professional series, and two new Enterprise series models.

Digital Signage

ViewSonic simplifies ViewBoard collaboration with Intel Unite

October 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ViewSonic simplifies ViewBoard collaboration with Intel Unite
The integration of Intel’s Unite collaboration software into ViewSonic ViewBoard units both expands their functionality and simplifies their installation.

Cloud

Key issues raised for customers, partners at Dell EMC Canadian Summit

June 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Key issues raised for customers, partners at Dell EMC Canadian Summit
Michael Sharun, President of the Dell EMC Canada Enterprise Division, discussed the major takeaways from the event for the company’s customers and partners.

Computers

Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Long-time Tech Data Canada VP Greg Myers takes Lenovo Canada channel chief role
Myers’ retirement from Tech Data last month turns out to be an extended vacation, as the veteran distributor moves into Stefan Bockhop’s old position at Lenovo Canada.

Cloud

Michael Dell distributes wisdom at Dell EMC World

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Michael Dell distributes wisdom at Dell EMC World
Dell Technologies’ CEO took questions on a myriad of topics, ranging from the wisdom of doubling down on PCs when the segment is in decline, to why a traditional hardware company believes it to be well positioned for the cloud era.

Hardware

Lenovo to place new focus on workstations, desktops, low-lying services in 2017

February 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo to place new focus on workstations, desktops, low-lying services in 2017
Lenovo is preparing new incent programs to stimulate activity in these areas, believing that as areas where Lenovo lags the market, they represent relatively easy opportunities to grow against the market.

Cloud

ZeroStack adds deployment option on existing servers for their ‘cloud-in-a-box’ appliance

October 14, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on ZeroStack adds deployment option on existing servers for their ‘cloud-in-a-box’ appliance
While other companies offer a similar type of product, ZeroStack sees a competitive advantage in what it claims is the broadest range of customer choice in the way it can be deployed.

Hardware

Diablo Memory1 module hits production, along with Diablo Memory Expansion software

August 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Diablo Memory1 module hits production, along with Diablo Memory Expansion software
The Memory1 hardware was announced last year, but now, as it hits production release, it is accompanied by Diablo Memory Expansion (DMX) software.