Mobility

Mobility

BlackBerry simplifies and enhances UEM software suite portfolio

November 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on BlackBerry simplifies and enhances UEM software suite portfolio
The number of BlackBerry UEM suites is being reduced from five to three, with both security and productivity elements being enhanced, and partner services opportunities increased.

Computers

HP introduces turnkey high-powered ZCentral remote workstation solution

November 18, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP introduces turnkey high-powered ZCentral remote workstation solution
HP targets mobile power users with a solution whose software allows remote access to access pooled workstation power from almost any device.

Managed Services

RMM Pulseway reworks mobile remote control to allow management by IoS and Android apps

November 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on RMM Pulseway reworks mobile remote control to allow management by IoS and Android apps
The new capability lets MSP techs use phones and tablets for all but the most heavy duty tasks, through a built-in feature in both the iOS and Android mobile apps.

Internet of Things

SOTI continues path beyond EMM with new analytics, IoT and identity solutions for SOTI ONE platform

October 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SOTI continues path beyond EMM with new analytics, IoT and identity solutions for SOTI ONE platform
SOTI Insight, the new analytics capability, is intended to be just the start of what will provide customers with a broad range of granular use cases.

Channel Programs

BlackBerry adds new Silver tier to promote UEM, enable Authorized partners

October 7, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on BlackBerry adds new Silver tier to promote UEM, enable Authorized partners
The new Silver tier requires two days of training, rather than two weeks like the Gold tier, is focused on UEM, and gives Authorized partners the ability to move up and beyond reselling.

Computers

Lenovo expands ThinkBook SMB sub-brand with first 15 inch, new 14 inch models

September 30, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo expands ThinkBook SMB sub-brand with first 15 inch, new 14 inch models
Lenovo adds to the portfolio of SMB-focused products it introduced at their Accelerate event this spring with two new models, including their first 15 inch one in this series.

Mobility

SyncDog partners with Symantec to add bite to Symantec Endpoint Protection

September 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SyncDog partners with Symantec to add bite to Symantec Endpoint Protection
SyncDog’s technology, which focuses on protecting data on devices rather than the device itself, is particularly strong in BYOD cases because it doesn’t impact personal data on a device.

Computers

Panasonic adds modular expandability, longer battery life to new semi-rugged TOUGHBOOK 55

September 9, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Panasonic adds modular expandability, longer battery life to new semi-rugged TOUGHBOOK 55
The modular expansion capability will likely please channel partners unhappy at how long it took to get product in their hands in the past, as this will make it much easier to customize the laptops in the field.

Mobility

Dell brings Chromebooks to the enterprise with Unified Workspace integration and enterprise models

August 29, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell brings Chromebooks to the enterprise with Unified Workspace integration and enterprise models
For the channel, the new Chromebook Enterprise models, and the addition of the Chromebook OS to Unified Workspace turns their Chromebook business from selling a box to schools into a differentiated enterprise solution.

Mobility

NetAlly CEO Parrottino says former NETSCOUT component will double down on channel

August 23, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetAlly CEO Parrottino says former NETSCOUT component will double down on channel
Mike Parrottino, NetAlly’s CEO, who has a long channel background at HP, talks with ChannelBuzz about his new company, and how the channel will fit in.