Riverbed also provides updates on the status of the Xirrus integration project into SteelConnect – and other integration points.
Networking
Riverbed announces first Xirrus release, with midrange 11ac Wave 2 AP
by Mark Cox •
Networking
Distribution, Networking
Cisco Meraki finally comes to D&H Canada
by Mark Cox •
There has been a six month lag between D&H signing on Cisco Meraki in the U.S. and its availability in Canada, but the company thinks their partners – many of whom haven’t been selling cloud at all – will find it worth the wait.
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Cloud, Networking, Security
Cisco seeks partner help on security, cloud strategy, software
by Robert Dutt •
Cisco’s head of growth initiatives on where she sees opportunities to aid themselves (and Cisco) take their business in new directions.
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Mobility, Networking
Cisco, Apple press security message, eye expanded partnership
by Robert Dutt •
Cisco and Apple say their joint network/mobile security story is so solid, mutual customers should get insurance discounts.
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Networking
Cisco pushes importance of multi-partner approach for digital transformation
by Robert Dutt •
As it turns its attention to taking the channel deeper on digital transformation, Cisco says connections to ecosystem partners will be imperative.
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Channel Programs, Distribution, Networking
Dell EMC distribution-only strategy for X-Series unlikely to portent broader trend
by Mark Cox •
Dell EMC recently made their X-Series network switch products their first distribution-only product, but while they will look at doing this with other products and services, don’t expect it to start a trend.
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Networking, Security
Move into DDoS market sparks new Corsa Technology partner program
by Mark Cox •
Ottawa based Corsa makes a high-performance SDN platform for high capacity networks, and have recently added a network security platform to mitigate DDoS attacks.
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Networking
Extreme Networks seeks to soothe Avaya customers, partners with consistency pledge
by Mark Cox •
Avaya customers are assured of consistency in service support, Avaya partners will be invited into the Extreme channel program, and further details on platform integration will be disclosed beginning with another webinar after the Avaya deal closes on July 1.
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Networking, Security
Palo Alto unveils GlobalProtect cloud service for remote offices and mobile users
by Mark Cox •
The new cloud service is delivered through an infrastructure Palo Alto will manage and maintain, but it’s an offering partners can resell, not one that will compete with them.
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Cloud, Networking, Security
Palo Alto Networks announces ‘game-changing’ new cloud-based application framework
by Mark Cox •
The framework lets developers write new apps to the Palo Alto Next Gen security platform, and allows for these to be consumed as cloud-delivered security apps.
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Data Centre, Networking
Mellanox scores major OEM win with 25G Ethernet switch for HPE Synergy platform
by Mark Cox •
The upgrade to the HPE composable computing platform provides it with 25GB/s connectivity to its blade servers, and 100 GB/s connectivity to its uplinks.
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Mobility, Networking
Aruba turns to the core with first core aggregation switch
by Mark Cox •
In addition to the new Aruba 8400 Core Switch, featuring an advanced new OS, Aruba is also announcing the addition of asset tracking capabilities to their Meridian Mobile App platform.
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Networking
Acquiring Avaya networking bolsters Extreme plan to take enterprise share from Cisco, HPE
by Mark Cox •
Extreme says it has had a strong reaction from Avaya networking partners, and that they expect the lucrative benefits of the Extreme program as well as the broader portfolio should woo them over.
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Networking
Aerohive extends value-oriented Connect line to all access points and switches
by Mark Cox •
Aerohive introduced a new, value-focused model on two of their entry level APs earlier this year as a test case. Results were positive and it has been extended across the whole portfolio, including high end solutions.
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Networking
Dell EMC announces broad range of new Open Networking switches
by Mark Cox •
These include the first Dell EMC 25GbE Open Networking top-of-rack switch, for the high end, a new switch with Fibre Channel connectivity, and a new 1/10GbE switch for SME environments.
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Channel Programs, Networking
Riverbed outlines channel strategy, channel roadmap
by Mark Cox •
Riverbed provided an update to partners on where they are in enhancing their services and partner competencies, and also promised a new partner portal is on the way.
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Managed Services, Networking
Riverbed looking for more partners to get into managed services
by Mark Cox •
At their Partner Event. Riverbed highlighted the success of Kentucky-based Tier 3 Technologies, which transitioned from an on-prem VAR to a SteelFusion and SteelCentral-focused MSP in less than three years.
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Networking
Riverbed lays out channel, integration plans for “Meraki-killer” Xirrus
by Mark Cox •
The integration of two companies with fundamentally different partner bases poses specific challenges, but also creates new opportunities.
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Managed Services, Networking
New Service Delivery Platform will have broad partner applicability: Riverbed
by Mark Cox •
Riverbed says that the new platform will make it easy, for the first time, for traditional networking partners to deliver services around Riverbed technology.
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Networking
Riverbed touts its cloud-first commitment at channel event
by Mark Cox •
Riverbed delineated the progress it has made in its cloud strategy over the past year – while also giving Cisco a backhanded compliment for providing leads for Riverbed SD-WAN solutions.
