Networking

Networking

Cisco goes big on small business

November 12, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco goes big on small business
Cisco announces new products, partner programs, and a marketing push as it looks to raise its profile in the SMB space.

Networking

VMware builds out intrinsic security strategy with VMworld announcements

November 5, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on VMware builds out intrinsic security strategy with VMworld announcements
The importance of recently-acquired Carbon Black to this vision was stressed, with Dell also announcing that Carbon Black is now the preferred endpoint security solution for Dell.

Channel Programs

Extreme Networks enables partners with new Broadcom partnership, channel program enhancements

October 23, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks enables partners with new Broadcom partnership, channel program enhancements
The channel announcements include ExtremeForward, a new MSP program for cloud-driven networking, and a new ExtremeCloud IQ specialization.

Networking

Aruba expands CX operating system to the campus with new switching portfolio

October 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba expands CX operating system to the campus with new switching portfolio
The three-pronged announcement includes a new version of the AOS-CX operating system, extends it from the data centre to the campus with two new models, and provides an update of Aruba’s NetEdit switch configuration software.

Networking

Extreme Networks looks to be different and disruptive with ExtremeCloud IQ cloud management

October 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks looks to be different and disruptive with ExtremeCloud IQ cloud management
Extreme rolls out a rebranded and enhanced version of the Hive Manager solution they recently acquired with Aerohive, with the addition of a new Co-Pilot automation capability.

Networking

Palo Alto Network’s Demisto SOAR platform gets major visualization, scalability boosts

October 16, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Network’s Demisto SOAR platform gets major visualization, scalability boosts
Demisto also becomes the first SOAR vendor to add chat support for their mobile application.

Channel Programs

Supermicro tweaks partner program with new website, marketing and training resources

October 15, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Supermicro tweaks partner program with new website, marketing and training resources
Supermicro also wants partners to make more use of Centres of Excellence to demonstrate POCs to customers.

Networking

Stateless adds new capabilities in general release of Luxon software-defined interconnect platform

September 23, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Stateless adds new capabilities in general release of Luxon software-defined interconnect platform
The improvements to Stateless’ Luxon platform are intended to expand its use cases and its appeal as an open interconnect platform which easily allows things to be built on top.

Networking

Open Systems adds experienced CEO Jeff Brown to drive expansion into North America

September 16, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Open Systems adds experienced CEO Jeff Brown to drive expansion into North America
Open Systems will be placing less emphasis on its SD-WAN legacy, and more on the broader capabilities of their platform.

Channel Programs

Extreme Networks to drive MSP business with Aerohive technology

August 30, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks to drive MSP business with Aerohive technology
Extreme channel chief Gordon Mackintosh discusses Extreme’s channel initiatives around the integration, including new programmatic announcements.