Networking

Networking

HPE announces new high-level Aruba Networking SMB switch and access point at Atmosphere Bali event

September 11, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE announces new high-level Aruba Networking SMB switch and access point at Atmosphere Bali event
The Aruba Instant On AP22D, a Wi-Fi 6 access point, and the Aruba Instant On 1960 stackable switch are both SMB products laden with enterprise technology, and are aimed at SMB customers who want performance.

Cloud

VMware upgrades multi-cloud capabilities on multiple fronts

August 23, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on VMware upgrades multi-cloud capabilities on multiple fronts
Multi-cloud has become one of VMware’s top focus areas, and the new and enhanced offerings include vSAN Max, which allows storage to be disaggregated and scale independently from compute, as well as new multi-cloud virtual private clouds for storage and networking.

Cloud

AppDirect acquires ADCom Solutions to add their NOC and VEEUE platforms to channel catalogue

August 4, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppDirect acquires ADCom Solutions to add their NOC and VEEUE platforms to channel catalogue
AppDirect makes another significant deal, leveraging their omnichannel Go-to-Market capabilities to bring another significant player onboard, and expand the solutions available to their technology advisor channel to sell.

Networking

Network Resilience Coalition aims to address EOW/EOL security challenges

July 26, 2023 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Network Resilience Coalition aims to address EOW/EOL security challenges
The new group brings together networking hardware and software vendors and service providers to find ways to reduce the threat surface from unpatched systems.

Cloud

Auvik begins broadening out of portfolio with new SaaS Management Software

July 13, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Auvik begins broadening out of portfolio with new SaaS Management Software
Auvik moves beyond their long-time laser focus on network management software with a complementary SaaS management solution that uses technology from last year’s acquisition of Saaslio.

Cloud

Cradlepoint outlines vision, phased strategy for unique 5G SASE solution

July 12, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cradlepoint outlines vision, phased strategy for unique 5G SASE solution
Fueled by their acquisition of Ericom, Cradlepoint has put together a four-phase strategy starting with the differentiated value they offer today, and then building out the stages of the Ericom integration.

Channel Programs

Network monitoring firm Auvik launches first partner program

July 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Network monitoring firm Auvik launches first partner program
Auvik previously sold to MSPs, who in turn sold to their customers, so a partner program was not critical, but they now sell through MSPs as well, and through other types of reseller partners.

Cloud

RUCKUS Networks adds three-pronged solution set to upgrade network management

July 6, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on RUCKUS Networks adds three-pronged solution set to upgrade network management
The RUCKUS One cloud native platform, NaaS consumption-based financing, and multi-access management can all be purchased separately, or as a broader converged set of services.

As-a-Service

HPE Aruba names Lene Skov as new Aruba worldwide channel chief

June 19, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE Aruba names Lene Skov as new Aruba worldwide channel chief
Skov, who is Danish and has been running Aruba’s channel business in northern Europe, replaces Donna Grothjan, who retired this year.

Networking

Cisco sets sights on simplicity

June 6, 2023 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco sets sights on simplicity
The networking giant is going deeper into platforms, interconnected products and AI to make life easier for the people who design, deploy, and architect their offerings.