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OnApp enters hyper-converged space with Intel partnership – and low cost appliance

September 7, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on OnApp enters hyper-converged space with Intel partnership – and low cost appliance
OnApp, which has a larger global share of the service provider market, enters the enterprise HCI market with their software in Intel hardware, and a channel-only model with a master reseller/distributor in each geo.

Cloud

HTBASE hits big time with Dell EMC partnership around their composable infrastructure

July 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HTBASE hits big time with Dell EMC partnership around their composable infrastructure
HTBASE, a Toronto-area startup that is in the process of moving its main offices down to the Valley, has inked what for them is a huge statement of validation, partnering with Dell EMC.

Computers

EMC vet Kevin Connolly to replace Kevin Peesker as Dell EMC Canada Commercial head

July 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on EMC vet Kevin Connolly to replace Kevin Peesker as Dell EMC Canada Commercial head
Connolly acknowledges he will need to work hard to assure Dell EMC Canada customers, partners and staff that a guy coming from the EMC side of the house gets the commercial business, which is mainly legacy Dell.

Servers

Cisco sees powerful channel opportunities in fifth generation UCS

July 17, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco sees powerful channel opportunities in fifth generation UCS
In addition to the performance boost from the new Intel processors, Cisco is also touting its new Cisco Workload Optimization Manager software, which comes through an OEM deal with Turbonomic.

Channel Programs

Lenovo DCG retools on multiple fronts to drive disruption

July 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo DCG retools on multiple fronts to drive disruption
Stefan Bockhop discusses his new role in the Lenovo DCG and their plans to drive business with new product, new go-to-market, and new channel programs – which include some forthcoming changes to deal reg.

Servers

New Dell EMC PowerEdge servers hit the streets

July 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Dell EMC PowerEdge servers hit the streets
Dell EMC is emphasizing that the new 14G servers go well beyond the traditional conception of a compute platform.

Servers

HPE introduces ‘breakthrough’ Gen 10 of its ProLiant servers

June 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE introduces ‘breakthrough’ Gen 10 of its ProLiant servers
HPE says that ProLiant Gen 10 is not only the world’s most secure Industry Standard Server – but that none of their competitors can possibly catch up.

Servers

HPE strengthens small business servers with ClearCenter partnership, reborn MicroServer

June 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE strengthens small business servers with ClearCenter partnership, reborn MicroServer
The exclusive deal with ClearCenter provides a Linux platform that provides server, networking and gateway functionality, and combined with the HPE ProLiant MicroServer, provides a low-cost offering for small businesses and SOHOs.

Channel Programs

New flexible consumption models, incumbency protection highlight Dell EMC channel changes

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New flexible consumption models, incumbency protection highlight Dell EMC channel changes
Partner presence at this year’s event increased massively over anything at either the Dell or EMC events, or the initial joint event in Austin last fall.

Servers

New 14th gen PowerEdge servers highlight first day of Dell EMC World

May 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New 14th gen PowerEdge servers highlight first day of Dell EMC World
The dominant theme of this year’s Dell EMC World is the automation of the data centre, and a key part of that is the announcement of its latest servers, with availability set for summer.