Servers

SanDisk enhances solid state caching software, unveils new bundles

Nine separate bundles across the Windows, VMware and Linux platforms give SanDisk a broad range of “device+software” solutions for server-side solid-state caching.

New Dell partner benefits kick in with new fiscal year

Compared to last year, the changes to Dell’s partner program as the company begins a new fiscal year are much more modest, although the extension of rebates for new business to Registered partners will cause much cheer in that quarter.

Lenovo nearing full integration of growing server business

In a review of Lenovo’s North American quarter from a channel perspective, Chris Frey also talked channel growth, tablets and PCs, and why we are still waiting on the new North American mobility strategy.

Avnet now authorized as Lenovo distributor for x86 servers

The agreement, which went into effect October 1, covers only the server products acquired from IBM, but Avnet is assessing whether to carry the rest of the Lenovo server portfolio as well.

Lenovo to quickly integrate IBM server business in one coverage model

While both Lenovo and IBM used some different distributors, under Lenovo all distributors formerly used by both companies will remain, and each distributor will be able to sell any server Lenovo sells. All partners will also be able to sell all Lenovo servers.

IDC Finds Server Bright Spot in Global HPC Sales

HPC servers

Worldwide revenue for the HPC servers jumped 7.9 percent to $2.6 billion in the second quarter of 2013, up from $2.4 billion in the same period last year.

Donatelli Out, Veghte In After HP Enterprise Group Disappoints

HP Enterprise Groupd chief Bill Veghte

Bill Veghte’s appointment atop HP Enterprise Group underlines the growing importance of software in the company’s efforts to reinvent its enterprise business.