SAP is gotten good results in its sub-$300 million segment by going digital to transform the customer experience, and by making these tools available to partners.
Cloud, Software
SAP looks to digital cutting edge in lower end of SME
by Mark Cox •
Software
Cloud, Software
Psychological trust more important than price in SME relationships: SAP
by Mark Cox •
At SAP’s SME Executive Roundtable, the company unveiled a new study that found that the unspoken relationships in SME-vendor relationships are the key to keeping the customer long-term.
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Netwrix on journey from IT auditing solution to visibility platform with Auditor 9.5
by Mark Cox •
Netwrix has a hybrid go-to-market model, but has never really been proactive about its channel. That’s about to change, however.
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SugarCRM moves up release cadence, introduces shareable dashboards in Fall ’17 release
by Mark Cox •
The new release of the SugarCRM flagship product also modernizes the Email module and lets users drill down into the dashboards for more insights.
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Security, Software
ESET adds UEFI Scanner, Internet of Things protection to new consumer release
by Mark Cox •
The UEFI Scanner, which protects UEFI firmware that anti-malware software typically misses because it is outside the OS, is likely to appear in a forthcoming commercial product release.
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Sage brings all cloud solutions under one umbrella with Sage Business Cloud
by Mark Cox •
The Sage Business Cloud puts all Sage cloud products on a common platform, with a set of microservices linking them, improving flexibility and making upgrades much easier.
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3 ways to automate your business, so you can focus on growth
by Mark Cox •
Sage Canada Managing DIrector Paul Struthers offers three suggestions how SMBs can automate more necessary but routine tasks, saving time and money.
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Software, Storage
New ONTAP 9.3 release highlights NetApp Data Fabric announcements
by Mark Cox •
NetApp has announced upgrades to key software products that make up their Data Fabric, including ONTAP 9.3.
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Internet of Things, Software, Storage
Hitachi unveils roadmap to the future
by Mark Cox •
Hitachi made multiple announcements of significance at their recent NEXT customer show, but they also gave some high level guidance about what’s coming in 2018.
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Channel Programs, Software
GlobalSCAPE adjusts channel program to reflect new data integration solutions
by Mark Cox •
GlobalSCAPE recently added an iPaaS offering to their established managed file transfer solution, and have made some improvements to their channel program to respond to increased channel interest.
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IR makes updated UC assessment and testing solution available in the cloud
by Mark Cox •
Last year, IR introduced a network assessment and testing tool. It is being well received by Microsoft partners, and the new version is switching from software to a cloud-based tool.
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Archive360 enhances SharePoint Online, announces support for new Microsoft services
by Mark Cox •
Archive360 supports Azure Archival, the Azure alternative to AWS Glacier, as well as Microsoft Azure Cognitive & Media Services, which allows accurate transcription of audio and video files in real time.
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Software, Sponsored Content
Lykki creates a culture of change through digital transformation
by Mark Cox •
This case study illustrates how the Sage X3 solution enabled Vancouver-based Lykki on its digital transformation journey.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Software
Sage gears up to implement enhanced channel benefits in October
by Mark Cox •
New Sage channel chief Jennifer Warawa discusses her talks with partners since taking the job earlier this year, and previews the changes that will be coming with the new fiscal year.
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Channel Programs, Distribution, Software
Syncplicity by Axway signs on with Ingram Micro to strengthen channel initiatives
by Mark Cox •
Syncplicity, which was acquired by Axway in February, has also strengthened its channel momentum with new funding and leverage of Axway assets.
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Cirrus Data Solutions strikes first integrated deal with INFINIDAT strategic alliance
by Mark Cox •
The deal sees the Cirrus Data Migration Server become the data migration element in INFINIDAT’s InfiniBox hardware, which is aimed at the higher end of the market.
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Document management vendor FileHold strengthens search capability by embedding dtSearch engine
by Mark Cox •
FileHold’s FastFind, Powered by dtSearch, now lets customers search for documents even when they are in a third-party application.
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Software
Exact sale of Macola and merger with ECi won’t change Macola channel focus
by Mark Cox •
The new combined company becomes one of the larger SMB-focused makers of software for manufacturers and wholesales distributors.
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Software, Sponsored Content
Celebrating Canadian entrepreneurship and success at Sage Summit Toronto
by Mark Cox •
Sage Canada head Paul Struthers recaps the highlights of the recent Sage Summit in Toronto.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Software
SAP makes structural changes around channel business to double down on SMBs
by Mark Cox •
SAP turned some heads with their presence at the CompTIA channel event this week, a presence motivated by an increased new emphasis on recruiting the right type of partner covering SMB customers, in order to double their cloud business by 2020.
