Software

Channel Programs

TIBCO doubles down on partner ecosystem as key component of hybrid cloud innovation

December 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on TIBCO doubles down on partner ecosystem as key component of hybrid cloud innovation
TIBCO talked with ChannelBuzz at AWS Re:Invent about how the company has pivoted to an increasingly hybrid and cloud-native world, and how partners like AWS are now a core part of that strategy.

Cloud

Talend deepens AWS relationship with Retail Competency, RedShift Ready designation and Marketplace availability

December 11, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Talend deepens AWS relationship with Retail Competency, RedShift Ready designation and Marketplace availability
AWS is a key partner in Talend’s cloud strategy, which this year will see the vendor sell more than half its new bookings on cloud products for the first time.

Cloud

Office365 management provider CoreView beefs up capabilities and adds new products

November 20, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Office365 management provider CoreView beefs up capabilities and adds new products
CoreView, which is aggressively engaged in expanding its channel business, has enhanced management and security with its Alpin acquisition, and released both a new version focused on reporting, and a free version that won’t expire.

Cloud

Zoho rearchitects Docs for group collaboration in new Zoho WorkDrive

November 7, 2019 Mark Cox 1
Zoho Docs was  designed for an individual user, not as a group collaboration platform, so Zoho rebuilt it from the ground up to more effectively provide its capabilities to other Zoho One apps.

Channel Programs

Cisco to launch DevNet specialization

November 6, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco to launch DevNet specialization
Cisco’s second business specialization for partners will highlight the growing importance of coding and automation in the company’s lineup of services.

Channel Programs

Zendesk emphasizes flexibility in revamp of partner program

October 16, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zendesk emphasizes flexibility in revamp of partner program
The new program provides a way of rewarding partners that reflects the complexity of channel models today, and restructures and improves the training process.  

Cloud

FileCloud adds Smart DLP capability to sync and share platform

October 9, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on FileCloud adds Smart DLP capability to sync and share platform
For FileCloud’s growing MSP channel, the attractiveness of Smart DLP really depends on how critical customers subject to regulatory compliance are to their business model.

Podcasts

Citrix’s Ed Rodriguez on Canadian business, Workspace opportunity, and much more

September 30, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Citrix’s Ed Rodriguez on Canadian business, Workspace opportunity, and much more
Citrix Canada chief Ed Rodriguez on arriving in Canada mid-January showing him the power of remote access, and much more, in this edition of the Podcat.

Artificial Intelligence

Titus leverages AI, containers in new Titus Accelerator for Privacy

September 30, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Titus leverages AI, containers in new Titus Accelerator for Privacy
Titus believes their new privacy solution will make it easier for partners to have broader conversations with customers than in the past.

Artificial Intelligence

Skillsoft, SAP SuccessFactors launch new collaboration around next-gen Percipio platform

September 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Skillsoft, SAP SuccessFactors launch new collaboration around next-gen Percipio platform
Skillsoft’s Percipio platform, which will be available for SAP SuccessFactors in four different bundles, provides a modern approach to curating content, and will be of value to channel partners helping customers with digital transformation strategies.