The enterprise tool, SAP Predictive Analysis 2.0, now integrates Predictive Analysis and SAP’s InfiniteInsight solution, and SAP thinks it will offer a strong partner play.
Software
SAP strengthens BI tools for both enterprise and SMB
by Mark Cox •
Software
Software, Storage
FalconStor launches major reboot with FreeStor horizontal converged data services platform
by Mark Cox •
Left for dead in many quarters, FalconStor re-emerges with a new platform aimed at flash and hybrid storage vendors, MSPs, and a VAR channel which it acknowledges needs to be won over again.
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Big Data, Cloud, Software
SAP reinvents Business Suite with HANA in biggest launch in company history
by Mark Cox •
SAP Business Suite is reinvented in SAP S/4HANA, where the S stands for Simple and the 4 for the fourth generation.
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Software, Storage
EMC rides EVO:RAIL with VSPEX BLUE hyper-converged infrastructure appliance
by Mark Cox •
EMC finally unveils its hyper-converged offering, with a key differentiator being a Market feature that allows EMC and ecosystem partner software to be downloaded.
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Channel Programs, Software, Storage
Startup Infinio looks to channel to take on flash vendors with new I/O optimization solution
by Mark Cox •
Infinio is announcing a partner program, looking to sign up and support a significant number of partners to sell an innovative software-based I/O optimization solution.
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Software
Dell KACE K1000 targets K-12 with new Chromebook support
by Mark Cox •
In addition to Chromebook support, server monitoring has been introduced, and the K1000’s agentless capacity enhanced.
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Distribution, Software, Storage
Software-defined storage vendor Nexenta looks to SYNNEX for first distribution deal
by Mark Cox •
The deal covers both the U.S. and Canada, with Canada being a key aspect of the deal as Nexenta looks to broaden its penetration in this market.
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Software, Storage
New Maxta reference architectures let partners offer custom turnkey solutions
by Mark Cox •
Maxta has also enhanced its partner program to recognize the new offerings’ ability to better build a practice around Maxta
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Cloud, Software
SAP Business One 9.1 goes into general availability
by Mark Cox •
While this is a minor release of Business One, it contains some interesting upgrades, especially for those who use it on HANA rather than SQL.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Software
Sorgen says Microsoft’s channel responding well to challenge of change
by Mark Cox •
Microsoft’s channel chief noted that Signature Cloud Support, an exclusive partner technical benefit that is part of its new cloud competencies, has been well received by partners who have taken advantage of it.
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Software, Storage
Enhanced DFS namespace automation highlights Data DynamicsStorageX 7.5 release
by Mark Cox •
Improved automation of Microsoft’s DFS global namespace management capability highlights this release.
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Cloud, Small Business, Software
SAP pledges commitment to smaller firms at SME Summit
by Mark Cox •
Mississauga-based Lynch Fluid Controls was one of the SMEs selected by SAP to talk about their business and use of SAP solutions at the SAP event.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Financing, Software
SAP announces new, extended SME initiatives
by Mark Cox •
SAP makes an SME financing pilot permanent, makes HANA cheaper by enabling it to run on E5 servers, and lets SMEs list on SAP Ariba for free.
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Data Centre, Hardware, Software
Nutanix sees massive potential in rollout of Dell XC appliances with Nutanix software
by Mark Cox •
Nutanix, which despite its massive success is still a startup, gets key validation from Dell partnering with them, and also greatly expands their channel and routes to market.
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Security, Small Business, Software
McAfee trims prices, enhances partner margins on new SMB portfolio
by Mark Cox •
McAfee has retooled its SMB offerings, with three new suites which feature McAfee’s next-generation anti-malware technology, which is being deployed for the first time in these solutions.
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Cloud, Software
SAP shifting Business ByDesign model to be more partner driven
by Mark Cox •
Last year rumours surfaced that SAP was shutting Business ByDesign down, but instead it has moved it to the HANA platform, given it its own general manager, and changed its go-to-market model to better leverage partners.
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Security, Software
ESET announces new versions of flagship products
by Mark Cox •
These are ESET’s flagship consumer products, but they are also sold by the channel, typically as an add-on in a commercial sale. They also preview the new features coming in the next commercial refresh.
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Networking, Software
HP launches industry’s first SDN App Store
by Mark Cox •
Eight applications, with attached services, are available at launch, but HP is hopeful that will expand significantly.
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Cloud, Software
IndependenceIT adds AWS to its Cloud Workspace Suite integrations
by Mark Cox •
The AWS integration follows up earlier ones with Azure and Google, to expand IndependenceIT’s reach and partner network.
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Channel Programs, Software
Dell pleased with performance in first year of software integration into PartnerDirect
by Mark Cox •
Since Dell Software’s integration into PartnerDirect, the company says growth, deal registration and training levels have all increased significantly.
