Data Centre
Avnet debuts first made-for-Canada converged offering
Avnet Technology Solutions’ new A20 pre-configured architecture of EMC and Cisco technology is its first stack designed for SMB and the Canadian market.
Storage
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EMC, “Federation” to offer joint solutions, link partner programs
EMC, VMware, RSA, Pivotal, VCE will align programs and offer integrated solutions, but remain independent in working with others.
Channel Programs
EMC debuts unified partner program
A year after announcing the impending end of its Velocity partner brand, EMC debuts its new Business Partner Program.
Channel Programs
Liveblog: EMC Global Partner Summit
Live, as-it-happens updates from EMC’s Global Partner Summit keynotes in Las Vegas
Cloud
In growth push, Acronis redefines backup
Acronis believes its path to growth and success is not in making a better product, but rather redefining what it means to back up data in workloads context.
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EMC buys enterprise flash startup DSSD
EMC’s latest purchase will help it get to all-flash arrays in the hundreds of terabytes, focusing on Big Data apps like Hadoop and SAP HANA.
Channel Programs
Cisco, EMC close ranks for new VCE partner program
VCE, Cisco, and EMC come together for their first joint partner program, aiming to get partners to elevate the conversation around converged infrastructure.
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HP adapts 3PAR Online Import support to migrate EMC array data
As it claims market share wins against EMC, HP looks to make it easier for customers to migrate from its rival’s storage to its own 3Par platform.
Channel Programs
CommVault remakes its PartnerAdvantage program
Predictability, consistency among top goals in CommVault’s partner program remake.
Cloud
Hitachi looks to align storage with business needs
Hitachi Data Systems introduces Continuous Cloud Infrastructure, based on Storage Virtualization Operating System, its new virtual storage OS.
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HP updates XP high-end storage
HP’s XP7 update brings IT-as-a-service functionality introduced on 3Par into its traditional tier one storage architecture.
Channel Programs
Virtual and cloud storage vendor Tintri revamps partner program
Tintri expands its channel program, introduces new mobile app for partners.
Cloud
Intronis adds imaging, expands virtualization support
Intronis continues its evolution from file and folder backup to full systems backup, adding physical imaging and expanding virtualization support.
Data Centre
Dell unveils enterprise storage, server offerings
At its Enterprise Forum in Frankfurt, Dell introduces Fluid Cache for SAN, updates the Compellent, EqualLogic, and PowerEdge lineups.
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EMC refreshes data protection for software-defined environments
EMC refreshes its Data Domain operating system, introduces a new release of VPLEX.
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VMware launches VSAN for storage virtualization
VMware calls its new Virtual SAN product the third pillar of the software-defined data centre, cementing its transformation to “virtualized everything.”
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Box looks to ex-Symantec chief Salem for enterprise savvy
Enrique Salem’s hiring is a smart move for Box, though probably not enough on name alone to put them on the playing field with bona fide BCDR vendors.
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Podcast: Shawn Massey of StorageCraft
StorageCraft channel sales manager Shawn Massey joins the podcast to discuss a busy 2013 in backup and data recovery, and to set the stage for 2014.
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Pure Storage ups ante on flash array services
Pure Storage is looking arm partners with a business model that changes the way end users buy and maintain their enterprise storage.
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New Chief Looks To Raise Hitachi Data Systems Profile
Marcel Escorcio believes Hitachi Data Systems is the best-kept secret in the channel, but he’s looking to change that.