Storage

Artificial Intelligence

WEKA launches new WEKA X partner program to drive focus and profitability around AI and machine learning

February 16, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on WEKA launches new WEKA X partner program to drive focus and profitability around AI and machine learning
The new program has been simplified, reducing the number of tiers, and while benefits for top tier partners have been increased, it is also now easier for new partners to enter the program

Storage

NetApp adds new all-flash lines, plus new portfolio of storage programs and guarantees

February 7, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetApp adds new all-flash lines, plus new portfolio of storage programs and guarantees
Brand new is the AFF C-Series, a new all-flash QLC-based family, while the AFF A150 is a refresh of the entry level A-series model.

Cloud

HPE adds support for data storage servers to cloud-native Alletra portfolio with Alletra 4000 series

January 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE adds support for data storage servers to cloud-native Alletra portfolio with Alletra 4000 series
The latest in HPE’s cloud-native Alletra line comes in two models, a 1U one designed for extreme use cases and a 2U that fits a broader range of use cases.

Data Management

Hammerspace, Seagate introduce bundles combining Seagate enterprise storage with Hammerspace’s single global file system

November 29, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hammerspace, Seagate introduce bundles combining Seagate enterprise storage with Hammerspace’s single global file system
The bundles will be available to channel partners exclusively through Climb Channel Solutions.

Backup

MSP360 looks to slash MSP costs by adding forever forward incremental backup and intelligent retention to their backup

November 9, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP360 looks to slash MSP costs by adding forever forward incremental backup and intelligent retention to their backup
The company estimates this will cut costs by 20-25% for existing MSP360 partners, and up to 50% for those who switch from other backup products.

Cloud

NetApp introduces unified multi-cloud and on-prem storage management with NetApp BlueXP

November 7, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetApp introduces unified multi-cloud and on-prem storage management with NetApp BlueXP
In addition to announcing the availability of BlueXP, NetApp also reiterated its commitment to ESG goals, which includes capabilities within BlueXP itself.

Channel Programs

ScaleFlux signs North American disti deal with TDSYNNEX to complete construction of channel Go-to-Market capabilities

September 8, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on ScaleFlux signs North American disti deal with TDSYNNEX to complete construction of channel Go-to-Market capabilities
The distribution deal complements ScaleFlux’s channel expansion, which has seen the release of a product for partners, and the launch of their first partner program.

Cloud

Lenovo announces joint hybrid and edge solutions with VMware at Explore event

September 7, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo announces joint hybrid and edge solutions with VMware at Explore event
Lenovo announced enhanced collaborations with VMware around their ThinkAgile VX, TruScale Hybrid Cloud and the VMware Edge Compute Stack, as well as a partnership with Micron which uses their NVME SSDs, vSAN ESA and  Lenovo ThinkAgile VX to provide all NVMe storage.

Storage

StorPool Storage adds file storage, NVMe/TCP and AWS support in 20th version of their storage platform

August 24, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on StorPool Storage adds file storage, NVMe/TCP and AWS support in 20th version of their storage platform
The Bulgaria-based scale-out provider has always specialized in providing high-value around a limited number of use cases, but with this release, is expanding the use cases that they support.

No Picture
Storage

ScaleFlux reaches out to channel with new 3000 series computational storage SSDs

August 3, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on ScaleFlux reaches out to channel with new 3000 series computational storage SSDs
ScaleFlux sold its first two generations of computational storage SSDs direct, but the new series is more plug and play, so they are selling it through channel partners as well, and have built a channel program to facilitate this.