Virtualization

Workspot adds second partner program for Cloud Consultant partners

May 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

SaaS-based Workspot is creating the new channel program specifically for cloud-focused partners, following the strong growth of their business this year around Microsoft Azure.

Tech Data adapts VMware plug-ins to enhance Dell EMC hyper-converged solutions

May 10, 2017 Mark Cox 1

Tech Data is now using cloud services it acquired with Avnet Technology Solutions that were created for VMware vRealize to enhance automation for VxRail and VxRack environments.

Nutanix announces new software validations for HPE, Cisco servers

May 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Nutanix also announced Nutanix Go, a program that allows acquisition of their appliances on a cloud-like purchase model, but for now, it’s only available in the U.S.

Hyper-V specialist backup vendor Altaro officially launches in North America

April 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Malta-based Altaro simultaneously announced the version 7 of their VM Backup, which was originally a Hyper-V backup solution, but has also supported VMware environments since Version 6.

Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

March 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The quad-core processor in the Dell new low-end thin client will be able to handle demanding apps like Skype for Business, which strained the resources of earlier models with less powerful processors.

IBM announces Red Hat partnership, expands ones with Veritas and NetApp

March 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

IBM’s new partnering announcements are focused on expanding opportunities for other vendors’ customers to use the IBM cloud.

Barracuda Liveboot 2.0 adds Hyper-V support, speeds up boot times, enhances UI

March 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The faster reboot time applies in both VMware and Microsoft environments, and allows new machines to be spun up in a couple of minutes.

NComputing adds higher end VDI capabilities by acquiring VERDE Workspaces

March 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

VERDE, formerly Virtual Bridges, has higher end capabilities that will allow NComputing to offer a full-stack, end-to-end solution.

Veeam expands Cisco relationship with unique snapshot integration with Cisco HyperFlex

March 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Veeam is the first availability vendor to be deeply integrated with the new 2.0 version of Cisco’s HyperFlex hyper-converged platform, which will be good news for joint Veeam and Cisco partners.