Virtualization

Backup

Zerto announces GA of Zerto for Kubernetes, extends AWS capabilities and launches Zerto Backup for SaaS at ZertoCON event

April 20, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zerto announces GA of Zerto for Kubernetes, extends AWS capabilities and launches Zerto Backup for SaaS at ZertoCON event
Some of the new enhancements are part of the forthcoming Zerto 9.0 release, which Zerto also previewed to customers at the virtual event.

Virtualization

Lenovo, Nutanix, expand partnership beyond HCI with as-a-service solution for hosted desktops

April 20, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo, Nutanix, expand partnership beyond HCI with as-a-service solution for hosted desktops
Lenovo TruScale for Hosted Desktops with Nutanix is a complete bundled solution at a set price, delivered as a Lenovo TruScale service.

Channel Communities

Vendor-neutral Digital Workspace Ecosystem Alliance launches to bring consistency to digital workspace market

April 6, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Vendor-neutral Digital Workspace Ecosystem Alliance launches to bring consistency to digital workspace market
The new association launches with its first ten members, which does not yet include any of the largest players in the space, and a goal of removing confusion among customers and channel partners about the multiple definitions used around remote and hybrid work.

Virtualization

Teradici adds deployment options, greater scalability to Cloud Access Software Manager

March 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Teradici adds deployment options, greater scalability to Cloud Access Software Manager
Teradici CAS Manager has been available up to now solely as a service, but increased demand for CAS during the pandemic also brought with it demand for more deployment options, as well as greater scalability in deployment.

Cloud

Cameyo names Brad Rowland as VP of Channel in continued ramp-up of partner focus

March 12, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cameyo names Brad Rowland as VP of Channel in continued ramp-up of partner focus
Cameyo’s appointment of End User Computing vet Rowland to the net-new channel position is another step in their expanded channel strategy, following the introduction of their first partner program last fall.

Backup

Zerto makes changes to channel program and channel management to deepen partner relationships

March 11, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zerto makes changes to channel program and channel management to deepen partner relationships
Zerto is announcing a series of interrelated changes involving new rebates, deal registration, and more strategic partner management, with the goal being to encourage partners to work more closely with Zerto.

Networking

Ottawa-connected Algoblu looks to reshape telco business with Network Element Virtualization Platform

March 9, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ottawa-connected Algoblu looks to reshape telco business with Network Element Virtualization Platform
Algoblu uses some novel hardware-centric technology to virtualize the network, enabling telcos to pool network resources and splice them into separate SLA levels that allow more customized service levels. They are just starting to build out their North American channel, which in China consists of telcos, MSPs and CSPs.

Virtualization

IGEL unveils new Amazon WorkSpaces integration at DISRUPT Unite 2021 Cloud Workspaces Experience event

February 26, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL unveils new Amazon WorkSpaces integration at DISRUPT Unite 2021 Cloud Workspaces Experience event
IGEL’s events are generally fist-pumping affairs, and this one was no different, coming on the heels of a private equity firm taking a majority investment in the company two weeks ago.

Backup

Veeam adds new security and cloud capabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication v11

February 24, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam adds new security and cloud capabilities in Veeam Backup & Replication v11
While there are over 200 new features, the addition of Continuous Data Projection journaling, the ability to create an immutable Linux repository, and new support for Google Cloud Storage and AWS and Azure archive tiers will likely get the most attention.

Cloud

Citrix lays out strategy to help partners take advantage of expanding hybrid multi-cloud opportunity

February 8, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Citrix lays out strategy to help partners take advantage of expanding hybrid multi-cloud opportunity
Citrix global channel chief Bronwyn Hastings talks with ChannelBuzz about what they see as the key opportunities for partners in the year ahead, and how the company will help partners to meet them.