Automation

Cloud

Ivanti continues path to become ‘IT powerhouse’ with RES Software acquisition

July 6, 2017 Mark Cox 1
The RES brand will disappear, and its technology will be folded into the Ivanti service management and digital workspace businesses.

Partnerships

HPE adding to end-to-end solutions portfolio with HPE Complete program

June 12, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE adding to end-to-end solutions portfolio with HPE Complete program
HPE created its program to validate other vendor solutions and sell them through HPE late last year, and the program has exceeded expectations so far.

Storage

Entry into hyper-converged market highlights multiple major NetApp announcements

June 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Entry into hyper-converged market highlights multiple major NetApp announcements
Other highlights include the new version of their ONTAP software, a new usage-based consumption option to purchase infrastructure, enhancing their OCI software, and expanding their free controller upgrade program to credits for a broader array of NetApp purchases.

Mobility

Aruba turns to the core with first core aggregation switch

June 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba turns to the core with first core aggregation switch
In addition to the new Aruba 8400 Core Switch, featuring an advanced new OS, Aruba is also announcing the addition of asset tracking capabilities to their Meridian Mobile App platform.

Cloud

Epicor looks to reinvent ERP

May 30, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Epicor looks to reinvent ERP
Epicor’s top technology execs discuss where the industry and the company are headed on the technology front, and Epicor’s strategy to differentiate itself.

Cloud

Epicor sees new Epicor ERP as game-changer

May 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Epicor sees new Epicor ERP as game-changer
Enhancements to the new release feature the option of a dedicated tenancy cloud deployment model, and enhanced visibility and control from January’s DocStar acquisition.

Cloud

Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance

May 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance
UK-based Flexxible IT has been focused on Europe, but has opened a US office with ex-Appsense channel chief Jim Airdo running the North American business.

Servers

New 14th gen PowerEdge servers highlight first day of Dell EMC World

May 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New 14th gen PowerEdge servers highlight first day of Dell EMC World
The dominant theme of this year’s Dell EMC World is the automation of the data centre, and a key part of that is the announcement of its latest servers, with availability set for summer.

Marketing

Riverbed Reach delivering results as part of Riverbed’s digital marketing strategy

April 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed Reach delivering results as part of Riverbed’s digital marketing strategy
Riverbed Reach, which was announced at last year’s partner event, went live two months ago, and its enablement of partners’ digital value proposition efforts is already bearing fruit.

Software

Calgary’s Harvest Ventures reaping bumper crop from refocused Macola

April 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Calgary’s Harvest Ventures reaping bumper crop from refocused Macola
Exact Macola’s largest Canadian partner is benefiting from the company’s reinvigorated channel focus, and sees great potential for Canadian customers in the new Macola product release.