Backup

Channel Programs

“I Don’t Want More Partners:” Dell EMC Channel Chief John Byrne

October 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on “I Don’t Want More Partners:” Dell EMC Channel Chief John Byrne
At a partner gathering in Toronto, Byrne recounted Dell EMC’s channel trumps – but also detailed where the company needs to improve, and provided broad hints about upcoming channel changes.

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Aparavi emerges from stealth with SaaS platform for mid-market long term data retention

October 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aparavi emerges from stealth with SaaS platform for mid-market long term data retention
The Aparavi leadership team is largely made up of executives from NovaStor, a classic legacy backup player, who got frustrated with the problems created by traditional data protection.

Backup

Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance

October 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance
HyperScale Software and reference architectures are available for seven different OEMs, while the appliance, on a Commvault-branded server, is aimed at downmarket customers as well as the enterprise.

Backup

Rearchitected Hitachi Data Instance Director likely to have first appeal to channel

October 17, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rearchitected Hitachi Data Instance Director likely to have first appeal to channel
Version 6 of Hitachi Data Instance Director massively increases scalability, and adds role-based access controls and a new interface. Exposing the system with REST API will, however, likely be the factor that makes it more attractive to Hitachi partners.

Storage

Nexsan refreshes workhorse block storage E Series P

October 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nexsan refreshes workhorse block storage E Series P
While Nexsan’s new Unity unified storage has garnered the media attention, its recently updated E Series P continues to provide most of their revenues.

Storage

Pure Storage plays to packed house in Toronto stop on Live tour

October 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pure Storage plays to packed house in Toronto stop on Live tour
Brent Allen, Pure Storage’s Canadian country manager, was at the Pure//Live event and discussed the company’s progress in Canada with ChannelBuzz.

Security

Cloud security policy: The questions you need to ask

October 4, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cloud security policy: The questions you need to ask
ESET’s Lysa Myers covers the question you need to ask when crafting a cloud security policy for your clients.

Storage

Tintri unveils all-flash 10TB T1000 for ROBO, departmental and (shhh) SMB deployments

September 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tintri unveils all-flash 10TB T1000 for ROBO, departmental and (shhh) SMB deployments
Following the announcement of their new high-end enterprise cloud platform earlier this month, Tintri now announces availability of a much smaller 10 TB system, aimed at smaller deployments within – and quite possibly outside – the enterprise.

Backup

Comtrade enhances built-for-Nutanix HYCU backup solution

September 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Comtrade enhances built-for-Nutanix HYCU backup solution
Comtrade launched their purpose-built solution for Nutanix three months ago. The new version includes the ability to set Nutanix Storage Dense nodes as backup targets, and adding autodiscovery for Microsoft Active Directory.

Distribution

Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal

September 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal
The distribution agreement formalizes a working agreement which began around the companies’ mutual relationship with ConnectWise, and while this one is for Canada only, a U.S. one is coming soon.