Big Data

Cloud

Microsoft to launch first local Canadian data centres

June 3, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft to launch first local Canadian data centres
Microsoft’s announcement that it will set up data centres in Toronto and Quebec City is big news for Microsoft, for the provinces and cities involved – and for Microsoft partners.

HP CEO Meg Whitman debuts the new Hewlett Packard Enterprise logo.
Cloud

HP Enterprise unveils brand, four-point plan

June 2, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP Enterprise unveils brand, four-point plan
At the last HP Discover before the HP/HPE split, Meg Whitman presents Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s logo, brand, and target markets.

Cheryl Neal, vice president of supplier business management for security and networking solutions with Avnet Technology Solutions in the Americas.
Networking

Increase your business opportunity in SDN by asking these 8 questions

May 25, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Increase your business opportunity in SDN by asking these 8 questions
Cheryl Neal of Avnet Technology Solutions offers solution providers eight questions that can maximize their software-defined networking (SDN) business.

Big Data

SYNNEX execs outline where they are placing their bets

May 1, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on SYNNEX execs outline where they are placing their bets
In two wide-ranging executive panels at Varnex, SYNNEX’s top executives indicated where they see the industry heading, what SYNNEX is doing to capitalize, and how solution providers can best leverage both the changes and the distributor.

Big Data

Dell unveils new top of line PowerEdge R930 server

April 28, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell unveils new top of line PowerEdge R930 server
Dell says its new 4U, 4 socket rack offering will offer a much better price-performance alternative to legacy RISC-based systems, and one that should appeal to partners who serve the Big Data analytics market.

Data Centre

Why heresy is good business strategy: Dell’s Armughan Ahmad

April 10, 2015 Mark Cox 1
Digital disruption is intensifying IT democratization, and Dell is responding with a datacentre strategy which some competitors likely consider heresy, but which Dell believes is the wave of the future.

Greg Richey, director of professional services at Ingram Micro
Big Data

Ingram Micro adds service to provide custom app development

April 7, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ingram Micro adds service to provide custom app development
The distributor will connect partners in the U.S. and Canada with vetted app developers with competencies in three key areas: Big Data, mobility, and integration and migration.

Big Data

Big Data big deal in Canada?

March 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Big Data big deal in Canada?
Thursday’s Microsoft Big Data event featured a panel of Canadian service providers and customers, who offered some interesting insights about the state of Big Data in Canada.

Big Data

Microsoft doubling down on Big Data

March 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft doubling down on Big Data
Microsoft says its recent focus on and investments in the Big Data space have made it a key player. That carries with it new partner opportunities, even for smaller ones with a focused vertical strategy.

Patrick Eitenbichler, director of marketing strategy for PartnerOne at HP.
Channel Programs

HP details post-split partner programs

March 19, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP details post-split partner programs
HP Inc.’s Partner First program will focus on everything-as-a-service, while HP Enterprise’s Partner Ready will build on services-centric business models