Cloud

Channel Programs

Virtustream Cloud integration into Dell EMC partner program to broaden channel take-up

May 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Virtustream Cloud integration into Dell EMC partner program to broaden channel take-up
Dell EMC partners now have full programmatic access to Virtustream Enterprise Cloud, to the same degree they have access to their Storage Cloud.

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Data Centre

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.

Cloud

Michael Dell distributes wisdom at Dell EMC World

May 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Michael Dell distributes wisdom at Dell EMC World
Dell Technologies’ CEO took questions on a myriad of topics, ranging from the wisdom of doubling down on PCs when the segment is in decline, to why a traditional hardware company believes it to be well positioned for the cloud era.

Cloud

Equinix seeking to expand partner sales with interconnect story

May 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Equinix seeking to expand partner sales with interconnect story
Equinix’s business has moved far beyond providing data centre power and space, and as their channel grows, they want it to be able to blend Equinix interconnect capabilities with their own solutions offerings.

Managed Services

New Service Delivery Platform will have broad partner applicability: Riverbed

April 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Service Delivery Platform will have broad partner applicability: Riverbed
Riverbed says that the new platform will make it easy, for the first time, for traditional networking partners to deliver services around Riverbed technology.

Cloud

The consumerization of IT

April 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on The consumerization of IT
Sage’s X3 product manager issues a call to action to channel partners not yet in the cloud to rethink their strategy.

Software

Macola 10.5 ERP release adds sizzle with usability, user experience enhancements

April 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Macola 10.5 ERP release adds sizzle with usability, user experience enhancements
The new version of Macola’s software features a rethought design philosophy that simplifies the interface and makes it more mobile-friendly.

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Cloud

Ingram Micro opens up Cloud Marketplace with APS Connect

April 20, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro opens up Cloud Marketplace with APS Connect
Service will allow ISVs to connect to Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace quickly, will put growth of apps on Marketplace in “warp speed,” Renee Bergeron says.

Cloud

ZeroStack expands aggressive partnering strategy with Nexenta

April 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ZeroStack expands aggressive partnering strategy with Nexenta
ZeroStack is looking to put its Intelligent Cloud Platform at the centre of the cloud universe, and is actively partnering with other vendors to make it happen.

Cloud

Demand for more cloud education a top priority in Oracle Applications User Group survey

April 10, 2017 Mark Cox 1
Oracle users want more information about which particular cloud solution is right for them, and how the Oracle cloud can co-exist with their on-prem deployments.