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Alert Logic to reach agent channel community for first time through AVANT partnership

January 4, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off

AVANT, which provides offerings to over 500 agents focused on next-generation technologies, opens up an expanded route to market for Alert Logic’s SaaS services.

Cloud

Palo Alto Networks expands Google partnership to leverage Google Cloud AI capabilities

December 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

As part of the enhanced relationship with Google, Palo Alto Networks will now run their Application Framework and GlobalProtect cloud service in the Google Cloud, as they believe its analytics capabilities are the best fit for these applications.

Mitel looks to expand Master Agent channel as part of global UCaaS drive

December 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

A new Master Agent agreement with TradeWinds Brokerage establishes Mitel’s first Master Agent in ANZ, where their UCaaS business is already strong. It leverages a U.S. relationship which is part of a growing Master Agent channel in that market.

Channel Programs

Nutanix enhances Channel Charter with better front-end margins, more support for distributors and new support for GSIs.

December 10, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Nutanix implemented its new partner program, which emphasizes partner investments in Nutanix over revenues this summer, and now based on feedback is making their first set of tweaks.

Integration of SAP Business One and Business ByDesign units producing positive channel synergies

December 10, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

SAP has been encouraging Business One partners to start Business ByDesign practices as well, touting the success of partners who have recently made the move, like Calgary-based VistaVu.

SAP extends channel enablement strategy by providing partners with free access to SAP Cloud Platform

December 7, 2018 Mark Cox 1

Free access to the SAP Cloud Platform for testing, demonstration and development licensing services is now available to all SAP partners except for open ecosystem members. The goal is to increase their capabilities to design services on top of the SAP core.

Nutanix reintroduces Xi as suite of five cloud services, including Xi IoT

November 27, 2018 Mark Cox 1

The Xi IoT offering is the first fruits of Project Sherlock, the Internet of Things initiative that Nutanix unveiled this spring at their .NEXT event.

Liquidware expands Stratusphere capabilities and adds consumption-based pricing option as Desktop-as-a-Service market escalates

November 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Microsoft shipping their turnkey Windows Virtual Desktop in the spring, where Liquidware is a go-to-market partner, is likely to increase partner opportunities around services.

Pure Storage unveils first Cloud Data Services, which will run in AWS Cloud

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new services are designed to have mission-critical capability, and to give Pure Storage a unified hybrid architecture capability that counters competitor cloud-centric strategies. While these are optimized for AWS, services for the Azure cloud are planned for the future.