Cisco will bring its collaboration lineup into one package, with a common backend and under the WebEx brand.
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Cisco unifies collaboration line under WebEx brand
by Robert Dutt •
Tag Archive for Cloud
Cloud
DataStax makes major enhancements to Apache Cassandra with DataStax Enterprise 6
by Mark Cox •
DataStax, which was the driver in building Apache Cassandra, makes major changes to the platform for the first time in their commercial product, to make it more enterprise-friendly by dramatically upgrading performance and removing manual work.
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Cloud, Internet of Things, Podcasts, Security, Sponsored Content
Inside the Ingram Micro Partner Experience tour [Podcast]
by Robert Dutt •
The ChannelBuzz.ca brings you a series of interviews with the main players from Ingram Micro Canada’s kickoff of its Partner Experience tour for 2018.
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Cloud, Networking, Security
New Capture Cloud Platform highlights broad range of new SonicWall announcements
by Mark Cox •
A surge in ransomware attacks in Q1 re-emphasizes the value proposition of the SonicWall integrated portfolio of solutions, which now combines the Capture Cloud Platform working in concert with other devices in the data centre.
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Security
Infocyte adds asset discovery, vulnerability reporting to threat hunting platform
by Mark Cox •
Infocyte, which brought in ex-Dell Security GM Curtis Hutcheson as CEO early this year, and which offers a variant of traditional threat hunting based on USAF cybersecurity techniques, is adding new services that complement their core value proposition.
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Software
ECi Software President lays out strategy for Macola, including pooled resources, cloud option
by Mark Cox •
ECi, to which Macola reports after their acquisition by ECI’s Apax Partners, told Macola customers and partners at their EVOLVE event what the new ownership will mean for them, and how Macola fits into ECI’s strategy for its manufacturing division.
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Cloud, Networking
Meta Networks emerges from stealth with cloud-native Network-as-a-Service
by Mark Cox •
The latest venture from serial entrepreneur Etay Bogner, Meta Networks is a next-gen VPN replacement targeted at the 250-1000 seat market. They are just beginning to develop a channel of resellers and MSSPs.
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Cloud, Storage
Elastifile partnership with Google brings their enterprise-grade scalable filer to Google Cloud Launcher
by Mark Cox •
Elastifile, which already has a very close relationship with AWS, deepens their partnership with Google in a way that sees them become the first shared file system on the Google Cloud Launcher.
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Channel Programs, Cloud
SAP launches new cloud packaging initiative for partners
by Mark Cox •
The new SAP initiative provides partners with packaged cloud solutions, with the partner adding their own IP. It also contains go-to-market and marketing initiatives to help the partners sell the packages.
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Channel Programs, Security
Carbon Black announces formal Cb Integration Network technology partner program
by Mark Cox •
The formalization of the community-based integration network Carbon Black has always had is tied to the development of their new Predictive Security Cloud.
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Cloud, Security
Netskope moves beyond CASB with new Netskope for Web
by Mark Cox •
Netskope expands its original loud Security platform to also handle Web security from the Cloud, to provide customers with a comprehensive security offering available through Netskope’s partner ecosystem.
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Big Data, Channel Programs, Cloud, Training
Talend emphasizes more creative, flexible training in partner program changes
by Mark Cox •
Talend is looking to make it easier for their Big Data and cloud-focused partners to build the new and complex integrations now required when delivering Talend in projects.
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Channel Programs
IBM simplifies partner program as priorities become more complex
by Robert Dutt •
IBM channel chief John Teltsch describes how its partner programs are evolving to match partners’ changing needs — and IBM’s changing needs from partners.
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Networking, Security
Palo Alto Networks brings cloud management option, new UI to Traps endpoint protection
by Mark Cox •
Traps has also been better integrated with the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework, something that is likely to please channel partners. So will the increased channel enablement around this Traps release.
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Networking, Security
Aryaka unveils security-focused PASSPORT SD-WAN platform
by Mark Cox •
PASSPORT integrates Aryaka’s traditional enterprise-grade private connectivity with expanded security functionality, including technology from Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler and Radware.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Distribution, Unified Communications
ShoreTel influence strong in new Mitel channel program and shift to two-tier distribution
by Mark Cox •
Specific details on the new Mitel channel program elements, and the distributors involved, will not be announced until April, but the strategic outline of both elements of the go-to-market strategy was made clear.
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Backup, Cloud
Acronis partners with Google Cloud, with integrations coming soon
by Mark Cox •
Support for the Google Cloud will be integrated into each Acronis solution at their next release, and Acronis will release a specific backup for Google’s G Suite before the first half of the year ends.
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Managed Services, Networking, Security
OPAQ adds Palo Alto Networks as key partner on midmarket-focused security-as-a-service platform
by Mark Cox •
Palo Alto Networks next-gen firewall offerings are now available as a service on OPAQ’s platform, in one of only two strategic relationships that OPAQ has.
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Cloud, Distribution, Managed Services
ITaaS software maker Nerdio signs with SherWeb in their first global distribution deal
by Mark Cox •
Nerdio’s focus is on their Nerdio for Azure offering, which led them to work with cloud and Microsoft- focused SherWeb.
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Mobility, Networking
Riverbed enhances SteelConnect SD-WAN with Xirrus integration, AWS and Azure direct connectivity
by Mark Cox •
A third enhancement, new SteelConnect support for LTE uplinks, is more of a niche feature in North America except in remote regions, although it is still sometimes used as a backup system.
