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Cloud security policy: The questions you need to ask
by Robert Dutt •
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Backup, Cloud, Managed Services
Rubrik Alta 4.1 brings Azure functionality up to AWS level
by Mark Cox •
Data management vendor Rubrik also adds support for the Google Cloud Platform, extends their AWS support, and improves management security for MSPs.
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Cloud, Storage
Scality expands S3 connectivity for Azure with Scality Connect offering
by Mark Cox •
Following up their multi-cloud theme which has been central to Scality’s vision since the announcement of Zenko this summer, Scality unveils a tool that lets apps for Amazon S3 support Microsoft Azure Blob Storage without having to be modified.
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Cloud, Software
IR makes updated UC assessment and testing solution available in the cloud
by Mark Cox •
Last year, IR introduced a network assessment and testing tool. It is being well received by Microsoft partners, and the new version is switching from software to a cloud-based tool.
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Podcasts, Sponsored Content
Sage Summit and the ethics of Code [Podcast]
by Robert Dutt •
Sage Canada boss Paul Struthers and North American channel chief Scott Ehmen talk Sage’s channel community, ethics and AI, and more.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Security
Sophos makes cloud marketplaces channel-friendly with changes to cloud billings
by Mark Cox •
The changes, which will see partners who sell through the cloud Exchanges receive back-end rebates and program credit for the first time, are part of a new initiative that establishes a new Sophos Cloud Security Provider cert in the company’s partner program.
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Cloud, Data Centre, Servers, Storage
OnApp enters hyper-converged space with Intel partnership – and low cost appliance
by Mark Cox •
OnApp, which has a larger global share of the service provider market, enters the enterprise HCI market with their software in Intel hardware, and a channel-only model with a master reseller/distributor in each geo.
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Cloud, Security
Kaspersky makes upgrades to Kaspersky Private Security Network
by Mark Cox •
The private version of the Kaspersky Security Network, aimed mainly at regulated organizations, broadens reputation-based analysis, adds whitelisting capability, and improves third-party integration.
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Distribution, Managed Services, Storage
Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal
by Mark Cox •
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.
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Big Data, Cloud
Data Quality vendor Naveego enhances cross-system comparability in new release
by Mark Cox •
The new Naveego release enhances the ability to check data across different platforms, improves the dashboards, allows writing SQL against non-SQL data sets, and enhances data quality on large data sets.
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Backup, Cloud
Zerto upgrades Azure, AWS cloud support in Zerto Virtual Replication 5.5
by Mark Cox •
The Azure component is especially significant, as Zerto becomes the first vendor to support replication from the Azure cloud, as well as into it.
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Cloud, Software
Document management vendor FileHold strengthens search capability by embedding dtSearch engine
by Mark Cox •
FileHold’s FastFind, Powered by dtSearch, now lets customers search for documents even when they are in a third-party application.
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Cloud, Distribution
Ingram Micro unveils new Cloud Intelligence Program to help partners increase cloud business
by Mark Cox •
The program’s main element is an online tool that lets partners benchmark their cloud readiness against their peers and provides insights on increasing their cloud business.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Software
SAP makes structural changes around channel business to double down on SMBs
by Mark Cox •
SAP turned some heads with their presence at the CompTIA channel event this week, a presence motivated by an increased new emphasis on recruiting the right type of partner covering SMB customers, in order to double their cloud business by 2020.
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Backup, Storage
Cohesity moves beyond backup with 5.0 platform release
by Mark Cox •
There are four main enhancements, one of which is the addition of file and object storage support to give the Cohesity platform an archiving capability as well as backup.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Software
Agiloft channel investment produces its first Platinum partners
by Mark Cox •
Agiloft still has no partners in Canada, but they are hoping that their just-announced capacity to offer Canada-based hosting of their business process automation offerings will change that.
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Backup, Managed Services
eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space
by Mark Cox •
eFolder’s top execs outline why they think the merged company can take on the market leader, and how they intend to execute on their strategy.
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Cloud, Unified Communications
UPDATED: Mitel accelerates move to cloud with ShoreTel acquisition
by Mark Cox •
The plan is to rationalize and simplify the portfolio, although there is no rush to settle on a common platform. There is also relatively little channel overlap, so no need to rationalize the number of partners.
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Cloud
Five9 announces major new version of cloud contact centre platform
by Mark Cox •
The Summer Release expands Five9’s global capabilities and expands the number of apps available on their microservices architecture.
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Security
Dell announces air gap version of its Dell Endpoint Security Suite Enterprise solution
by Mark Cox •
The Dell solution with Cylance has been extended to an air gap mode for networks with no or little connectivity to the Internet.
