CSP

Cloud

JetStream Software launches with cloud data management solution for VMware MSPs and CSPs

April 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on JetStream Software launches with cloud data management solution for VMware MSPs and CSPs
The JetStream technology, which leverages the VMware IO Filter API, has its roots in a company called FlashSoft, which was acquired by SanDisk, was part of the WD acquisition of SanDisk, and has now been spun out into a focused software company.

Security

AppRiver expands Canadian customer, partner base by acquiring Ottawa’s Roaring Penguin

March 28, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppRiver expands Canadian customer, partner base by acquiring Ottawa’s Roaring Penguin
The Canadian acquisition is the first step in an AppRiver strategy to expand its presence further beyond the U.S, but it’s not purely about acquiring customers, as some of Roaring Penguin’s anti-spam technology will be integrated into AppRiver’s own offering.

Cloud

Dell EMC XC series upgrade with Avamar integration highlights Microsoft-focused news

September 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC XC series upgrade with Avamar integration highlights Microsoft-focused news
The XC series, which Dell EMC aims at the Microsoft hypervisor market, is also getting a new Azure Log Analytics Solution.

Renee Bergeron, senior vice president of global cloud channel at Ingram Micro
Cloud

Ingram Micro tackles channel IaaS opportunity

April 21, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro tackles channel IaaS opportunity
Ingram Micro says IaaS is the “biggest untapped opportunity” for the channel in cloud, debuts tools to help partners build their business.

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Software

Microsoft makes Windows 10 Enterprise available as a service

July 13, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft makes Windows 10 Enterprise available as a service
Making the top edition of Windows 10 available for $7 per user per month opens the doors to small businesses and the channels with which they work.

Greg Myers, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Tech Data Canada.
Cloud

Tech Data Canada partners with Quatrro to extend partner access to Office 365 via CSP

March 26, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada partners with Quatrro to extend partner access to Office 365 via CSP
Services relationship will help more resellers meet Microsoft’s support requirements to offer Office 365 via its Cloud Solution Provider program.