Dell

Computers

Dell doubles down on PCs, unveils new product

November 6, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell doubles down on PCs, unveils new product
Dell stressed its commitment to a strong client solutions to maintain end-to-end solutions, and announced an enhanced tablet and software suite, a new high end monitor, and a new concept of working on your PC.

Data Centre

Dell unveils next-gen PowerEdge FX2 converged architecture

November 5, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell unveils next-gen PowerEdge FX2 converged architecture
CEO Michael Dell described this as a really revolutionary product, the ultimate in converged infrastructure for the data centre, and the most ultra-dense architecture in the world.

Storage

Dell emphasizes SMB with new all- flash array, and hybrid EqualLogic entry level offerings

November 5, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell emphasizes SMB with new all- flash array, and hybrid EqualLogic entry level offerings
The Dell Storage SC 4020 all-flash array is a less expensive follow-up to Dell’s Flash Optimized Solution from last year, while the PS4210, which replaces the PS4110 and PS4100 in the Dell EqualLogic lineup, is targeted at the entry-level customer, but has some other market potential.

Greg Smith, senior director of product and technical marketing at Nutanix.
Data Centre

Nutanix sees massive potential in rollout of Dell XC appliances with Nutanix software

November 5, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nutanix sees massive potential in rollout of Dell XC appliances with Nutanix software
Nutanix, which despite its massive success is still a startup, gets key validation from Dell partnering with them, and also greatly expands their channel and routes to market.

Big Data

Technology adoption issues create tremendous opportunity: Michael Dell

November 4, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Technology adoption issues create tremendous opportunity: Michael Dell
Michael Dell personally presented the results of a survey commissioned by Dell, which found significant obstacles to the adoption of technology, which he said was a good thing for Dell and its partners.

Dell global channel chief Cheryl Cook
Channel Programs

Dell announces new channel programs and competencies

November 4, 2014 Mark Cox 1
Dell announced a series of new and enhanced programs to continue to drive channel growth, which for the first time has passed 40 per cent of total Dell revenues.

Dale Degen, senior worldwide marketing manager for HP Storage
Storage

HP, Intel seed market for software-defined storage

October 21, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP, Intel seed market for software-defined storage
HP is working with Intel to make 1 TB of StoreVirtual VSA storage available to all purchases of servers with Intel’s latest Xeon processors.

Channel Programs

Dell security partner concerns have high profile at Peak partner event

October 15, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell security partner concerns have high profile at Peak partner event
Dell’s top security partners still have concerns and issues about their relationship with Dell, So what is the vendor doing about them?

Security

Dell broadens SuperMassive next-gen firewall product with 9800 model

October 15, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell broadens SuperMassive next-gen firewall product with 9800 model
The 9800 is the first entry in the SuperMassive 9000 series to be branded solely as Dell, without SonicWALL on the bezel, reflecting the company’s increased focus on the Dell brand.

Channel Programs

Michael Dell talks security, channels to security partners

October 14, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Michael Dell talks security, channels to security partners
Dell’s CEO gave advice to partners on how to improve their businesses and indicated more channel enhancements will be announced at Dell World next month.