Backup
Comtrade to enhance built-for Nutanix HYCU backup with ESX support
Other new elements, which will be formally announced next week, include an early trial for AFS backup and more efficient support for ROBO environments.
Disaster Recovery
Cloud
VIPRE makes move into the cloud with cloud endpoint security offering
VIPRE Endpoint Security – Cloud Edition, is a built for the cloud solution, not its server product ported into the cloud.
Backup
Cisco to resell Commvault for first time in extension of long-term partnership
For the first time, Commvault solutions specific to Cisco will be part of Cisco’s Global Price List, making it easier for the two companies’ mutual resellers to deliver joint solutions.
Distribution
Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal
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.
Backup
Dell EMC announces hyper-converged, hybrid cloud upgrades
In addition to upgrades to VxRail, VxRack SDDC, both their Enterprise and Native hybrid clouds, and new turnkey VMware Ready Systems for ‘do it yourself’ cloud deployments, Dell EMC also announced GA for XtemIO X2 and an upgrade of their Dell Data Protection Suite for Applications.
Backup
eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space
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.
Cloud
Nutanix launches unique hybrid cloud offering with Xi Cloud Services, Nutanix Calm
The cloud services have the same OS as Nutanix’s on-prem software, which provides major benefits for customers – and significant new opportunities for partners.
Backup
BackupAssist introduces MSP program into North America
The BackupAssist-as-a-Service program for MSPs makes the Australian-headquartered company a much more forceful player in the North American MSP market.
Backup
Storage Guardian adds real-time analytics in new ConnectWise integration
The new Storage Guardian integration provides real-time data recovery times and recovery point objectives, rather than estimates, which partners can use to offer new services.
Backup
Rubrik expands enterprise capabilities in major new Alta release
The enhancements, which include support for Oracle RMAN and SQL, as well as the Hyper-V and Nutanix Acropolis hypervisors, strengthen the Rubrik enterprise play.
Backup
Zerto expands HPE relationship to add full availability of Zerto replication solution
Zerto has joined the HPE Complete program, making Zerto Virtual Replication an HPE part number that can be ordered directly from HPE for any HPE platform.
Managed Services
ClearSky Data formalizes partner program for metro-based on-demand primary storage
The present ClearSky partner ecosystem includes both MSPs and traditional reseller partners, and they are looking to increase the numbers of both.
Backup
Commvault aims to extend market reach with new VM Backup and Recovery trial software
The new version of the software designed for VM environments upgrades the interface, improves DR capability and makes it easier to migrate VM workloads to the cloud.
Backup
Australia’s BackupAssist formally launches in North American market
BackupAssist has timed a new channel initiative in North America with Version 10 of its software, which adds several enterprise grade features to its SMB-focused solution.
Cloud
Veeam announcements around Microsoft Azure highlight Cloud Day at VeeamON
The final day of VeeamON saw Veeam announce a new DR tool for Azure, management pack enhancements for better visibility, and improvements to Backup for Office 365.
Backup
Cloud is focus of partner programmatic announcements at VeeamON
New initiatives include a Veeam Accredited Service Partner program, the release candidate of a new Veeam Availability Console and new multi-tenancy in Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365.
Storage
New software features highlight new high-end Dell EMC VMAX 950F model
The new high-end VMAX model has the expected new oomph in performance, but most of the channel will be more interested in the new software features, which will also apply to VMAX 250F, a stronger channel play.
Software
Promise Technology enhances hyper-converged VSkyCube with new software bundle
VSkyMotion adds workload migration, disaster recovery, and hybrid cloud to the VSkyCube Infrastructure.
Backup
How to avoid common backup pitfalls
Intronis’ Neal Bradbury on how managed service providers can make the most of their clients’ need for managed backup services.
Cloud
Axcient makes broad enhancements to SMB cloud platform
The Axcient Business Recovery Cloud platform gets a refresh of its HPE hardware, updates for the latest IT environments, and a flurry of improvements based on MSP recommendations.