Disaster Recovery

Storage

NetApp enhances data protection portfolio

June 14, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetApp enhances data protection portfolio
NetApp announces multiple new releases in its data protection software, including some which leverage new capabilities of the just-released ONTAP 9 OS.

Storage

Veeam to add Availability Orchestrator for DR as add-on to Availability Suite

April 5, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam to add Availability Orchestrator for DR as add-on to Availability Suite
The multi-hypervisor disaster recovery orchestration engine, which also works with Veeam Backup & Replication, is designed to let enterprises easily execute, test and document DR plans, and should provide partners with additional consulting opportunities.

Managed Services

Better network visibility can add thousands to your MSP bottom line. Here’s how.

February 18, 2016 Guest Poster Comments Off on Better network visibility can add thousands to your MSP bottom line. Here’s how.
Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on how MSPs can build profitability by better understanding their clients’ networks.

Channel Programs

StorageCraft looks to expand product line, redo channel program

January 27, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on StorageCraft looks to expand product line, redo channel program
New StorageCraft channel chief Marvin Blough talks with ChannelBuzz about the plans to take the company to the next level, which include a new cloud offering this week.

Bill Hilf, general manager, cloud business unit, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Cloud

Microsoft, HPE partner on cloud integration

December 1, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft, HPE partner on cloud integration
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and Microsoft announce a cloud deal that will see the two “prefer” each other’s hybrid cloud offerings and more.

Cloud

New Ingram Micro-Acronis deal all about the cloud in Canada

November 9, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Ingram Micro-Acronis deal all about the cloud in Canada
Ingram Micro has significantly expanded their relationship with Acronis, but only part of the deal is relevant to the Canadian market.

Storage

Veeam CEO lays out three-pronged strategy going forward

October 28, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam CEO lays out three-pronged strategy going forward
Deepening enterprise penetration, increasing cloud business, and improving attach rate on partner VMware and Microsoft sales are at the top of Veeam’s agenda for this year.

Storage

Veeam unveils Managed Backup Portal to help drive partner cloud business

October 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam unveils Managed Backup Portal to help drive partner cloud business
Veeam is emphasizing that partners not in the cloud need to develop a cloud option for their customers, and opened their VeeamON event by announcing a simple-to-use portal to help partners develop a service provider practice.

Jay Snyder, senior vice president of global alliances at EMC
Cloud

EMC, DiData team to tackle mid-enterprise cloud

September 16, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC, DiData team to tackle mid-enterprise cloud
The Catalyst Alliance will see EMC and Dimension Data team up to make cloud offerings more available to midsize enterprises with quicker deployments.

Managed Services

AVG launches ‘game changing’ new Managed Workplace

September 15, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on AVG launches ‘game changing’ new Managed Workplace
The big change is the addition of an integrated remote control solution, which will be free to MSP partners, but the new version also improves the integrated backup and disaster recovery, adds a device manager to Mac support, and upgrades its integrated antivirus technology.