Education

Digital Signage

ViewSonic simplifies ViewBoard collaboration with Intel Unite

October 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ViewSonic simplifies ViewBoard collaboration with Intel Unite
The integration of Intel’s Unite collaboration software into ViewSonic ViewBoard units both expands their functionality and simplifies their installation.

Security

SonicWall integrates next-gen endpoint protection into Capture with SentinelOne partnership

September 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on SonicWall integrates next-gen endpoint protection into Capture with SentinelOne partnership
SentinelOne’s technology is strong on remediation of malicious attacks, and the partnership with SonicWall will enable automatic remediation of ransomware and other attacks by reversing system and file modifications.

Backup

Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out

September 13, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out
Global expansion is a key factor in retiring the Intronis brand as a business unit in favor of Barracuda MSP. The Intronis name will live on as the backup product within the MSP platform.

Channel Programs

Avast kicks off rebranded Avast Business with unified antivirus, new channel programs

September 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avast kicks off rebranded Avast Business with unified antivirus, new channel programs
The new Avast Business Antivirus integrates elements from both the legacy Avast and AVG anti-virus solutions, and is integrated into their Managed Workplace and CloudCare offerings.

Digital Signage

ViewSonic unveils new lineup of flat panel displays, projectors, and large format displays

June 19, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ViewSonic unveils new lineup of flat panel displays, projectors, and large format displays
The newly announced ViewSonic products will be available in Canada in July.

Marketing

HPE looks to turbocharge partner marketing with new Digital Marketing Program

June 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE looks to turbocharge partner marketing with new Digital Marketing Program
While many of the program’s components existed before, HPE is doubling down on promoting them as a bundle, looking to get greater numbers of them involved in an area where the vendor says many partners need to be doing more.

Computers

NComputing’s new RX-HDX thin client looks to bring Raspberry Pi to the enterprise

May 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on NComputing’s new RX-HDX thin client looks to bring Raspberry Pi to the enterprise
The new NComputing RH-HDX thin client boasts enterprise device management and dual monitor support capabilities, addressing two key enterprise concerns where Raspberry Pi 3 had been lacking.

Digital Signage

ViewSonic Canada drives strong results after return of Canadian autonomy

May 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ViewSonic Canada drives strong results after return of Canadian autonomy
While monitors still make up 70 per cent of their business, falling prices has also led ViewSonic Canada to scale back its retail business and put more emphasis on the B2B market.

Security

Building an effective cybersecurity team

April 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Building an effective cybersecurity team
Rinki Sethi of Palo Alto Networks discusses the approach organizations need to take when building a modern cybersecurity team.

Virtualization

Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

March 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

The quad-core processor in the Dell new low-end thin client will be able to handle demanding apps like Skype for Business, which strained the resources of earlier models with less powerful processors.