EMC

Supermicro EVO Rail hardware with VMware
Data Centre

VMware introduces first hyper-converged infrastructure

August 25, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware introduces first hyper-converged infrastructure
VMware works with hardware partners to introduce Evo:Rail, a “hyper-converged infrastucture” offering that aims to make hybrid IT easier for enterprises.

Storage

EMC says new ProtectPoint solution can revolutionize backup

July 31, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on EMC says new ProtectPoint solution can revolutionize backup
EMC’s new backup solution leverages enhanced technology in VMAX 3.0 to integrate primary storage and protection storage.

Fidelma Russo, senior vice president of EMC’s VMAX product business unit
Storage

EMC looks to expand channel footprint with VMAX 3.0 launch

July 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC looks to expand channel footprint with VMAX 3.0 launch
EMC says its upcoming VMAX 3.0 launch will push the product further into the midmarket and expand the breadth and depth of partner access to the platform.

Jeremy Burton, president of EMC's Information Infrastructure group.
Data Centre

EMC programs look to allay customer flash fears

July 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC programs look to allay customer flash fears
EMC announces a trio of programs to address customer concerns with flash storage, including a guarantee that XtremIO products will last at least 7 years.

Michael Sharun, country manager, EMC Canada
Featured Post

Canadians seeking privacy (but not too hard)

June 18, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Canadians seeking privacy (but not too hard)
An EMC study finds Canada among the top nations when it comes to concern for online privacy. But will Canadians take responsibility for their privacy?

Edison Peres will now lead Cisco's Intercloud partner strategy
Channel Programs

Cisco’s Intercloud gets channel chief, more partners

June 2, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco’s Intercloud gets channel chief, more partners
Cisco announces new partners for its Intercloud effort and assigns channel chief Edison Peres to lead its cloud channel charge.

Lenovo North American channel chief Chris Frey
Channel Programs

Lenovo simplifies incentives with upfront rebates

May 14, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Lenovo simplifies incentives with upfront rebates
Lenovo continues to woo the channel community by providing resellers with upfront rebates, simplified purchasing and sales reporting and expedited payments.

Jeremy Burton, president of EMC’s Information Infrastructure business
Cloud

EMC debuts Elastic Cloud Storage Appliance

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EMC says its new appliance allows enterprises and service providers to operate cloud storage cheaper than the big public cloud providers’ storage offerings.

John Tonthat, director of business development and marketing for the EMC solutions group at Avnet Technology Solutions
Data Centre

Avnet debuts first made-for-Canada converged offering

May 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet debuts first made-for-Canada converged offering
Avnet Technology Solutions’ new A20 pre-configured architecture of EMC and Cisco technology is its first stack designed for SMB and the Canadian market.

Jeremy Burton, president of EMC’s Information Infrastructure business
Featured Post

EMC, “Federation” to offer joint solutions, link partner programs

May 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC, “Federation” to offer joint solutions, link partner programs
EMC, VMware, RSA, Pivotal, VCE will align programs and offer integrated solutions, but remain independent in working with others.