Encryption

Networking

Aryaka unveils security-focused PASSPORT SD-WAN platform

March 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aryaka unveils security-focused PASSPORT SD-WAN platform
PASSPORT integrates Aryaka’s traditional enterprise-grade private connectivity with expanded security functionality, including technology from Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler and Radware.

Storage

Spectra Logic adds two new value solutions to tape library solutions

March 1, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Spectra Logic adds two new value solutions to tape library solutions
The Spectra Stack is a modular tape library, while the Spectra T950V is a less expensive version of the Spectra T950.

Mobility

New Catalyst hyper-customization platform in Zoho CRM release likely to interest partners

February 28, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Catalyst hyper-customization platform in Zoho CRM release likely to interest partners
Zoho CRM also enhances its Zia conversational AI for sales teams, with a voice capability, as well as other improvements its predictive AI and lead enrichment.

Cloud

Scram Software launches with cloud-based encryption for midmarket and SMBs

February 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Scram Software launches with cloud-based encryption for midmarket and SMBs
The ScramFS encryption system provides client-side encryption that does not require developers to be able to encrypt. Out of the gate, the channel resell opportunity is limited, but that will change with the introduction of user-facing business apps later this year.

Virtualization

Expanded partnerships, vendor certification program key parts of IGEL 2018 roadmap

February 8, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Expanded partnerships, vendor certification program key parts of IGEL 2018 roadmap
Among the changes coming to IGEL’s own hardware and software roadmaps, one of their thin clients about to be refreshed will see a switch from an Intel to an AMD processor.

Channel Programs

Runtime encryption vendor Fortanix launches both partner program and channel-friendly appliance

January 25, 2018 Mark Cox 1
Fortanix provides a Self-Defending Key Management Service solution that can be sold either as a service or as an appliance, and is designed to overcome traditional problems with key management.

Networking

Gigamon unveils first 100Gb decryption through a visibility platform

December 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Gigamon unveils first 100Gb decryption through a visibility platform
Gigamon introduced inline 1Gb and 10Gb encryption on their security platform earlier this year. Now they have upgraded this to support faster 40Gb and 100 Gb networks, which they also think will encourage 100 Gb adoption.

Channel Programs

OEM player SecurityFirst transitioning to all-channel model for midmarket and SMB

November 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on OEM player SecurityFirst transitioning to all-channel model for midmarket and SMB
SecurityFirst has just turned their technology into a channel-friendly product, DataKeep, which its partners will sell.

Security

DigiCert sees enterprise channel expansion with closing of Symantec Website Security deal

November 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on DigiCert sees enterprise channel expansion with closing of Symantec Website Security deal
DigiCert, which inherited Symantec’s problems with Google and its potential impact on brand credibility, says it is ahead of the December 1 schedule for the reissuance of Symantec certifications.

Data Centre

Scale Computing partners with WinMagic to add encryption and intelligent key management

October 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Scale Computing partners with WinMagic to add encryption and intelligent key management
The new partnership is the logical effect of both the initiative by Scale to deepen its enterprise penetration and their recent partnership with Google.