Encryption

Cloud

Dell EMC sees big partner play in new Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure stack

May 4, 2017 Mark Cox 1
Dell EMC Cloud for Microsoft Azure Stack will be available in the second half of the year, although smaller developer versions are available now.

Security

Trend Micro brings new XGen technology to small business Worry-Free services

April 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Trend Micro brings new XGen technology to small business Worry-Free services
XGen technology brings Trend’s machine learning to the endpoint, both to improve effectiveness, and to provide Trend Micro partners with a counter to machine learning-based next-gen providers.

Mobility

Orion Labs turns to channel to take their voice platform to the enterprise

March 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Orion Labs turns to channel to take their voice platform to the enterprise
Orion combines its Enterprise Voice Platform with its wearable Onyx smart walkie-talkie to give easy and efficient voice service, and have brought in an experienced channel hand to oversee the go-to-market strategy.

Security

Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth

March 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth
MailProtector has seen a recent spurt of growth following a doubling down on its commitment to the channel, which has led to securing capital to enhance sales, marketing and R&D capabilities.

Big Data

Sensitive data governance provider Dataguise extends support to Google Cloud Storage

March 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sensitive data governance provider Dataguise extends support to Google Cloud Storage
Enterprise player Dataguise adds full integration with another major cloud player, as part of its strategy of broadening out beyond large enterprises.

Channel Programs

AppRiver upgrades free email marketing tool for partners

January 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppRiver upgrades free email marketing tool for partners
AppRiver had a pre-templated campaign tool before, but it was limited to Office 365. The new one covers a broad range of their solutions, with 12 templates at launch, and more scheduled to be added.

Security

ESET rejigs, expands consumer lineup with v10 release

December 19, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET rejigs, expands consumer lineup with v10 release
The ESET v10 release includes an upgraded and renamed enhanced product, as well as a new premium product that has two additional security features.

Security

Dell adds data in motion protection capability to Dell Data Protection

November 15, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell adds data in motion protection capability to Dell Data Protection
The new Secure Lifecycle offering is expected to have a limited market at first, as companies digest a novel approach to the solution.

Security

Intel Security delivers on functional integration promise with four-pronged announcement

November 2, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intel Security delivers on functional integration promise with four-pronged announcement
Intel Security is announcing 18 new or enhanced products at their Focus event, but the key thing here is that the products have now been reworked into four integrated systems which provide a much more interconnected level of security.

Unified Communications

Built-in encryption, user experience changes highlight Avaya IP Office 10

September 6, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Built-in encryption, user experience changes highlight Avaya IP Office 10
The new release of IP Office also makes some architectural and administrative changes designed to make things easier for Avaya channel partners who sell the product.