HPE

Networking

HPE introduces Cisco-based C-Series 32GB TC switch and director module

July 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE introduces Cisco-based C-Series 32GB TC switch and director module
HPE rolls out the Cisco-based version of the next-gen 32GB FC switch, following the launch of the Brocade-based B-series last month.

Backup

CTERA Networks expands portfolio with new ROBO-focused line of larger edge appliances

July 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on CTERA Networks expands portfolio with new ROBO-focused line of larger edge appliances
The new CTERA appliances triple the speed, double the capacity and quadruple the number of users supported over CTERA’s previous edge offerings, allowing them to position them as a full NAS replacement.

Partnerships

HPE focuses Pathfinder venture strategy on HPE edge and AI priorities

June 25, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE focuses Pathfinder venture strategy on HPE edge and AI priorities
HPE Pathfinder head Vishall Lall discusses the company’s venture funding strategy moving forward and how it is increasingly synced with HPE’s strategic initiatives.

Backup

Veeam to see major benefits from upgrade in strategic relationship with HPE

June 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam to see major benefits from upgrade in strategic relationship with HPE
Veeam has been promoted to HPE’s top partner category, Global Supply Chain, and named a Gold Partner in the HPE Global Partner Program and an HPE Pointnext storage partner. The latter allows them to be sold as an HPE consumption service, which Veeam sees as having great potential for them.

Cloud

HPE CEO Neri announces doubling down on Intelligent Edge with $4 billion R&D commitment

June 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE CEO Neri announces doubling down on Intelligent Edge with $4 billion R&D commitment
The new HPE CEO used his introductory keynote as HPE’s top exec to articulate a vision of the future where HPE will deliver next-generation technologies to customers today – a process which has already begun and where product is available today.

Partnerships

Cyberinc brings isolation-based cybersecurity protection to HPE Complete program

June 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cyberinc brings isolation-based cybersecurity protection to HPE Complete program
Isolation-based security is a fairly new technology, with Symantec being the best-known vendor in the space, but Cyberinc thinks that the additional security value they bring to the table will resonate with HPE’s own core messaging.

Mobility

Aruba announces first SD-WAN branch solution

June 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba announces first SD-WAN branch solution
Aruba extends their software-defined architecture to the branch, with the new Cloud Managed 7000 Series Branch Gateways, as well as new Aruba Central abilities to manage them.

Cloud

HPE to start out new GreenLake Hybrid Cloud on direct model

June 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE to start out new GreenLake Hybrid Cloud on direct model
HPE has announced an exciting extension of their Pointnext Services with HPE GreenLake Hybrid Cloud. Channel partners will have to wait a while to get their hands on the new offering however, since HPE wants to establish a smooth motion for the service itself before opening it up to the channel.

Channel Programs

HPE pledges to further ramp up channel commitment at Global Partner Summit

June 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE pledges to further ramp up channel commitment at Global Partner Summit
HPE outlined its goals for its channel for the year ahead, together with new and planned initiatives to help them get there.

Marketing

HPE adds more resources to partner digital marketing strategy

June 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE adds more resources to partner digital marketing strategy
HPE has built on the Digital Marketing program they announced last year with a new digital marketing maturity assessment tool, and increased resources through Marketing Pro Academy,