hyper-converged

Backup

Nutanix to add three new developer-focused services as part of enterprise cloud strategy

November 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nutanix to add three new developer-focused services as part of enterprise cloud strategy
The provision of new object storage, compute and marketplace services to developers is part of a continuing Nutanix strategy to elevate itself from providing HCI infrastructure to providing the whole stack.

Backup

Ex-NetApp President Rob Salmon looks to extend Cohesity’s early-stage growth

November 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ex-NetApp President Rob Salmon looks to extend Cohesity’s early-stage growth
Rob Salmon, who recently came out of retirement to assume a very senior role with startup secondary storage vendor Cohesity, discusses what his role will be in continuing the company hot growth rate.

Computers

Selling the Dell Technologies cutting edge in Canada

October 30, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Selling the Dell Technologies cutting edge in Canada
While Canadian customers have a generally accurate reputation for being late technology adopters, Dell EMC execs at last week’s Toronto forum said that they are seeing movement towards newer Dell Technologies offerings.

Data Centre

Workload specialization makes partners key in Dell digital transformation strategy

October 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Workload specialization makes partners key in Dell digital transformation strategy
Chad Sakac, president of Dell EMC’s converged platforms division laid out the company’s digital transformation strategy, why it’s often still hard for customers to grasp, and the role the channel can play in assisting with that.

Channel Programs

“I Don’t Want More Partners:” Dell EMC Channel Chief John Byrne

October 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on “I Don’t Want More Partners:” Dell EMC Channel Chief John Byrne
At a partner gathering in Toronto, Byrne recounted Dell EMC’s channel trumps – but also detailed where the company needs to improve, and provided broad hints about upcoming channel changes.

Zack Dickson, director of channels at HPE Canada
Channel Programs

New HPE Canada channel chief outlines goals

October 25, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New HPE Canada channel chief outlines goals
New HPE Canada channel chief Zack Dickson outlines focus on hybird, hyper-converged and edge, pledges ease-of-business improvements.

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.

Data Centre

Pivot3 deepens enterprise presence with Arrow distribution deal for North America

October 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pivot3 deepens enterprise presence with Arrow distribution deal for North America
In addition to covering both Canada and the U.S., the new Pivot3 deal covers both Arrow’s distribution [ECS] and contract marketing [AIS] businesses.

Cloud

Dell EMC announces upcoming availability of Azure Stack on 14G servers

October 19, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC announces upcoming availability of Azure Stack on 14G servers
Dell EMC expects to be the first OEM to bring Azure Stack to market on next-generation servers, and believes this offering will be a particularly strong one for channel partners.

Internet of Things

Dell announces new IoT organization to improve ‘IQT’ co-ordination among Dell companies

October 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces new IoT organization to improve ‘IQT’ co-ordination among Dell companies
Dell doubles down on the Internet of Things, announcing a new organization, enhanced funding and a road map for future innovation.