Linux

HPE strengthens small business servers with ClearCenter partnership, reborn MicroServer

June 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The exclusive deal with ClearCenter provides a Linux platform that provides server, networking and gateway functionality, and combined with the HPE ProLiant MicroServer, provides a low-cost offering for small businesses and SOHOs.

Ben Cherian, director of partnerships, alliances, and channels for storage at Red Hat

Red Hat looks to ramp up channel storage business

April 18, 2017 Robert Dutt 1

Red Hat continues looks to the channel to help grow its high-value storage business, but knows it needs to help partners get started.

Mark Enzweiler, senior vice president of global channel sales and alliances at Red Hat

Red Hat moves closer to Linux/other balance

April 3, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Last year, Red Hat set a long-term goal to move its business to 50 per cent Linux and 50 per cent other. Here’s how the plan is developing.

NComputing adds higher end VDI capabilities by acquiring VERDE Workspaces

March 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

VERDE, formerly Virtual Bridges, has higher end capabilities that will allow NComputing to offer a full-stack, end-to-end solution.

Comodo beefs up endpoint protection solution with enhanced Mac, new Linux support

February 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Comodo’s endpoint solution is relatively new to the market, but has posted strong adoption rates and has just been added to Gartner’s Magic Quadrant.

IGEL unveils tiny Linux thin client for specific BYOD use cases

December 14, 2016 Mark Cox 1

The IGEL UD Pocket measures 22.4mm x 12.2mm x 6mm, and weighs 3 grams.

New high end Power Systems highlight IBM hybrid cloud announcements

September 20, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

IBM also makes new z Systems announcements, and unveils several new and expanded partnerships at their Edge event.

Caringo SwarmNFS aims to mainstream object storage by eliminating gateways to NFS

August 23, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Caringo has developed a patent-pending process that eliminates the need for a gateway by connecting the NFS server directly to the Object Storage. This significantly cuts costs and improves efficiency, opening up new use cases that Caringo believes will mainstream object storage.

Datto upgrades flagship platform, unveils all-flash backup appliance

June 21, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The all-flash SIRIS 3 X1is available only with a TB drive, with the plan being to roll over further models if and when they meet customers’ price/performance needs.