Microsoft

Channel Programs

Lenovo DCG retools on multiple fronts to drive disruption

July 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo DCG retools on multiple fronts to drive disruption
Stefan Bockhop discusses his new role in the Lenovo DCG and their plans to drive business with new product, new go-to-market, and new channel programs – which include some forthcoming changes to deal reg.

Cloud

CafeX upgrades omnichannel customer service solution for Dynamics 365

July 12, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on CafeX upgrades omnichannel customer service solution for Dynamics 365
CafeX Live Assist for Microsoft Dynamics 365’s new Cosmos release facilitates chatbot-to-agent escalation, and provides an SDK for mobile customer service.

Cloud

Quest unveils new Quest on Demand SaaS platform for Microsoft solutions

July 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Quest unveils new Quest on Demand SaaS platform for Microsoft solutions
Quest is releasing the new platform at Microsoft Inspire, because they see it as a strong channel offering, and are looking to recruit new partners to sell it.

Backup

Modernization of HPE Data Protector highlights revamp of HPE ABR Suite

July 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Modernization of HPE Data Protector highlights revamp of HPE ABR Suite
The HPE Adaptive Backup and Recovery suite is composed of three products released last year as a unified package, and this release is designed to further that unified vision.

Cloud

Microsoft CSP Atmosera brings managed Azure services portfolio to general availability

June 27, 2017 Mark Cox 1
Atmosera believes the combination of Azure’s maturity and problems many customers have had using the cloud themselves will sustain incredible growth rates for Azure-focused MSPs.

Managed Services

ConnectWise beefs up CloudConsole with standalone capability outside Manage

June 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ConnectWise beefs up CloudConsole with standalone capability outside Manage
Originally an Office 365 management tool, ConnectWise added Azure management last year, will have Cisco management capabilities by the fall, AWS soon after that, and more coming down the road.

Distribution

Ingram Micro Canada launches IOT business

June 14, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro Canada launches IOT business
Ingram Micro Canada takes the veil off its IOT business, offering solution providers a number of pre-integrated IOT solutions across a number of industries.

Cloud

Do your customers love Office 365, but avoid the cloud?

June 13, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Do your customers love Office 365, but avoid the cloud?
A Softchoice survey finds that while customers accept Office 365 as a way of licensing software, many aren’t moving their infrastructure into the cloud.

Cloud

Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance

May 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance
UK-based Flexxible IT has been focused on Europe, but has opened a US office with ex-Appsense channel chief Jim Airdo running the North American business.

Cloud

Vena announces Office 365 integration, best practices library at first user event

May 19, 2017 Mark Cox 1
Toronto-based SaaS CPM vendor Vena used its first ever user event to extend its support to Office 365, and establish their Vena Exchange, a vetted library for customers to share Excel best practices templates.