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Cloud

New Citrix Replacement App highlights latest release of CloudJumper Workspace-as-a-Service platform

March 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Citrix Replacement App highlights latest release of CloudJumper Workspace-as-a-Service platform
Other enhancements to Cloudjumper Cloud Workspace Management Suite 5.2 include the ability to provision a full software-defined data centre in either Azure or Google with a single click.

Data Centre

Cloudistics formally launches Application Marketplace within Ignite Cloud Controller

March 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloudistics formally launches Application Marketplace within Ignite Cloud Controller
Cloudistics is emphasizing its Application Marketplace to highlight its role in accelerating the deployment of complex applications, something that appeals greatly to partners and customers.

Cloud

ITaaS software maker Nerdio signs with SherWeb in their first global distribution deal

February 22, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on ITaaS software maker Nerdio signs with SherWeb in their first global distribution deal
Nerdio’s focus is on their Nerdio for Azure offering, which led them to work with cloud and Microsoft- focused SherWeb.

Backup

Zerto launches multi-cloud resilience platform with Zerto Virtual Replication 6.0

February 6, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zerto launches multi-cloud resilience platform with Zerto Virtual Replication 6.0
ZVR 6.0 extends bi-directional replication that Zerto had introduced in their previous release. Another highlight of 6.0 is a new management portal for Cloud Service Providers.

Virtualization

Dell announces major software update to Wyse virtualization portfolio

February 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces major software update to Wyse virtualization portfolio
For the channel, the sexiest thing here is likely Wyse Converter for PCs, which turns existing PCs into VDIs, and will be useful in Windows 7 migrations.

Managed Services

New SDK integration platform, enhanced internal integrations highlight Kaseya VSA 9.5

January 23, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New SDK integration platform, enhanced internal integrations highlight Kaseya VSA 9.5
New improvements in Kaseya VSA 9.5 for technicians include native Microsoft PowerShell integration, and improved file management capabilities.

Cloud

New multi-cloud support highlights Cloudian HyperStore 7

January 23, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New multi-cloud support highlights Cloudian HyperStore 7
Extending their native cloud support to the Google and Microsoft clouds as well as AWS will allow Cloudian partners to add a multi-cloud dimension to their hybrid cloud options for customers.

Channel Programs

Cogeco Peer 1 addition of Managed Microsoft Azure Services should be major play for growing channel

January 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cogeco Peer 1 addition of Managed Microsoft Azure Services should be major play for growing channel
In the last year, Cogeco Peer 1 has re-embraced the channel in Canada, and sees core offerings like this one as critical to channel growth, which in turn they see as critical for the company.

Managed Services

HP vet Ken Archer lays out vision and plans as new Nectar Chief Revenue Officer

January 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP vet Ken Archer lays out vision and plans as new Nectar Chief Revenue Officer
Nectar creates a new Chief Revenue Officer position to coordinate the company’s different channel routes to market.

Cloud

Liquidware sees pure Desktop-as-a-Service beginning to emerge

January 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Liquidware sees pure Desktop-as-a-Service beginning to emerge
Liquidware sells entirely through channel partners, and uses a relatively small value channel because of their enterprise focus. Their solution works in any desktop environment, however, so they are on the lookout for potential new partners at Microsoft events.