monitoring

Data Centre

Virtual Instruments launches updated version of its IPM platform

August 4, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Virtual Instruments launches updated version of its IPM platform
Version 4.3 expands hypervisor support and adds a VM Coordinator for workload management analytics and improved ability to classify workloads in a histogram.

Managed Services

Toshiba signs on IT Weapons to take Toshiba-branded IT services to market

June 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Toshiba signs on IT Weapons to take Toshiba-branded IT services to market
Having exited the consumer market in Canada, Toshiba is beefing up their B2B offerings, and has partnered with Brampton managed services provider IT Weapons to provide what will be a growing package of services and support.

Channel Programs

Xangati eyes managed services partners in channel program reboot

June 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Xangati eyes managed services partners in channel program reboot
The virtualized performance management solutions startup has made unsuccessful channel initiatives before, but now armed with personnel and resources to execute, they are looking to enlist Citrix and VMware partners with professional services practices – and for the first time, MSPs.

Managed Services

OnX adds two IT Service Management offerings to its Managed Services division

March 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on OnX adds two IT Service Management offerings to its Managed Services division
OnX Managed Services is a fast-growing part of the solution provider’s business, which now accounts for almost 40 per cent of its earnings.

Channel Programs

German network monitoring firm Paessler strengthening North American channel

February 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on German network monitoring firm Paessler strengthening North American channel
Paessler is seeing a significant increase in its North American channel business, and this year plans to improved MSP support, enhance their channel program, and make a deeper push into the Canadian channel.