network

Security

Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners

June 16, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners
U.K.-based security vendor Darktrace has expanded into Canada, with a Toronto office, and a desire to pick up more Canadian partners, especially in Quebec and the Maritimes.

Networking

Linksys enhances small business line by adding clustering to all wireless APs

March 15, 2016 Mark Cox 1
Linksys continues a strategy it began by expanding captive portal from its flagship product to its entire wireless line, to beef up the entire portfolio at a time when small business demand for wireless is strong.

Cloud

New products and plan in place: Avaya now needs to execute

February 3, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on New products and plan in place: Avaya now needs to execute
After a long restructuring, Avaya now has its two core next-gen offerings available, and has a systematic and well thought out plan to take them to market, leveraging both its channel and internal resources better than in the past. They still have to execute on these better than in the past however.

Networking

The advantages of intent-based networking

December 16, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on The advantages of intent-based networking
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs should configure and manage clients’ networking environments based on the tasks and goals they want to accomplish.

Podcasts

Podcast: MSP networking best practices, and inside Avnet’s IBM business

December 8, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: MSP networking best practices, and inside Avnet’s IBM business
Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff and Mark Martin of Avnet Technology Solutions on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Antonio Neri, executive vice president of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Big Data

HPE debuts first IoT devices

December 2, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HPE debuts first IoT devices
HPE’s first IoT offerings include Edgeline devices that bring compute to the network edge, and an Aruba offering for managing location-based services.

Managed Services

The 7 components of a complete (& profitable) managed network service

November 18, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on The 7 components of a complete (& profitable) managed network service
Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on best practices for getting the most out of your networking business as a managed service provider.

Cloud

Tech Data Canada sees Cisco Meraki deal appealing broadly to partners

November 13, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tech Data Canada sees Cisco Meraki deal appealing broadly to partners
Tech Data also sees the agreement, which fills an admitted gap in their line card, as very likely to open up Cisco technology to a large class of smaller customers who have not been buying Cisco to date.

Managed Services

There’s a gap in your MSP software stack

November 3, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on There’s a gap in your MSP software stack
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs need to add software to help them up their networking game to meet changing customer needs.

Managed Services

Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level

October 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Video: Auvik Networks on why MSPs’ help is needed at the network level
In this video interview, Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff shares research that shows businesses are looking for their MSPs to provide deeper services around the network.