Tag Archive for Networking

HPE extends StoreFabric M-series switches with new SKUs for specialized markets and use cases

The new SKUs add TAA compliance for resonance in the government market, ONIE SKUs to appeal to those who want a third-party, typically open source OS, and reverse airflow options which some telcos prefer.

New Masergy CEO looks to double down on channel

Masergy has been expanding its efforts with IT-based partners as well as traditional telco ones over the last year, and new CEO James Parker wants to intensify both, while also getting a higher percentage of partners to be very highly engaged.

Quantum introduces new StorNext Xcellis appliances with upgraded hardware

The Xcellis appliances are targeted at use cases which require intense video workflows, and benefit from the hardware upgrades, which include 100GbE connectivity and major increases in processing power and RAM.

Chargifi, Belkin partner on integrated smart wireless charging for B2B market

High-flying Chargifi picks Belkin as a hardware partner, leveraging that company’s recent expansion of their B2B channel in a move which will see the integrated solution distributed in North America through Ingram Micro.

Lenovo adds open source networking portfolio through new partnership with Cumulus Networks

Lenovo is the last major infrastructure vendor to join the roster of Cumulus partners. They will offer three ThinkSystem RackSwitch models with support for Cumulus Linux out of the gate, with more coming in 2019.

Extreme Networks revamps training curriculum, approach with new Extreme Dojo program

The four-level modular online program updates the curriculum to include all Extreme’s newly acquired assets. Sales training is available immediately, with technical training to follow in two months.

SolarWinds downplays rocky road to IPO as a minor event in larger growth strategy

While SolarWinds’ IPO brought them less cash than planned, the company says that this was a minor part of going public again, and that SolarWinds is on track to execute its planned strategy going forward.

Cisco Canada emphasizes progress, passion and possibilities at Cisco Connect event in Toronto

Cisco Canada President Rola Dagher recounted Cisco Canada’s trumps over the last year, which saw Canada named as Cisco’s top theatre for growth, while also highlighting the initiative Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins launched the previous day in conjunction with Deloitte and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Linksys looks to disrupt small business networking with Linksys Cloud Manager hosted Wi-Fi management platform

Linksys believes that the Linksys Cloud Manager, aimed at the sub-100 market, will be highly disruptive in the small business space. The cloud launch is also being accompanied by a channel push in Canada, which will see product authorized for the first time.

Network-as-a-Service startup Meta Networks formally announces Symantec strategic partnership

In addition to their first formal strategic partnership, Meta Networks is also on the verge of being able to announce their first channel program, and their first channel partners.

Lifeboat to distribute Allot Secure Service Gateway multi-service platform in North America

Allot, an Israeli-based veteran of the network intelligence and security space, is much stronger in EMEA than in North America, but is looking to change that, and have expanded their distribution here, bringing on Lifeboat to take their SSG unified solution to channel partners.

Networking-focused RMM Auvik looks to repeat success with open ecosystem marketing event

Auvik has brought back a promo they ran last year, in collaboration with ten vendors in total, including competing RMMs. The low-cost program got a strong response last year, which the company is looking to replicate.

Accedian reaches out to MSPs to sell NPM/APM solution with their first channel program

Montreal-based Accedian sold mainly direct and to service providers until their acquisition of a French company late last year. Now they can target the enterprise and midmarket, and will use a select channel to reach these new types of customers.

Cisco brings intent-based networking to third parties as DNA Center opens up

Sachin Gupta, senior vice president of product management for enterprise networking at Cisco

Cisco says it will open up its DNA Center to managing other vendors’ gear as it moves to make the intent-based networking hub an open platform for network innovation.

Nutanix introduces native networking capability to Acropolis with Nutanix Flow

The plan is to enhance the organically-developed Nutanix Flow later this year by integrating technology from the Netsil acquisition, which will add a critical cloud element by facilitating application visibility across multiple clouds.

VMware expands NSX platform into Virtual Cloud Network portfolio

The new portfolio is largely an extension of existing NSX capabilities, but there are some new wrinkles, and VMware’s choice to lead the business unit may be particularly well-timed.

Netsurion integrates EventTracker channel program with their own in partner expansion push

Netsurion is looking to an integrated solution set of SD-WAN with SIEM and firewall security to significantly expand their TAM into new verticals, and is seeking to significantly expand their partner base to strengthen them in these new markets.