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Pure Storage outlines data-centric storage vision and strategy at Accelerate event

May 24, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pure Storage outlines data-centric storage vision and strategy at Accelerate event
The model that Pure Storage outlined as their path forward is not a net-new, as it is built on technology like last year’s FlashBlade//X and Gartner’s Shared Accelerated Storage category. It is, however, a differentiated strategy within the industry, that Pure believes will drive it to great heights.

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Aparavi emerges from stealth with SaaS platform for mid-market long term data retention

October 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aparavi emerges from stealth with SaaS platform for mid-market long term data retention
The Aparavi leadership team is largely made up of executives from NovaStor, a classic legacy backup player, who got frustrated with the problems created by traditional data protection.

Backup

Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance

October 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance
HyperScale Software and reference architectures are available for seven different OEMs, while the appliance, on a Commvault-branded server, is aimed at downmarket customers as well as the enterprise.

Storage

HCI software vendor Maxta announces migration capability from VMware to Red Hat

September 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HCI software vendor Maxta announces migration capability from VMware to Red Hat
Maxta has developed the ability to migrate customers seamlessly from VMware ESXi to Red Hat, using their software, and looking to appeal to customers who want to move some of their workloads to a less expensive hypervisor.

Storage

New encryption, improved flash support highlight Hedvig Distributed Storage Platform 3.0

August 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New encryption, improved flash support highlight Hedvig Distributed Storage Platform 3.0
The new Hedvig software also adds new plug-ins for Veritas and Red Hat, and enhances an existing one for VMware.

Channel Programs

Cloudistics enhances platform that takes on VMware ecosystem with on-prem cloud

August 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloudistics enhances platform that takes on VMware ecosystem with on-prem cloud
The Cloudistics 3.2 release makes significant security and networking enhancements, and will be followed by some notable channel-side announcements next week.

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.

Ben Cherian, director of partnerships, alliances, and channels for storage at Red Hat
Storage

Red Hat looks to ramp up channel storage business

April 18, 2017 Robert Dutt 1
Red Hat continues looks to the channel to help grow its high-value storage business, but knows it needs to help partners get started.

Mark Enzweiler, senior vice president of global channel sales and alliances at Red Hat
Channel Programs

Red Hat moves closer to Linux/other balance

April 3, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Red Hat moves closer to Linux/other balance
Last year, Red Hat set a long-term goal to move its business to 50 per cent Linux and 50 per cent other. Here’s how the plan is developing.

Backup

IBM announces Red Hat partnership, expands ones with Veritas and NetApp

March 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on IBM announces Red Hat partnership, expands ones with Veritas and NetApp
IBM’s new partnering announcements are focused on expanding opportunities for other vendors’ customers to use the IBM cloud.