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The Buzz: Salesforce launches FDE Partner Network, Cisco reinstates compute deal registration, and CloudCapsule debuts Manage module

April 22, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Salesforce bets big on partner-led AI deployments, Cisco reverses its controversial compute deal registration policy, and former Pax8 executives launch the CloudCapsule security platform.

The Buzz: Everpure revamps partner program, Copado launches AI agents, and Acer invests in Plugable

April 21, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Everpure moves to an outcomes-led partner model, Copado introduces AI agents for Salesforce, and Acer Gadget bolsters its peripheral lineup through a strategic investment in Plugable.

FinancialForce drives ‘everything as a service’ model deeper with Spring 2018 release

April 27, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

The latest release of the FinancialForce suite also strengthens predictable services capabilities in their PSA offering, and further improves forecasting with additional Salesforce Einstein integration.

Rubrik introduces complementary Polaris SaaS platform that creates unified system of record

April 4, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Rubrik Polaris is a separate SaaS platform that provides a new turnkey offering that partners can offer to their existing install base, and which should itself generate new sales of entire Rubrik systems among compliance-minded customers.

Salesforce unveils Service Cloud Essentials for small business, enhances Sales Cloud Essentials

March 14, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Salesforce adds a second Essentials cloud, and improves the original introduced last fall, although at this point in time, Essentials is still a marginal channel play, since the focus has been on improving the offering rather than broadening the go-to-market.

Vena adds Revenue Performance Management to portfolio

December 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Vena expands beyond its corporate performance management software base with a new offering that addresses a key customer pain point, and which the company believes will significantly increase their bottom line.

AWS unveils potentially disruptive Alexa for Business

November 30, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

AWS brings its Alexa technology to the office. The one negative for Canadian users is that out of the gate, it’s only available in the U.S East region.

Salesforce-focused OwnBackup includes advanced key backup in new SaaS release

November 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

OwnBackup is not exclusively focused on the Salesforce platform, but they are the leader on the platform, and it provides a big chunk of their revenues.

myTrailhead platform delights Salesforce partners at Dreamforce

November 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

While Trailhead was created in 2014 specifically to teach Salesforce skills in a gamified manner, myTrailhead, scheduled to be available in 2018, is envisioned as becoming a tool to impart all corporate learning.