SD-WAN

Cloud

Riverbed announces automated integration between ZScaler and SteelConnect SD-WAN

November 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed announces automated integration between ZScaler and SteelConnect SD-WAN
Riverbed and ZScaler partner again, this time on an integration around SteelConnect SD-WAN cloud networking that increases customer agility by automating ZScaler’s security capabilities within.

Networking

Aryaka enters first UCaaS partnership with 8×8 deal that creates a ‘meet in the channel’ solution

September 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aryaka enters first UCaaS partnership with 8×8 deal that creates a ‘meet in the channel’ solution
The best-of-breed partnership is aimed at enterprises with a global presence, as well as regional customers with significant challenges.

Managed Services

MyDigitalShield looks to educate MSPs about SD-WAN with their OmniWAN offering

August 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on MyDigitalShield looks to educate MSPs about SD-WAN with their OmniWAN offering
UTM cloud provider MyDigitalShield just introduced a complementary SD-WAN-as-a-service offering, and are finding most MSPs know little about SD-WAN despite its potential for their businesses.

Networking

Riverbed announces first Xirrus release, with midrange 11ac Wave 2 AP

August 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed announces first Xirrus release, with midrange 11ac Wave 2 AP
Riverbed also provides updates on the status of the Xirrus integration project into SteelConnect – and other integration points.

Channel Programs

Riverbed outlines channel strategy, channel roadmap

May 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed outlines channel strategy, channel roadmap
Riverbed provided an update to partners on where they are in enhancing their services and partner competencies, and also promised a new partner portal is on the way.

Networking

Riverbed lays out channel, integration plans for “Meraki-killer” Xirrus

April 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed lays out channel, integration plans for “Meraki-killer” Xirrus
The integration of two companies with fundamentally different partner bases poses specific challenges, but also creates new opportunities.

Networking

Riverbed touts its cloud-first commitment at channel event

April 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed touts its cloud-first commitment at channel event
Riverbed delineated the progress it has made in its cloud strategy over the past year – while also giving Cisco a backhanded compliment for providing leads for Riverbed SD-WAN solutions.

Marketing

Riverbed Reach delivering results as part of Riverbed’s digital marketing strategy

April 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed Reach delivering results as part of Riverbed’s digital marketing strategy
Riverbed Reach, which was announced at last year’s partner event, went live two months ago, and its enablement of partners’ digital value proposition efforts is already bearing fruit.

Networking

First packet IQ classification enhances Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect

March 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on First packet IQ classification enhances Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect
The improvements to the Silver Peak SD-WAN solution also include centralized orchestration of security policies, including the integration of a stateful firewall, and support for BGP routing protocols.

Channel Programs

Citrix outlines channel priorities for 2017 at Summit partner event

January 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Citrix outlines channel priorities for 2017 at Summit partner event
Citrix’s new global channel chief also indicates that some simplifications of the program are in the works to make it easier to do business with Citrix – but likely not until 2018.