Service Provider

NetApp to redo Canadian channel for flash universe

March 10, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

While NetApp has some good Canadian partners, it doesn’t have enough of them. Accordingly, three months ago a new Canadian channel manager was appointed to rework the channel, giving a stronger focus around both flash and converged infrastructure, and making changes to the partner mix.

Nimble Storage looks to new predictive analytics for enterprise push

February 23, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Flash-focused Nimble Storage has announced its new Nimble AF-Series of All Flash arrays, a family of four models which adds predictive analytics. Nimble thinks it will position them better in the enterprise market.

HDS announces new predictive analytics UCP model that forecasts customer churn

February 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new Hitachi Unified Compute Platform 6000 for Predictive Analytics integrates SAP Predictive Analytics software, and while aimed mainly at telcos and media service providers, may have a broader audience than that.

Better network visibility can add thousands to your MSP bottom line. Here’s how.

February 18, 2016 Guest Poster Comments Off

Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on how MSPs can build profitability by better understanding their clients’ networks.

New Year’s Podcast Series: Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks

February 4, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Alex Hoff on Auvik’s first year in the managed services arena and what it sees coming through 2016 in this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

The advantages of intent-based networking

December 16, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off

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.

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

November 18, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off

Auvik Networks’ Alex Hoff on best practices for getting the most out of your networking business as a managed service provider.

There’s a gap in your MSP software stack

November 3, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off

Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs need to add software to help them up their networking game to meet changing customer needs.

Veeam unveils Managed Backup Portal to help drive partner cloud business

October 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Veeam is emphasizing that partners not in the cloud need to develop a cloud option for their customers, and opened their VeeamON event by announcing a simple-to-use portal to help partners develop a service provider practice.