May 23, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Flexxible IT launches new SMB-focused hybrid cloud virtual workspace appliance
UK-based Flexxible IT has been focused on Europe, but has opened a US office with ex-Appsense channel chief Jim Airdo running the North American business.
May 22, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Australia’s BackupAssist formally launches in North American market
BackupAssist has timed a new channel initiative in North America with Version 10 of its software, which adds several enterprise grade features to its SMB-focused solution.
May 10, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Dell EMC announces broad range of new Open Networking switches
These include the first Dell EMC 25GbE Open Networking top-of-rack switch, for the high end, a new switch with Fibre Channel connectivity, and a new 1/10GbE switch for SME environments.
April 25, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on TP-Link expanding brand recognition, market reach in Canada
TP-Link, which once sold pretty much exclusively into the consumer and small business spaces, has been expanding its enterprise-grade products, and having more success selling upmarket.
April 13, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Sage announces upgrades of multiple cloud products
Sage also announced details of an IDC survey they sponsored showing a correlation between use of technology and both success and enjoyment of running a business.
April 10, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Hyper-V specialist backup vendor Altaro officially launches in North America
Malta-based Altaro simultaneously announced the version 7 of their VM Backup, which was originally a Hyper-V backup solution, but has also supported VMware environments since Version 6.
April 5, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Intermedia completes move of its large McAfee install base onto its own, revamped platform
Intermedia is formally announcing availability of its new platform, Intermedia Email Protection, which replaces both the end-of-lifed McAfee platform and Intermedia’s legacy Advanced Email Security offering.
The highlight of the multiple product announcement is the upgrading of the Cisco Mobility Express management software, to deliver true enterprise functionality at a small business price point.
March 28, 2017Mark CoxComments Off on Avast partners with KYOCERA Document Solutions in Canada
The three year deal makes KYOCERA Document Solutions Canada an Avast Elite Channel Partner, and the managed IT services portfolio from AVG Business by Avast will be offered both to KYOCERA Document Solutions Canada’s customers and to their own channel.