Networking
Riverbed announces multiple software-defined solutions
Riverbed is making significant announcements today around its SteelConnect, SteelCentral and SteelFusion product lines.
SoftLayer
Storage
IBM fills all-flash enterprise gaps with three new arrays
IBM says the three new all-flash models aimed at the higher end of the market will be a strong channel play.
Cloud
Avnet Technology Solutions launches Cloud Toolset [Video]
The distributor says its Avnet Cloud Toolset will help solution providers offer their customers an enterprise-wide view of their cloud investments.
Distribution
Tech Data’s full StreamOne coming to Canada
Tech Data will bring its full StreamOne cloud, SaaS and app store to Canada in the next month as it continues to take the platform global.
Mobility
Apple, IBM partner to tackle mobile enterprise
IBM and Apple have formed a partnership to make iPhones and iPad more valuable enterprise tools, and build a new, growth-oriented act for both companies.
Big Data
IBM unveils new Big Data data management service
IBM debuts Elastic Storage, a software-defined storage-as-a-service offering built on SoftLayer that can be implemented 100% cloud, or on a hybrid model.
Cloud
Microsoft big winner in cloud growth
Microsoft is still lagging behind Amazon Web Services in the cloud wars, but it’s gaining fast as cloud sales skyrocketed in the first quarter.
Cloud
IBM pushes SoftLayer cloud incentives program
IBM is offering partners incentives, profitability enhancements and support for its SoftLayer cloud computing services.
Cloud
IBM sees SoftLayer as x86 server replacement
IBM may be selling its x86 server unit to Lenovo, but it doesn’t see it or its reseller partners getting out of the server business entirely.