Software

Storage

StorONE formally launches, pledging sub-penny per GB storage

November 22, 2017 Mark Cox 1
The secret sauce of StorONE is software that took six years to engineer, and which produces very low prices by supporting all types of disks, all protocols and storage services in a single layer.

Cisco's Rowan Trollope demonstrates Spark Assistant at Partner Summit
Unified Communications

Cisco adding AI assistant to Spark collaboration tools

November 3, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco adding AI assistant to Spark collaboration tools
Cisco previews Spark Assistant, which aims to bring voice control to its collaboration tools, and ultimately create a AI-based meeting moderator.

Software

Netwrix on journey from IT auditing solution to visibility platform with Auditor 9.5

November 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Netwrix on journey from IT auditing solution to visibility platform with Auditor 9.5
Netwrix has a hybrid go-to-market model, but has never really been proactive about its channel. That’s about to change, however.

Cloud

SugarCRM moves up release cadence, introduces shareable dashboards in Fall ’17 release

October 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on SugarCRM moves up release cadence, introduces shareable dashboards in Fall ’17 release
The new release of the SugarCRM flagship product also modernizes the Email module and lets users drill down into the dashboards for more insights.

Backup

Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance

October 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Commvault launches ‘disruptive’ new HyperScale software and appliance
HyperScale Software and reference architectures are available for seven different OEMs, while the appliance, on a Commvault-branded server, is aimed at downmarket customers as well as the enterprise.

Cloud

3 ways to automate your business, so you can focus on growth

October 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on 3 ways to automate your business, so you can focus on growth
Sage Canada Managing DIrector Paul Struthers offers three suggestions how SMBs can automate more necessary but routine tasks, saving time and money.

Storage

Tintri unveils all-flash 10TB T1000 for ROBO, departmental and (shhh) SMB deployments

September 27, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tintri unveils all-flash 10TB T1000 for ROBO, departmental and (shhh) SMB deployments
Following the announcement of their new high-end enterprise cloud platform earlier this month, Tintri now announces availability of a much smaller 10 TB system, aimed at smaller deployments within – and quite possibly outside – the enterprise.

Storage

Tegile sees massive new partner, sales opportunities from joining Western Digital

August 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tegile sees massive new partner, sales opportunities from joining Western Digital
Tegile also pledged that the channel commitment will remain the same as part of WD, and thinks that the deal will be a plus for partners.

Backup

Modernization of HPE Data Protector highlights revamp of HPE ABR Suite

July 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Modernization of HPE Data Protector highlights revamp of HPE ABR Suite
The HPE Adaptive Backup and Recovery suite is composed of three products released last year as a unified package, and this release is designed to further that unified vision.

Cisco channel chief Wendy Bahr at Partner Summit 2016 in San Diego
Networking

Cisco pushes importance of multi-partner approach for digital transformation

June 26, 2017 Robert Dutt 1
As it turns its attention to taking the channel deeper on digital transformation, Cisco says connections to ecosystem partners will be imperative.