Software

Software

Vancouver’s Tasktop making push deeper into data integration market

June 19, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Vancouver’s Tasktop making push deeper into data integration market
The Tasktop Integration Hub, focused on software development, provides integration services between large numbers of lifecycle and dev/ops tools – but the company is planning to expand its capabilities.

Partnerships

Mesosphere expands HPE relationship with new strategic alliance

June 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Mesosphere expands HPE relationship with new strategic alliance
Mesosphere is looking for this new deal, which integrates their technology directly into HPE Synergy and HPE OneView, to further expand their reach among enterprises facing digital transformation.

Software

Why Small Businesses Need to Focus on Human Resources

June 1, 2017 Mark Cox 1
Sage Canada’s Managing Director outlines the significance of human resources management for small businesses.

Software

Macola peers into a geeky (and flexible) crystal ball

April 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Macola peers into a geeky (and flexible) crystal ball
Macola also made the first public announcement of its new Macola Labs, tasked with coming up with innovative new techy twists that can be applied to the software.

Software

Macola 10.5 ERP release adds sizzle with usability, user experience enhancements

April 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Macola 10.5 ERP release adds sizzle with usability, user experience enhancements
The new version of Macola’s software features a rethought design philosophy that simplifies the interface and makes it more mobile-friendly.

Mobility

Montreal’s LULU software unveils browser-based PDF aimed at mobile market

April 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Montreal’s LULU software unveils browser-based PDF aimed at mobile market
LULU becomes the first PDF vendor to develop an app that, like Office 365, can be accessed from any browser, on any device.

Mark Enzweiler, senior vice president of global channel sales and alliances at Red Hat
Channel Programs

Red Hat moves closer to Linux/other balance

April 3, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Red Hat moves closer to Linux/other balance
Last year, Red Hat set a long-term goal to move its business to 50 per cent Linux and 50 per cent other. Here’s how the plan is developing.

Jason Gallo, director of collaboration and software partner business development at Cisco.
Networking

Cisco adds new tools, services to support partners on DNA

February 21, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco adds new tools, services to support partners on DNA
Cisco DNA Advisor aims to help partners figure out their customers’ network modernization status, plot strategy to build from there.

Cloud

WaaS platform provider CloudJumper makes first acquisition, an IT services business unit

January 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on WaaS platform provider CloudJumper makes first acquisition, an IT services business unit
CloudJumper, which was IndependenceIT’s largest white label partner, acquires approximately 60 partners in an IndependenceIT focused business unit, most of whom they expect will move to the CloudJumper platform.

Unified Communications

Avaya looks to reduce debt burden and re-emerge stronger with Chapter 11 filing

January 19, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avaya looks to reduce debt burden and re-emerge stronger with Chapter 11 filing
Avaya says that the sale of its Contact Center business is not being considered as a way to restructure its balance sheet, but that it is in discussions to possibly sell off other assets.