Software

Virtualization

Thin client vendor IGEL announces third generation of Universal Desktop Converter

November 29, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Thin client vendor IGEL announces third generation of Universal Desktop Converter
IGEL is also changing the way the system is licensed, moving to recurring revenue model with a choice of one or three year maintenance plans which include the upgrade to the new version.

Managed Services

Tigerpaw CEO Foxall gazes into crystal ball

October 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tigerpaw CEO Foxall gazes into crystal ball
While Tigerpaw announced its new software release at its user conference, it also previewed what is coming beyond that, solicited feedback about future changes, and emphasized that their partners need to change to stay competitive in a changing industry.

Storage

NetApp announces new mid-tier all-flash array, enhanced software and data lake partnership

September 12, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on NetApp announces new mid-tier all-flash array, enhanced software and data lake partnership
The announcements are geared at beefing up NetApp’s data analytics presence in mid-sized businesses, following up a related enterprise initiative earlier this year.

Software

Security vet Luke Walling launches Temprano Techvestors to bring Euro firms to America

September 6, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security vet Luke Walling launches Temprano Techvestors to bring Euro firms to America
Part manufacturers’ rep, and part angel investor, Temprano will work with a limited number of European software companies to bring them to North America and successfully build up their businesses here.

Channel Programs

Exact Macola continues aggressive channel push with new training program for partners

September 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Exact Macola continues aggressive channel push with new training program for partners
ERP vendor Exact Macola has been aggressively ramping up its channel presence over the last three years. This move to an online self-paced training system was in response to partner requests.

Security

AppSense adds patch management to Endpoint Security Suite in 2.0 release

August 23, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppSense adds patch management to Endpoint Security Suite in 2.0 release
This release becomes the first AppSense product to benefit from the LANDESK merger, as it adds patch management from Shavlik Protect, which is an independent business unit within LANDESK.

Cloud

Microsoft exhorts Canadian partners to double down on innovation at WPC

July 11, 2016 Mark Cox 1
Microsoft’s announcement of its Canadian IMPACT award winners was a key part of the innovation theme at the regional Canadian keynote on the first day of the 2016 Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto.

Managed Services

Avast sees AVG acquisition as bolstering SMB, channel presence

July 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avast sees AVG acquisition as bolstering SMB, channel presence
For the channel, the key issue is what the acquisition will mean to the SMB businesses of both companies, particularly the MSP-focused RMM business AVG originally acquired from Level Platforms. Avast CEO Vince Steckler addresses the issue.

Cloud

Security vendor Quick Heal enhances scalability, mobile device management functionality

June 28, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security vendor Quick Heal enhances scalability, mobile device management functionality
The Indian-based vendor, which entered the North American market a little over a year ago, is also planning to roll out a cloud-based model for MSPs, likely later this year.

Cloud

Sureline Systems looks to Nutanix partnership for growth

June 27, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sureline Systems looks to Nutanix partnership for growth
The cloud migration and DR vendor is leveraging its partnership with Nutanix and support for Nutanix’s AHV supervisor to add new customers, including ones in Canada.