VMware‘s key message this week at its annual VMworld conference is making the shift to the hybrid cloud. The company announced new and enhanced products around helping customers migrate to hybrid cloud environments so they can get all the benefits associated with such an operating platform. The new products are being introduced to meet the…
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Cloud, Hardware, Networking, Software, Storage, Virtualization
HP introduces VirtualSystem for VMware vSphere 5
by Chris Talbot •
HP is extending the Microsoft– and Citrix-based VirtualSystems announced at HP Discover to VMware’s upcoming vSphere 5, the company announced at VMworld in Las Vegas. VirtualSystem for vSphere 5 is shipping in three versions, one aimed at mid-sized businesses that will be mostly sold through the channel, a higher tier product for businesses with a…
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Storage
Data recovery business full steam ahead
by Chris Talbot •
With all the stress vendors have placed on backup solutions, whether it’s tape, disc or the latest cloud solutions, there might be a perception that the data recovery business is shrinking, but that’s not the case, according to the head of data recovery specialist CBL Data Recovery Technologies. In fact, quite the opposite. Business is…
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Avnet Technology Solutions chief bullish despite cloudy outlook
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor continues strong growth, will continue to build on services strategy
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Cloud, Featured Post, Software, Videos
QuickVid: Microsoft’s changing cloud conversation
by Robert Dutt •
Channel chief Jon Roskill with advice on partners concerned about now owning the billing relationship
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Channel Communities, Cloud, Featured Post
The cloud and the Microsoft Canada/VTN connection
by Robert Dutt •
How member roundtables and the actions of one Microsoft Canada exec are making the cloud more accessible for VTN members.
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Dell product blitz marries unified and scale-out storage
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Focus on enterprise should make for an “interesting second half” in the storage market, analyst suggests
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Channel Programs, Featured Post, Software
IBM brings partners into Smarter Commerce initiative
by Robert Dutt •
New program will include 50 per cent back-end rebates on participating business software packages for participating VARs
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Channel Programs, Featured Post, Software
SAP channel chief eyes value-based partner program
by Robert Dutt •
“Medallion levels” in the software company’s channel program will soon be linked to specific expertise, Friedrich Neumeyer says
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Avnet offers partners simplicity around FlexPod
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor to offer pre-configuration of multi-vendor data centre blocks, integrate FlexPods into SolutionsPaths
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Channel Programs, Featured Post, Storage
Hitachi Data Systems adds specialization to TrueNorth Partner Program
by Robert Dutt •
“Customers have embraced a solutions view” of storage offerings, channel chief says
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Data Centre, Featured Post, Networking, Videos
Brocade gets loud with Data Centre is Here campaign
by Robert Dutt •
Aggressive approach from networking vendor includes channel recruitment drive
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Autodesk looks to ramp up services for its channel
by Robert Dutt •
The need to become more strategic to enterprise customers drives new global services group
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Video: Tech Data’s Wright weighs in on software opportunities
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor’s Americas chief on StreamOne, growing VARs’ licensing businesses and more
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Liveblog: HP Americas Partner Conference 2011: Day 2 Afternoon
by Robert Dutt •
As-it-happens coverage from the afternoon session featuring HP’s Americas leadership
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Featured Post
A more profitable cloud? IDC thinks so
by Robert Dutt •
Analyst firm predicts programs will shift to make the cloud more lucrative to partners
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Opengear grows Canadian channel to 15 per cent of total revenue
by Chris Talbot •
With 75 Canadian VARs on board, Remote management software vendor still looking to grow the business
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NetSuite extends 100 per cent margins program
by Robert Dutt •
But smart solution providers in for the long-term, cloud-based software company says
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Tech Data Canada growth continues in Q4
by Robert Dutt •
Distribution, Featured Post
Tech Data looks to improve VAR access to software licensing
by Robert Dutt •
Distributor says new tool will make software licenses easier to acquire
