VDI

Servers

Dell EMC makes HCI appliances available on PowerEdge 14th gen servers

December 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell EMC makes HCI appliances available on PowerEdge 14th gen servers
In addition to the souped-up servers, Dell EMC has also simplified the ordering process by which partners acquire these HCI appliances.

Virtualization

NComputing relaunches VERDE with VERDE VDI 8.1 release

June 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on NComputing relaunches VERDE with VERDE VDI 8.1 release
Enhancements include IBM Bluemix support, which significantly strengthens VERDE as an MSP offering.

Channel Programs

Workspot adds second partner program for Cloud Consultant partners

May 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Workspot adds second partner program for Cloud Consultant partners
SaaS-based Workspot is creating the new channel program specifically for cloud-focused partners, following the strong growth of their business this year around Microsoft Azure.

Virtualization

Dell collaborates with Citrix on new XenDesktop VXRail solution

January 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell collaborates with Citrix on new XenDesktop VXRail solution
The offering with Citrix provides the same capabilities of the latest version of a VMRail VMware solution announced at last year’s Dell EMC World, and gives Dell partners an offering for their Citrix focused customers.

Cloud

HPE, Atlantis kick off new hyper-converged infrastructure Citrix Ready program

January 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE, Atlantis kick off new hyper-converged infrastructure Citrix Ready program
Citrix has announced the Citrix Ready HCI Workspace Appliance Program, with Atlantis and HPE collaborating with Citrix on the first offering in it, the HPE Intelligent Edge Workspace. It is a turnkey virtual workspace appliance with mid-market simplicity and pricing.

Mobility

IGEL unveils tiny Linux thin client for specific BYOD use cases

December 14, 2016 Mark Cox 1
The IGEL UD Pocket measures 22.4mm x 12.2mm x 6mm, and weighs 3 grams.

Virtualization

Dell refreshes mid-range thin client lineup with Wyse 5060

December 2, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell refreshes mid-range thin client lineup with Wyse 5060
The next-generation replacement for the Dell Wyse 5020 is 30 per cent faster than its predecessor.

Partnerships

Atlantis Computing expands Citrix partnership, announces new one with Rancher Labs

October 25, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Atlantis Computing expands Citrix partnership, announces new one with Rancher Labs
The new Atlantis integration with Citrix brings its VDI infrastructure directly into Citrix management interfaces, while the new partnering with Rancher Labs integrates Atlantis’ management interface with theirs to better manage containers.

Partnerships

Scale Computing, Workspot collaborate on simple, integrated SMB VDI solution

October 4, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Scale Computing, Workspot collaborate on simple, integrated SMB VDI solution
Both Scale and Workspot extend their partnering strategies to produce a simple turnkey VDI solution well timed with Citrix’s end of lifing of its VDI-in-a-Box offering.

Channel Programs

With EMC integration pending, Dell channel business still trending

June 30, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on With EMC integration pending, Dell channel business still trending
Dell’s channel business did very well in the first quarter of their new year. At this stage though, there is still no definite clarity on the channel implications of assets entering Dell – and exiting it, with the SonicWALL divestiture.