virtualization

JetStream to add DRaaS offering as third solution for new platform

August 21, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

JetStream leverages their expertise in IO Filters to accelerate data, and following the launch of performance and live migration solutions earlier this year, they are adding a DRaaS offering that they think will be a particularly good fit for the channel.

Datrium unveils SaaS-based CloudShift orchestration service that complements core Datrium DVX HCI backup and DR platform

August 14, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new Datrium CloudShift offering provides a more focused and reliable alternative than VMware SRM for deployments using Datrium’s stack.

AppOrbit announces four major upgrades in Version 2.0 of integrated application platform

April 2, 2018 Mark Cox 1

The new AppOrbit capabilities include AppSwitch, which facilitates virtualized networking very close to the application and is fully programmable.

New Pulse Secure release of virtual Application Delivery Controller adds analytics, improves application visibility

March 21, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new analytics capability is the first stage of a Pulse Secure project which by next year, is intended to provide systematic linkages to orchestration and automation.

Networking

Nutanix CEO says Netsil acquisition will enable hypervisor-independent networking stack

March 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Nutanix makes its second acquisition in little over a week, and with Minjar and Netsil combined, Nutanix CEO Dheeraj Pandey says that Nutanix can build a next-generation control plane, with seamless movement between cloud stacks.

Dell announces major software update to Wyse virtualization portfolio

February 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

For the channel, the sexiest thing here is likely Wyse Converter for PCs, which turns existing PCs into VDIs, and will be useful in Windows 7 migrations.

HCI software vendor Maxta announces migration capability from VMware to Red Hat

September 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Maxta has developed the ability to migrate customers seamlessly from VMware ESXi to Red Hat, using their software, and looking to appeal to customers who want to move some of their workloads to a less expensive hypervisor.

Cisco to resell Commvault for first time in extension of long-term partnership

September 14, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

For the first time, Commvault solutions specific to Cisco will be part of Cisco’s Global Price List, making it easier for the two companies’ mutual resellers to deliver joint solutions.

Dell expands VDI Complete Solutions with Horizon apps, new graphics accelerators

August 29, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new Dell VDI announcements, like the previous day’s Dell EMC announcements at VMworld, all focus on the deepening relationship and more effective integration between Dell EMC and VMware since the merger.