virtualization

Backup

DataGravity announces DataGravity for Availability to enhance Veeam

May 18, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on DataGravity announces DataGravity for Availability to enhance Veeam
DataGravity for Availability is a separate product that sits on top of Veeam, and provides it with a behavior-driven security capability. For now, it only works with Veeam, but the plan is to ultimately extend it to other vendors.

Backup

Hyper-V specialist backup vendor Altaro officially launches in North America

April 10, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Hyper-V specialist backup vendor Altaro officially launches in North America
Malta-based Altaro simultaneously announced the version 7 of their VM Backup, which was originally a Hyper-V backup solution, but has also supported VMware environments since Version 6.

Virtualization

Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

March 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell refreshes low end of thin client lineup with new quad-core Wyse 3040 model

The quad-core processor in the Dell new low-end thin client will be able to handle demanding apps like Skype for Business, which strained the resources of earlier models with less powerful processors.

Cloud

Tintri makes first formal cloud certification available

March 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tintri makes first formal cloud certification available
Tintri is looking to increase the number of go-to cloud partners in a cloud business the company views as increasingly strategic.

Cloud

Axcient makes broad enhancements to SMB cloud platform

March 22, 2017 Mark Cox 1
The Axcient Business Recovery Cloud platform gets a refresh of its HPE hardware, updates for the latest IT environments, and a flurry of improvements based on MSP recommendations.

Backup

Channel-focused next-gen storage vendor Reduxio receives large funding boost

March 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel-focused next-gen storage vendor Reduxio receives large funding boost
Expansion into Canada is among the objectives from the new cash infusion from Reduxio’s Series C funding.

Virtualization

NComputing adds higher end VDI capabilities by acquiring VERDE Workspaces

March 9, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on NComputing adds higher end VDI capabilities by acquiring VERDE Workspaces
VERDE, formerly Virtual Bridges, has higher end capabilities that will allow NComputing to offer a full-stack, end-to-end solution.

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

Big changes in data centre technology to help channel in 2017: Dell EMC

January 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Big changes in data centre technology to help channel in 2017: Dell EMC
The CTO of the Dell EMC Converged Platforms & Solutions Division also stressed the continuing importance of their Nutanix partnership, emphasizing its centrality to Dell EMC’s growing relationship with Microsoft.

VMware Canada channel chief Tara Fine
Channel Programs

Dell vet Tara Fine sees more impact in new role as VMware Canada channel chief

November 10, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell vet Tara Fine sees more impact in new role as VMware Canada channel chief
Fine also acknowledged some VMware partner concern over the company’s new relationship with Dell, which does much more of its business direct than VMware has historically, and indicated her commitment to standing behind the partner community.