Windows 10

Virtualization

Former blogger Brian Madden brings VMware Workspace ONE message to Toronto customers

February 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Former blogger Brian Madden brings VMware Workspace ONE message to Toronto customers
Madden talks with ChannelBuzz about the elements of VMware end-user computing technology that made him decide to work for the company, and how the company has fundamentally altered its strategy to deal with today’s market opportunities.

Virtualization

IGEL states intention to be number one in endpoint management space in 24 months

February 6, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL states intention to be number one in endpoint management space in 24 months
IGEL North America CEO Jed Ayres stated what the company sees as its advantages in the current market, and also announced further signs of their growth, including the hiring of Steve Bell as their first VP of Global OEM Sales.

Unified Communications

Plantronics, HP launch new collaboration on native Microsoft Teams video conference solution

December 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Plantronics, HP launch new collaboration on native Microsoft Teams video conference solution
Plantronics sees the HP Elite Slice G2 Audio-Ready as providing formidable conference room advantages, including the elimination of cable clutter from tables, and is transitioning from the Polycom MSR series to these Polycom + HP SRS Bundles for Microsoft room systems.

Security

Kaspersky Small Office Security beefs up protection for Very Small Businesses

September 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Small Office Security beefs up protection for Very Small Businesses
This is Version 6 of the low end of the Kaspersky business portfolio, which extends the use of functionality like System Watcher, makes improvements to the management console and the alerting system, and adds a search capability to find third party software that is in need of updates.

Security

McAfee brings SaaS ePO to the enterprise as part of new MVISION portfolio

July 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee brings SaaS ePO to the enterprise as part of new MVISION portfolio
MVISION Endpoint layers McAfee endpoint protection over Windows Defender, using the latter to manage endpoint defense through ePO, while MVISION Mobile consolidates mobile device security into one console.

Hardware

Lenovo expands Smart Office initiative with ThinkSmart Hub 700

June 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Lenovo expands Smart Office initiative with ThinkSmart Hub 700
Lenovo continues their strategy designed to make them a major Smart Office player, with the announcement of their second ThinkSmart offering for the Smart Office, following up their first, which just was released to General Availability.

Cloud

Is 2018 the year for Desktops-as-a-Service?

February 20, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Is 2018 the year for Desktops-as-a-Service?
A solution provider panel at the recent IGEL customer event discussed the evolution of the DaaS market and what they see as the opportunities – and pitfalls – for the channel.

Virtualization

Dell announces major software update to Wyse virtualization portfolio

February 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces major software update to Wyse virtualization portfolio
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.

Computers

Panasonic beefs up memory, enhances keyboard in semi-rugged Toughbook 54

September 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Panasonic beefs up memory, enhances keyboard in semi-rugged Toughbook 54
8GB memory is now standard, up from 4 GB, with the high end model moving from 8GB to 15 GB. The keyboard is now backlit with red rather than white for better nighttime use.