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August 25, 2017 25 Aug'17
Dell EMC-VMware distribution simplifies top-tier channel sales

The distributor agreement streamlines combined hardware and software deals for Dell EMC's Titanium and Titanium Black partners; other news from the week.
August 25, 2017 25 Aug'17
U.S. arrests Chinese national for using malware linked to OPM hack

U.S. authorities have arrested a Chinese national for allegedly using malware linked to a breach of millions of records at the U.S. federal personnel agency.
August 25, 2017 25 Aug'17
Cisco lacks killer use case for ACI fabric in the cloud

Cisco is ready to provide the tools to build an ACI fabric in the largest public clouds. But releasing the tools won't address the lack of a killer use case to drive adoption.
August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
Oracle jumps into blockchain frenzy with new service

Following competitors Microsoft Azure and IBM, Oracle plans to release its Blockchain Cloud Service to give its cloud customers a higher level of security.
August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
Acronis True Image updates ransomware defense

Acronis True Image software will use machine pattern learning to stay ahead of potential ransomware attacks by detecting suspicious behavior before files get corrupted.
August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
Hedvig update adds SSD tiering, in-software encryption

Hedvig software-defined storage enables "all-flash hybrids" by supporting tiering across different types of solid-state media inside of commodity hardware systems.
August 24, 2017 24 Aug'17
Zerto Virtual Replication enhances AWS, Azure DR

Zerto Virtual Replication 5.5 increases disaster recovery capabilities in AWS and Microsoft Azure. The BCDR vendor also introduces a real-time analytics platform.
August 23, 2017 23 Aug'17
IBM adds Spectrum Protect Plus for virtual machines

The new IBM Spectrum Protect takes another shot at virtual server data protection. Spectrum Protect Plus provides backup and recovery for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
August 23, 2017 23 Aug'17
Cisco-Springpath combo could ease UCS troubleshooting

Cisco's purchase of Springpath could open the door to further use of hyper-converged software across the Cisco portfolio, including in its Unified Computing System.
August 23, 2017 23 Aug'17
Cisco gobbles key HyperFlex partner Springpath

The Cisco-Springpath acquisition places crucial HyperFlex technology under the networking vendor.
August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17
Cisco buys hyper-convergence software supplier

Cisco’s transformation into a software-led networking business continues with the purchase of Springpath, a developer of hyper-convergence software.
August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17
Cisco tightens Spark content security

The Cisco Spark app now includes better content protection and control. Enterprises also have the option of having an on-premises version of the Spark encryption key server.
August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17
IT eyes threat defense tools for more mobile security

Enterprise mobility management is crucial security technology, but it can't do everything. Mobile threat defense software helps IT stay ahead of the curve.
August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17
SMBs are an afterthought with AWS, VMware deal

Amazon's enterprise courtship gets a boost from its VMware partnership. But the service is tailored to VMware’s stalwart, big company base.
August 22, 2017 22 Aug'17
Veeam added to Cisco price list

Cisco resellers will be able to offer Veeam from early October as the two vendors deepen their relationship.