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August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17
CompTIA: How to tap into the benefits of diversity

The channel has a problem with diversity, CompTIA said at its annual ChannelCon gathering, highlighting reasons why inclusiveness can strengthen businesses.
August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17
Intel, Micron, Toshiba showcase new 3D NAND SSD options

SSD manufacturers showing off new 3D NAND products at this year's Flash Memory Summit include Intel, Micron and Toshiba; Intel adds new SSD form factor and Optane options.
August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17
Newcomer Wasabi takes aim at Amazon S3 cloud storage

Wasabi secures more cash for data center expansion after cloud storage launch entices trial users on claims of significantly lower prices, higher performance than Amazon S3.
August 07, 2017 07 Aug'17
Attala Systems steps out of stealth with FPGA appliance

Startup Attala Systems plans a joint demonstration with Intel at Flash Memory Summit next week. The FPGAs serve as NVMe storage targets and handle processing and network commands.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
Drone detection technology: WWT partners with Dedrone

Integrator WWT is partnering with anti-drone technology vendor Dedrone to expand its physical and cybersecurity services into airspace security; other news from the week.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
ChannelCon 2017: Vendors target cloud, SMB opportunities

CompTIA's ChannelCon event showcased Ingram Micro's cloud enablement program, new products from channel-oriented vendors and more.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
How can MSPs evolve into cybersecurity companies?

Channel executives discussed the realities of the cybersecurity market at CompTIA's 2017 ChannelCon event, revealing key considerations for making the business transition.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
VMware exec tackles AWS partnership questions

Since AWS and VMware disclosed their partnership in 2016, customers have awaited details. Mark Lohmeyer of VMware discussed the status of the service.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
Windows 10 syncing features raise IT concerns

New features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update link PCs and smartphones, making users more productive. But they present some security issues for IT to worry about.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
Latest offerings from SD-WAN vendors in soaring market

Developing Talari, Riverbed and Cisco SD-WAN products reflect trends in SD-WAN market, which IDC predicts will top $8 billion by 2021.
August 04, 2017 04 Aug'17
Business downtime a big part of ransomware impact

Enterprises may see paying up as a quick path to ransomware recovery, but experts said there are many issues to consider when making that choice.
August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17
Veritas analytics integrates machine learning

Veritas analytics adds Integrated Classification Engine to find sensitive private data that can help organizations comply with the looming General Data Protection Regulation.
August 03, 2017 03 Aug'17
Riverbed to fold Xirrus into SD-WAN management software

The Riverbed Xirrus merger will lead to unified management of SD-WAN and wireless products. Riverbed SteelConnect Manager will get some control over Xirrus access points this year.
August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17
Cohesity converged data protection bulks up hyper-convergence

Cohesity's Orion 5.0 software for hyper-converged secondary data supports more protocols and hypervisors, and DataPlatform hardware now includes 183 TB node.
August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17
IT outsourcing demand fuels record deal volumes in first half of 2017

The IT outsourcing market delivered its strongest half-year performance between January and June 2017, fuelled by the activity of the financial services industry and growing demand for IT services.