News

News

• November 08, 2017 08 Nov'17

  People ready to consider AI, but businesses must tackle ethics

  Study from Sage finds technology early adopters and consumers are ready to try artificial intelligence, but there are concerns over ethics

• November 08, 2017 08 Nov'17

  Red Hat Ceph Storage 3 adds file, iSCSI, container support

  Red Hat updates Ceph storage software with support for CephFS file system, iSCSI block interface and Linux container-based storage implementations, plus usability improvements.

• November 08, 2017 08 Nov'17

  Kubernetes monitoring data storage refined in Prometheus 2.0

  DevOps shops say an overhauled storage engine in Prometheus 2.0 will lead to new uses for the open source Kubernetes monitoring software.

• November 08, 2017 08 Nov'17

  Russian sale hits Insight EMEA numbers

  The sale of the Russian operation dragged down the EMEA performance for Insight in Q3

• November 03, 2017 03 Nov'17

  Riverbed SteelCentral update bodes well for partner Teneo

  Riverbed unveiled enhancements to its SteelCentral technology, which forms the basis of partner Teneo's managed visibility-as-a-service offering; other news from the week.

• November 02, 2017 02 Nov'17

  Cisco specializations get streamlined amid program changes

  At Cisco Partner Summit 2017, the networking vendor unveiled steps to simplify its channel program, while also rolling out a new industry expertise recognition effort.

• November 01, 2017 01 Nov'17

  Cisco Partner Summit 2017: Vendor highlights Google pact

  Cisco and Google Cloud executives took the stage at Cisco Partner Summit to talk about the companies' collaboration on hybrid clouds, containers and Kubernetes.

• October 24, 2017 24 Oct'17

  Channel firms benefit from Docker MTA strategy

  The Modernize Traditional Applications program, unveiled at DockerCon 2017, is seeing traction among customers interested in adopting container technology, Docker partners said.

• October 20, 2017 20 Oct'17

  New P.180 connectivity service not a Panasonic partner play

  Panasonic introduced a global connectivity service, while Cisco unveiled Business Critical Services and High-Value Services, and other news from the week.

• September 19, 2017 19 Sep'17

  Autotask Community Live 2017: MSP tools meet transformation

  Autotask discussed digital transformation, product line unification and technology roadmaps at the company's annual meeting for service providers.

• September 18, 2017 18 Sep'17

  Aruba security fabric signals new partner strategy

  Through Aruba 360 Secure Fabric, partners can tap into the network security capabilities of the vendor's portfolio, which features IntroSpect UEBA and ClearPass technology.

• September 01, 2017 01 Sep'17

  AWS management tools: Partners gain visibility with buyers

  Consulting partners focusing on cloud management tools can increase their visibility with potential customers through AWS' Service Delivery Program; 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 02, 2017 02 Aug'17

  Apple share price reaches record high on quarterly results

  Apple’s share price rose 6% in after-hours trading to reach a record high in response to the company’s quarterly financial report.

• August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17

  British Airways online check-in systems hit by another IT failure

  Passengers complain of queues, delays and flight cancellations after airline's check-in systems suffer temporary outage.

• 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.

• August 02, 2017 02 Aug'17

  Red Hat takes Permabit for inline data deduplication

  Permabit's inline compression, data deduplication and thin provisioning software will be integrated with Red Hat Enterprise Linux to help boost performance and lower costs.

• July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17

  Infrastructure, endpoints to drive UC tech budget boom in 2018

  UC budgets are expected to rise in 2018 as organizations look to update aging voice infrastructure, promote user adoption and extend UC into contact centers.

• July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17

  SaaS SIEM offers enterprise networks refined analytics

  This week, bloggers explore SaaS SIEM, applications as drivers of hybrid cloud, and the benefits and drawbacks of integrated systems.

• July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17

  Upgrades to Salesforce PRM app target high-tech, manufacturing

  By upgrading its Sales Cloud PRM capabilities, users can now easily deploy partner channel processes, including discounting and website branding.

• July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17

  Kubernetes on AWS still a work in progress as management tools emerge

  Kubernetes and AWS are hailed as the leaders in their respective markets -- so why don't they work more closely together?

• July 24, 2017 24 Jul'17

  NTT Com preparing for Azure Stack launch

  In its position as one of the early adopter partners the views from NTT Com indicate that Azure Stack should make life easier for managed services specialists

• July 17, 2017 17 Jul'17

  Microsoft business partners urged to use DevOps opportunities

  Addressing business partners at Inspire, Microsoft and DORA drove home the importance of DevOps and the need for Microsoft business partners to display DevOps expertise.

• July 17, 2017 17 Jul'17

  SAP Leonardo enhances digital transformation projects

  SAP Leonardo is a marketing term for SAP's next-gen technologies like IoT, AI and ML, and some industry observers believe it helps it sell digital transformation services.

• July 17, 2017 17 Jul'17

  VDI product bundles aim to urge adoption by improving customer support

  Organizations don't want to go through the headache of involving multiple vendors in their VDI environment, so vendors aim to mitigate this and other negative aspects of VDI.

• July 17, 2017 17 Jul'17

  IBM claims breakthrough in mainframe encryption

  IBM says its new mainframe ushers in a new era of data protection in response to a call to action from chief information security officers and security experts worldwide

• July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17

  Microsoft Inspire: Four takeaways from the company's partner meetup

  Microsoft Inspire attracted about 17,000 partners from around the world; here are a few takeaways from the annual channel conference

• July 14, 2017 14 Jul'17

  Kaseya intros quick paths to adding managed services offerings

  Kaseya said its Powered Services offerings can help MSPs quickly expand their portfolios to include security and network management services; other news from the week.

• July 11, 2017 11 Jul'17

  Azure Stack hardware bundles emerge for channel

  Microsoft Azure Stack, the company's hybrid cloud platform, could provide channel partner opportunities among customers who need an on-premises instance of the Azure public cloud.

• July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17

  NetSuite cites cloud-based ERP software opportunity for partners

  Mainstream acceptance of cloud computing has led more organizations to adopt cloud-based ERP, creating a demand that NetSuite wants to capitalize on with its partners; other news from the week.

• June 13, 2017 13 Jun'17

  DDoS report shows spike in attacks. Will channel opportunities follow?

  Channel partners have more than ransomware attacks to consider in the cybersecurity field. A newly released report points to a rising tide of DDoS activity.

• June 09, 2017 09 Jun'17

  Channel execs: Westcon-Comstor deal creates technology synergies

  Synnex's $800 million agreement to purchase distributor Westcon-Comstor could help unify product sets in communications and cybersecurity, while avoiding significant overlap.

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  Synnex snaps up US operations at Westcon-Comstor

  US distributor also takes a minority stake in the international business as it is chosen as the partner to take Westcon-Comstor forward in the Americas

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  Pegasystems turns up heat on Salesforce Einstein CRM AI

  AI in CRM holds promise, but Pegasystems' CEO warns business users not to believe the hype -- especially around Salesforce and Oracle AI.

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  Databricks looks to simplify Spark computing via auto-config option

  Databricks brings new features to its managed Spark platform -- as well as to open source Spark -- that it hopes will make the computing engine more widely usable.

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  Jive-Cisco partnership offers cloud voice services

  In UC news, Jive Communications and Cisco partner to bring cloud voice services to Cisco handsets, while Oblong expands its suite of immersive visual collaboration products.

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  British Airways IT glitch caused by human error, says IAG CEO

  Airline’s data center power failure was caused by an engineer accidentally switching the power off and on again, says parent company

• June 06, 2017 06 Jun'17

  AT&T to work with Brocade in assuming Vyatta virtual router contracts

  AT&T said it would continue supporting the Vyatta virtual router it has bought from Brocade. The service provider, however, won't take over all user contracts.

• June 05, 2017 05 Jun'17

  Canalys: SMEs turning to channel for GDPR help

  With the introduction of the GDPR data regulations just under a year away Canalys is expecting more SMEs to turn to resellers for help getting ready

• June 05, 2017 05 Jun'17

  Xerox adds partners and pitches channel friendly products

  Xerox has launched more products that should appeal to the channel and the SME customer base and is recruiting partners to make sure it can get them into the hands of customers

• June 05, 2017 05 Jun'17

  How Facebook uses deep learning models to engage users

  At Facebook it's all about user engagement, and to accomplish this, the company relies heavily on deep learning algorithms to tailor its products to the interests of individuals.

• June 05, 2017 05 Jun'17

  NetApp HCI system brings vendor belatedly into hyper-convergence

  NetApp's HCI incorporates flash hardware and quality of service from SolidFire, which NetApp acquired in 2016. Traditional NetApp software also runs on the HCI appliance.

• May 30, 2017 30 May'17

  Cisco global certification program seeks simplicity

  Cisco global certification has a new look with the launch of the Global Gold program, which aims to simplify how partners support multinational customers.

• May 26, 2017 26 May'17

  GDPR requirements: Channel should educate U.S. customers

  GDPR will go into effect in May 2018, yet many U.S. organizations are only now understanding how the regulation may apply to them; other news from the week.

• May 19, 2017 19 May'17

  Smart cities market: Three factors to think about before going to town

  Smart city projects look like a promising opportunity for IT service providers, but channel companies will need to deal with multiple stakeholders and potentially shaky funding.

• May 12, 2017 12 May'17

  Dell EMC World 2017: Partners can sell Virtustream Enterprise Cloud

  Dell EMC has integrated Virtustream Enterprise Cloud into its unified partner program; other channel news from the week.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  BroadSoft PaaS product adds to cache of cloud services

  In UC news, BroadSoft launches a PaaS product that aims to accelerate the delivery of cloud services to enterprises. Meanwhile, the Amium app targets external collaboration.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Upgraded Nexsan Unity unified arrays get jolt of flash

  Nexsan eliminated the need to run its E-Series arrays as Unity back-end storage. JBODs with RAID allow FASTier flash cache SSDs to run on 12 Gbps storage shelves.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Dell EMC makes its NOS standard on new open networking switches

  Dell EMC has made its network operating system standard on the vendor's latest open networking switches, which include the company's first open 25 GbE switch.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  ServiceNow wraps intelligent automation platform with web-based apps

  ServiceNow has moved into markets where it will be the underdog, and its success will depend on how well the new apps leverage the company's core automation engine.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Intel AMT security risk could lead to system access

  Servers may have been at risk of attack for years because of an Intel AMT security risk that was recently disclosed before manufacturers could patch.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Blockchain economy on the horizon

  Blockchain technologies will enable many new and disruptive business models than the internet itself, an expert predicts

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Dell EMC World brings “bigger, faster, stronger” storage upgrades

  All-flash additions plus hardware and software upgrades see platform refreshes across all Dell EMC storage offerings, as well as design changes in Isilon and Xtremio

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  HCI updates bring cloud-style pricing to the on-premises data center

  Enterprise IT teams can now buy data center hardware based on just what they use, rather than receive the one big bill that has long been a cornerstone of on-premises purchases.

• May 10, 2017 10 May'17

  Microsoft shuts down critical exploit ahead of May Patch Tuesday

  Microsoft didn't wait until May Patch Tuesday to issue an update on a critical Malware Protection Engine vulnerability discovered by Google's Project Zero.

• May 08, 2017 08 May'17

  IoT platform takes apartments into the cloud in Stockholm

  Swedish property management company Stockrose is using IoT the Azure cloud to offer its clients 'buildings as a service."

• May 08, 2017 08 May'17

  Dell EMC IDPA changes vendor's backup strategy

  The Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance is the vendor's first integrated enterprise backup target. What does this mean for physical Data Domain appliances?

• May 08, 2017 08 May'17

  Jive acquired in enterprise collaboration software merger

  In UC news, Jive is in the midst of being acquired by a private equity firm and is expected to merge with CRM provider Aurea. Plus, UC cloud service provider Fuze gets more money.

• May 08, 2017 08 May'17

  Red Hat OpenShift opens doors for container-based mobile app dev

  The Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform furthers its partnership with Amazon Web Services with a new integration that makes it easier for developers to build and deploy apps in containers.

• May 08, 2017 08 May'17

  Micron SolidScale NVMe-oF-based storage architecture emerges

  Micron Technology launched its SolidScale storage architecture based on NVMe-oF technologies, with plans for branded appliances to start shipping later this year.

• May 08, 2017 08 May'17

  Failure is a critical component for blockchain development

  Validity, consensus and immutability are the core components of blockchain, and all three have failed. Cornell's Emin Gun Sirer explains why that's not such a bad thing.

• April 25, 2017 25 Apr'17

  Tips for getting started in healthcare vertical markets

  Panelists at the Channel Partners Conference and Expo 2017 provided insight into this complex market and typically tightknit community of buyers.

• April 21, 2017 21 Apr'17

  EiQ Networks, Bay Dynamics sign up cybersecurity partners

  EiQ Networks and Bay Dynamics are the latest in the growing list of cybersecurity vendors expanding their relationships with channel partner companies.

• April 14, 2017 14 Apr'17

  Avant: Sales enablement tools a 'must-have' for next-gen tech

  Technology distributor Avant updated its sales enablement application, BattleApp, with more support for channel sales activities; other news from the week.

• March 31, 2017 31 Mar'17

  SonicWall partner initiatives see strong growth following Dell spinout

  Security vendor SonicWall has unveiled new partner training and marketing programs that take aim at SMB cybersecurity threats; other channel news from the week.

• March 30, 2017 30 Mar'17

  Panasas, Promark pursue scale-out NAS storage market

  In the scale-out NAS market, Panasas is partnering with Ingram Micro's Promark value-added distributor subsidiary to boost government and commercial channel sales.

• March 28, 2017 28 Mar'17

  MSPWorld 2017: MSPs can't ignore cybersecurity market

  Throughout the MSPWorld 2017 conference, speakers looked to drive home the message that MSPs must focus on security issues and protect customer data.

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  SAP and Apple push iOS development with SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS

  At Mobile World Congress, SAP set a date for the release of the SAP Cloud Platform SDK for iOS, which enables developers to integrate SAP data and iOS devices.

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  Cisco, Ericsson deliver Spark services over fixed, mobile networks

  By the end of the year, Cisco and Ericsson will release technology that lets service providers deliver Spark services over fixed or mobile networks.

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  White boxes set to shift server buying habits

  Traditional server providers still have the lion’s share of the on-premise data center market, but original design manufacturers are now a major force

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  Smart city projects have CIOs on the hunt for new business models

  Becoming 'smart' is on every city's agenda these days. But what projects should be extended beyond a pilot phase and how cities should fund the initiatives remain unclear.

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  IoT adoption rising and sparking the need for reseller help

  IoT seems to be an unavoidable issue for corporates, which means that the channel will have a role to play in helping them ensure they remain secure

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  Channel transforming to meet customer needs

  Digital transformation is not just an issue for customers and the channel is also undergoing rapid change according to research from Citrix and Canalys

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  AWS disruption wreaks havoc for Amazon S3 users

  An AWS disruption Tuesday was the longest and most impactful downtime for the public cloud provider in years as Amazon S3 became unresponsive in a major data hub.

• February 28, 2017 28 Feb'17

  Successful data science process not simple to set up, sustain

  Data science teams face a mix of process and cultural challenges in organizations, according to experienced analytics managers who offer advice on how to overcome the hurdles.

• February 15, 2017 15 Feb'17

  AWS launches Amazon Chime, challenges Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Skype

  Amazon Web Services has introduced Amazon Chime, a communications-as-a-service product that could become a strong rival to Cisco WebEx and Microsoft Skype for Business.

• February 15, 2017 15 Feb'17

  Deloitte readies enterprise public cloud practice with AWS and SAP

  A 2,500-strong consulting practice will focus on delivering SAP Hana on Amazon Web Services for analytics to drive digital business

• February 15, 2017 15 Feb'17

  ExtraHop intros Addy, machine learning as a service

  ExtraHop integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence with Addy, its new machine-learning-as-a-service offering.

• February 15, 2017 15 Feb'17

  Microsoft pushes pause on February Patch Tuesday

  Despite a known zero-day flaw, Microsoft delays February's security bulletins for an unspecified reason.

• February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17

  Westcon, Enghouse and TalkTalk Business signal UC growth

  The number of industry players pointing to the UC market as one that is fertile ground for resellers continues to rise

• February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17

  New Google cloud database service brings scale, data consistency

  Google's Cloud Spanner may be years from broad adoption, but could represent a big step toward maintaining consistency across the globe with massive data sets in the public cloud.

• February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17

  RSA President Rohit Ghai details new cybersecurity platform at RSAC 2017

  Michael Dell introduces RSA's newly appointed president, Rohit Ghai, who is set to lead the cybersecurity firm as it implements its new Business Driven Security platform.

• February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17

  Serverless deployment spells fresh opportunities for IT ops

  IT ops pros may not think serverless computing is relevant to them, but there's a role for ops even when no servers are directly managed.

• February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17

  ONF lays out innovation roadmap for SDN and NFV

  The Open Networking Foundation unveils its Open Innovation Pipeline to guide the next phase of development of software-defined and virtualised networking tech

• February 14, 2017 14 Feb'17

  AWS preps GDPR readiness by signing up to cloud Code of Conduct

  AWS is now a member of the Association of Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe, which means EC2 and the like need to follow certain rules

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  Specialized chatbot technology aids DevOps through standardization

  With development, operations, support and lifecycle management tools on the rise, uniting them into a single, consistent, simple user interface is a wish that's finally come true.

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  CSA: Custom applications creating new 'shadow cloud' risks

  The Cloud Security Alliance unveiled new research at RSA Conference 2017 that shows custom enterprise applications are creating shadow cloud risks for organizations.

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  VMware DaaS goes hybrid with Horizon Cloud

  VDI versus DaaS is no longer a one-or-the-other choice. VMware Horizon Cloud lets businesses manage on-premises VDI and cloud-hosted desktops from one control plane.

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  Intel Security flags role channel has to play to calm cloud fears

  UK customers are still having their doubts when it comes to the cloud and the channel has a crucial role to play if those concerns are going to be overcome

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  Scale HC3 provides DR for engineering firm

  Scale Computing HC3 clusters provide primary storage and -- with Brocade switching -- data protection, in the form of disaster recovery across two sites.

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  Skyhigh expands CASB model to IaaS platform protection, custom apps

  At RSA Conference 2017, Skyhigh Networks explained how it expanded its cloud access security broker model to include IaaS platforms and custom enterprise applications.

• February 13, 2017 13 Feb'17

  Tech trends in 2017: A legal view

  Data regulations, blockchain and the popularity of Agile will have a significant impact on organizations' technology partnerships and contracting, according to law firm Mayer Brown.

• January 09, 2017 09 Jan'17

  Citrix Summit 2017: Channel VP outlines partner strategy

  The Citrix Summit 2017 kicked off in Anaheim, Calif., emphasizing growing cloud momentum, Citrix Workspace Suite and networking plays.

• December 29, 2016 29 Dec'16

  The Trump economy: IT channel weighs business opportunities for 2017

  What's ahead for channel businesses? According to industry experts, the channel should prepare for significant changes.

• December 16, 2016 16 Dec'16

  Attivo Networks enlists partners to sell deception-based security

  Attivo Networks introduced a new partner program to sell its deception-based security technology; other IT channel news from the week.

• December 09, 2016 09 Dec'16

  BlackBerry partners tapped for role in new mobile security platform

  BlackBerry is enabling channel partners to play a consulting and integration role with its newly announced BlackBerry Secure mobile security platform; more news from the week.

• December 07, 2016 07 Dec'16

  Microsoft offers free Azure training

  Microsoft is offering free Azure training as it seeks to ready more partners to work in the cloud.

• December 02, 2016 02 Dec'16

  Datapipe platform targets cloud-based enterprise applications

  Datapipe, an MSP and cloud services provider, has unveiled a platform for designing, testing and deploying applications that will run in the cloud; other news from the week.

• November 30, 2016 30 Nov'16

  HPE Aruba ups investment in the IoT market

  Enhancements to Aruba's IoT-focused portfolio look to help customers identify, profile and secure IoT devices.