Toronto acquisition firm plays big part in IBM’s hybrid IT strategy
IBM is leaning heavily on an acquisition firm from Toronto to help it build a network of hybrid cloud solution providers focused on its technologies.
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Attunity launches new solutions for Microsoft Azure
This week Attunity announced two new solutions for Microsoft Azure. The data integration and data management firm…
Hashtag Trending – Amazon cancels HQ plans; Google, Apple probe Saudi app; Spicey AI
Amazon cancels plans for HQ2 campus in New York, Google joins Apple in probing Saudi app, and IBM teams up with McCormick to create new spice packets.
IBM sheds old school partner strategy, unleashes wave of partner program enhancements
IBM Corp. doesn’t want to be known as the vendor that’s hard to do business with anymore, which is why Big Blue unveiled a slew of new partner program initiatives.
Dell EMC upgrades storage portfolio with Unity and Isilon enhancements
Dell EMC this week announced new software features for its mid-range storage product Unity, in addition to a new entry to their Isilon solution for unstructured data, the F810.
IBM makes Watson available in any cloud environment, boosts hybrid cloud offerings
IBM is bolstering its hybrid cloud offerings and making its AI crown jewel available on any cloud environment.
Palo Alto Networks adds managed services program to partner program
Palo Alto Networks announced major tweaks to its NextWave Partner Program this week, including a new dedicated managed services program.
Mitel VP of channels lays out 2019 strategy, says partners expected to push further into UCaaS
It was a busy 2018 for Mitel Networks as it rebranded itself as a leader in the…
Hashtag Trending – Flickr deleting photos; Spotify buys podcasters; New period emoji
Flickr is deleting users’ photos, Spotify says it’s buying podcast producers; and the latest emoji update aims to represent people with disabilities and remove the stigma and taboos surrounding periods.
Dell EMC’s Deanna Thomson retires, Kevin Connolly shifts to new role
Some changes are happening atop of the ladder at Dell EMC.
Commvault announces appointment of new CEO, scoops Cisco exec
Commvault announced this week the appointment of Sanjay Mirchandani to president and CEO.
Dell EMC announces partner program refinements during broadcast
Dell EMC’s channel chief and its top channel executives took to the virtual stage yesterday, and save for a few exceptions, asked its partner community to stay the course.
Hashtag Trending – Lost password locks out millions in crypto; Suicide prevention on Instagram must improve, says CEO; New York best place for tech
A lost password results in $190 million in cryptocurrency being locked, the head of Instagram says more…
AI and server migrations key targets for Microsoft partners in 2019
Microsoft Corp. wants its channel partners to continue investing in AI capabilities and to get Azure into…
Logitech launches Tap, a ‘much better’ solution compared to SmartDock, head of marketing says
Logitech’s latest device aims to address the awkward and clunky issues that continue to sting collaboration platforms…