Toronto firm’s growing partnership with Google ‘on a 10x rocket ship’ thanks to deep Anthos ties
For the first time, Google Cloud invited partners to its Accelerate sales kickoff conference in Las Vegas…
Pivot3 achieves Common Criteria Certification on its new generation software platform
Governments and private enterprises are having trouble sleeping knowing more of their data is being generated outside of the traditional data centre, but security solutions firm Pivot3 says its latest certification will help them sleep a little better.
Avaya’s ‘All-In’ strategy resonates with partners, but expect a wait and see approach in Canada
Canadian partners chime in about Avaya’s strategy for 2020
‘If I could work without VARs I would be okay with that,’ says Farrow CIO
When asked what she thought about value-added resellers and how firms seeking business with the largest independently owned customs brokerage in Canada could get her attention, Arlene McDonald’s answer was blunt – bring something new to the table.
Kaspersky’s new head of North America says Canadian market key to company’s realignment
Despite still being on the U.S. government’s naughty list, Kaspersky’s recently appointed managing director for North America Rob Cataldo is confident about the direction the company is heading in.
Aruba’s latest updates to its SD-Branch brings zero-trust and SaaS on-ramp
Enterprises still have reservations when it comes to moving their large complex networks to the cloud, but Aruba’s latest enhancements to its SD-Branch solution should quell many of those concerns, according to Patrick LaPorte.
Container space is crowded, but Red Hat is ‘very optimistic’ heading into 2020, says exec
IBM has frequently touted the $1 trillion hybrid cloud market ever since it purchased Red Hat, and Red Hat Canada’s country manager Claude Reeves is “very optimistic” about the opportunities channel partners will have next year to get in on that action.
Apollo Global Management acquires Tech Data for $5.4 billion
Distributor Tech Data has agreed to sell its outstanding shares to Apollo Global Management, totaling approximately US$5.4 billion in an all-cash deal.
Ingram Micro welcomes a new vice-president
Ingram Micro Canada has a new vice-president.
Datto report says average cost of downtime due to ransomware highest in Canada
The world’s most prominent malware threat is alive and well, and its devastating financial impact on businesses has only increased, especially in Canada, according to Datto Inc.’s fourth annual Global State of the Channel Ransomware Report.
From spinning disks to flash, world’s largest steel company says Pure Storage’s Evergreen program is the real deal
The world’s largest steel company talks about its experience with Pure Storage’s Evergreen program.
IBM announces new z15 mainframe for the enterprise
IBM releases updated mainframe computers for the enterprise.
Government of Canada picks KeyData for cybersecurity contract
A Toronto-based cybersecurity firm today announced it has been selected to provide the Canadian federal government with security solutions and systems integration services.
Commvault acquires SDS startup for $225 million
Data management firm Commvault made a bold acquisition this week.
Municipalities often struggle with backup and recovery, MSP says, but tiny Alberta township sets the right example
A small township in Alberta recently experienced something few townships talk about openly – hardware failure.