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Enterprise Storage Management

• May 20, 2020 20 May'20

  Lenovo starting to see results of transformation strategy

  Vendor is continuing with a shift towards emerging technology areas that will secure future growth for the business

• May 01, 2020 01 May'20

  Veritas increases number and depth of support for top partners

  Data protection and management player is looking to help more partners get to the top tier of its programme

• March 16, 2020 16 Mar'20

  Sabio hits the acquisition trail again with DVELP buy

  Customer experience specialist Sabio makes its eighth deal in the space of three years

• March 06, 2020 06 Mar'20

  Commvault channel chief looking to increase relevance

  This is going to be a big year for Commvault’s channel chief, Mercer Rowe, as he looks to ensure that partners get the message about the benefits of working with the vendor

• March 03, 2020 03 Mar'20

  VMware cuts the ribbon on Partner Connect

  The supplier has been getting partners ready for the launch of its revised programme, and has indicated that hundreds have already gained top-tier status

• February 06, 2020 06 Feb'20

  Commercial sales fuel high channel revenues at NetApp

  Data specialist NetApp has seen its channel business hit record levels thanks to the growth in demand from the partner-facing customer base

• February 04, 2020 04 Feb'20

  NetApp: Digital transformation and hybrid cloud key market themes

  Data specialist NetApp uses London event to highlight some of the key trends that are driving customer spending

• January 30, 2020 30 Jan'20

  Partners driving growth at Microsoft, SnapLogic and Scale Computing

  A trio of vendors have shared their latest quarterly results with the channel getting a mention

• January 28, 2020 28 Jan'20

  Data Privacy Day a chance for resellers to stress trust

  The channel could take advantage of a day when data privacy comes under the spotlight

• January 21, 2020 21 Jan'20

  Ignition Technology and Global Distribution add to vendor rosters

  Distributors adding depth to the portfolio to widen the solutions and services they can put in front of resellers

• November 12, 2019 12 Nov'19

  Dell sets out ambitions for a better world

  Firm is looking to use the next ten years to improve the fortunes of millions and get the channel delivering as a service and more automation

• October 29, 2019 29 Oct'19

  Retirement wave sparking mainframe skills crisis

  LZLabs has found that in just a few years those with the skills at many firms to keep the mainframe lights on are planning to head off into retirement

• October 22, 2019 22 Oct'19

  New Commvault channel chief promises partners greater stability

  Mercer Rowe’s pledge of no more “knee-jerk reactions” welcomed by partners

• October 18, 2019 18 Oct'19

  Ethos Technology adds DataCore to the portfolio

  Distributor continues to expand its vendor roster adding storage player to the mix

• October 17, 2019 17 Oct'19

  Fresh image and roadmap “breathe new life” into Commvault

  Commvault unveils new look and product strategy under CEO Sanjay Mirchandani

• October 14, 2019 14 Oct'19

  Nutanix announces back-end rebate increases

  Vendor looks to get partner compensation “on a par” with competitors

• October 11, 2019 11 Oct'19

  Cohesity partners benefit from storage players strong FY19

  The vendor has shared growth rates for its fiscal year and details of what that has meant for the majority of its partners

• September 27, 2019 27 Sep'19

  NetApp motivating wider portfolio adoption

  Data management player keen for partners to take on more products and sell solutions that tap into customer digital transformation needs

• September 27, 2019 27 Sep'19

  Veeam looking to get more partners to gold

  Vendor is keeping the focus on skilling up its partner base and getting them to higher levels in its programme

• September 13, 2019 13 Sep'19

  No-deal Brexit will impact channel's GDPR pitch

  If the UK does leave the EU without a deal at the end of next month then it will have ramifications for GDPR and resellers need to be aware of the issues

• August 23, 2019 23 Aug'19

  Channel advice: How to spend the holiday weeks

  Staff might be coming and going topping up their tans but there is still plenty that the channel can do both internally and crucially externally with customers

• August 21, 2019 21 Aug'19

  Summer the ideal time to talk about data protection plans

  As customers enjoy a slower pace of life over the summer holidays those in the channel with security and storage expertise could be using that time for valuable checks and training

• July 19, 2019 19 Jul'19

  Ethos Technology building on Pure signing

  Distributor has landed a relationship with Pure Storage and is looking to build on that moment over the rest of 2019

• July 17, 2019 17 Jul'19

  Komprise reaching more partners with HPE relationship

  Data management player will be offering its software to HPE's EMEA and North American channel partners

• July 16, 2019 16 Jul'19

  Commvault doubles partner rewards with Advantage Programme

  Data management player increasing investment in supporting top partners with fresh channel programme

• June 21, 2019 21 Jun'19

  Veritas lining up channel behind platform vision

  The firm is keen to get partners delivering not just data protection but also helping customers with availability and insights

• June 18, 2019 18 Jun'19

  NetApp positions for hybrid world with as-a-service model

  Vendor offers more flexibility to appeal to those users that want to pay in the as-a-service style

• June 13, 2019 13 Jun'19

  Veeam talks up importance of alliances

  The vendor has held a London partner event this week where the focus was partly on getting partners to appreciate the solutions the wider vendor ecosystem could help deliver

• June 12, 2019 12 Jun'19

  Cloudian boss sees a long-term hybrid future

  Hybrid is here to stay according to the leader of one of the storage firms that offers both on-prem and hosted technology

• May 29, 2019 29 May'19

  HPE adds depth to SME targeted solution

  Vendor looking to help SMEs with their digital transformation needs with server, storage and cloud software options

• May 28, 2019 28 May'19

  Fines might help the channel spark more GDPR urgency

  A year on from GDPR being introduced and there are plenty of customers not yet totally on top of the data regulations but without any large fines it is hard for the channel to challenge that attitude

• May 28, 2019 28 May'19

  Veeam and Nutanix team up to take on storage market

  Veeam talks latest Nutanix partnership as it goes after the secondary storage market

• May 24, 2019 24 May'19

  Veeam leaning into consumption-based offerings

  Vendor says it wants to provide customers with more choice

• May 23, 2019 23 May'19

  NetApp UK&I boss talks growth and channel opportunities

  Chris Greenwood has been given the chance to run the UK&I for the storage player and has stressed the importance of the firm's channel

• May 23, 2019 23 May'19

  Veeam looks to channel to drive growth in ‘second act’

  Veeam co-founder says partners will be vital in establishing early dominance in cloud data management market

• May 10, 2019 10 May'19

  Nutanix encouraging partners to develop HCI skills

  The vendor is keen to get partners moving upstream to deliver hyper converged infrastructure products and services

• May 08, 2019 08 May'19

  Cohesity giving resellers data backup options with Imanis buy

  Firm indicates that acquisition will have benefits of partners that have worked with both firms

• May 03, 2019 03 May'19

  Dell declares storage market successes

  Vendor “killing it” with storage market share gains, exec tells channel partners

• April 17, 2019 17 Apr'19

  Data projects failing thanks to skills shortages

  The channel should have a role to play in helping enterprise customers execute data initiatives

• April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19

  Big data and analytics revenues continue to rise

  The next few years should bring a steady growth in the big data and analytics market, with most customer spending happening on-prem

• April 03, 2019 03 Apr'19

  Pure Storage rolls out distributor programme

  Storage player looks to formalise relationships with distribution partners across EMEA

• April 03, 2019 03 Apr'19

  VMware shares details of forthcoming partner programme changes

  The vendor has been rebuilding its channel partner programme and has indicated early next year will see the launch of a revised scheme

• March 27, 2019 27 Mar'19

  Printing world advised to look at blockchain

  Analyst house admits the technology is still immature but advises vendors and resellers to consider how it could impact the world of print

• March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19

  Arcserve increasing top tier support

  Data protection specialist's EMEA channel boss is looking to renegerise the partner base and work more closely with those that have been in its corner

• March 21, 2019 21 Mar'19

  Veeam increasing partner collaboration

  Data management player is making this the year it listens more to channel partners

• March 08, 2019 08 Mar'19

  Nexsan listening to partners

  The firm has chosen to celebrate its 20th anniversary by rolling out a partner advisory council

• February 28, 2019 28 Feb'19

  Rigby Group sells off FluidOne

  After being involved with the data delivery firm the Rigby Group has opted to sell the business to a private equity player

• February 26, 2019 26 Feb'19

  Cohesity reaches out to ISVs

  The storage player has launched an app market place and increased the support it can offer developers

• February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19

  HPE boss: "If the channel doesn't grow we can't grow"

  Speaking to analysts about the HPE's Q1 numbers Antonio Neri made it clear that partners play a pivotal role

• January 16, 2019 16 Jan'19

  Veeam hints at expansion after landing $500m funding

  The data management player already boasts 60,000 global partners and is looking at giving them more products and markets to sell and focus on