Cisco to acquire UK software firm Ensoft
Cisco is to acquire UK-based networking software specialist Ensoft for an undisclosed amount.
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GorillaStack: what next for cloud migration?
Security is going to play a bigger role in end-users’ demands in 2019, according to the co-founder of AWS specialist start-up GorillaStack.
Cisco to end Services Partner Program in channel revamp
Cisco will phase out its Services Partner Program by July next year in a bid to ensure the entire channel shifts their business models to software and services.
Cisco channel chief: ‘Complexity will kill some of our partners and customers’
Cisco’s new channel boss has issued a stark warning to partners who fail to transform as the vendor pushes ahead with its transition from hardware to software.
Cisco partners using open source gain 10 per cent sales advantage over rivals
Cisco channel partners deploying open source software on top of network delivery are seeing higher sales than those who don’t, the vendor has revealed.
Cisco integrates cloud security programs with SD-WAN network
Cisco has unveiled plans to merge its advanced security service with its SD-WAN licences to ramp up cloud offerings to businesses.
Dell Boomi launches specialised program to drive platform innovation
Dell Boomi has launched a new partner program aimed at ISVs, systems integrators and app developers to help improve the delivery of Boomi solutions.
With Red Hat, can Big Blue catch up in the cloud?
IBM’s $34 billion gamble on Red Hat could be the game changer that reverses the tech giant's ailing cloud computing business.
Ingram Micro: channel partners failing to capitalise on IaaS opportunity
Channel partners need to start aiming bigger when selling cloud services, according to Ingram Micro’s vice president of CloudBlue across APJ.
Bitdefender acquires analytics firm RedSocks Security
Cyber security vendor Bitdefender has acquired Netherlands-based network security analytics start-up RedSocks.
SecureSoft lands double cyber security distribution deals in Asia Pacific
Australian distributor SecureSoft has signed exclusive deals to bring two global cyber security firms into Asia Pacific.
Twilio to acquire email automation developer SendGrid for US$2B
Software vendor Twilio is to buy email automation services provider SendGrid in an all-stock deal worth US$2 billion.
Cloudera and Hortonworks merge in US$5.2B deal
Machine learning and analytics platform vendor Cloudera and Hortonworks have entered into a definitive agreement to merge in a deal worth US$5.2 billion.
Mobile solution spending set to reach $542B across Asia Pacific
Investment in mobile solutions is expected to hit US$542 billion in Asia Pacific in 2018, as regional businesses look to become 'mobile first'.
StorageCraft rolls out rebates and discounts in revamped partner program
StorageCraft is attempting to entice channel partners by offering rebates on sales as part of a new partner program.
