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Schneider Electric Launches 'Invaluable' SaaS Platform To Boost Channel Sales

by Mark Haranas
'For us as a partner, it is an invaluable tool because now we get to see everything. We're using it as a differentiator,' says Andrew Isch of Vision Data Center, a Schneider Electric partner.
NetApp To Launch VMware Private Cloud Reference Architecture For HCI

by Joseph F. Kovar
Sources tell CRN that NetApp is planning to unveil the VMware Private Cloud Reference Architecture for HCI during this month's VMworld conference, making its HCI hyper-converged infrastructure offering the base for flexible cloud infrastructures.
VMware Reinforces ‘Better Together’ Synergy With Dell EMC By Acquiring Service Assurance Suite

by Mark Haranas
VMware plans to buy the technology and team within Dell EMC's Service Assurance Suite, which includes software spanning network health, performance monitoring and root cause analysis.
Dell Revenue Expected To Surpass $100B By 2022

by Mark Haranas
"Honestly if anyone is capable of that much growth, it's Dell," said FusionStorm CEO Dan Serpico.
2018 Fast Growth 150: Hit The Accelerator

by Rick Whiting
The CRN Fast Growth 150 ranks solution providers, with gross annual sales of at least $1 million, by their two-year growth rate.
Nutanix 'Evening The Channel Playing Field' With New Partner Charter

by Mark Haranas
"We're not just putting this investment in the largest partners, we're putting this investment across our partner base," said Nutanix channel leader Rodney Foreman.
Nutanix Acquires Frame To Boost Desktop, VDI And Multi-Cloud Offerings

by Mark Haranas
'We are committed to providing our customers with a robust multi-cloud DaaS offering through Frame while working with our partners to enable best-in-class enterprise VDI,' said Nutanix Chief Product Officer Sunil Potti.
Nutanix President, Hyper-Converged Pioneer Leaves For Rising Star ThoughtSpot

by Mark Haranas
After seven years of building Nutanix from the ground up to a $1 billion company, Sudheesh Nair is leaving to become CEO of big data startup ThoughtSpot.
The Top 100 Executives Of 2018

by CRN Staff
Here we present the CRN Top 100 Executives of 2018 list, the men and women who are setting the pace for the rest of the IT industry.
NetApp, Nvidia Intro New A.I. Architecture With Strong Cloud Tie

by Joseph F. Kovar
By combining NetApp's AFF A800 NVMe array, Nvidia's DGX GPUs and Cisco 100-Gbit networking, customers get a high-performance artificial intelligence offering that, with NetApp's Data Fabric, works with data from the edge to the core to the cloud.
Power Play: 3 Key Partnership Drivers For Solution Providers

by Alexa Rowe
It’s nearly impossible for solution providers to know everything about the technology they’re selling, implementing and supporting. That’s why it’s crucial to work with vendor partners who can make up the difference
Partner Connection: Unlocking The Mystery Of What Goes On Inside The Data Center

by Alexa Rowe
There's more happening inside your customers' data centers than you realize. Find how APC helps partners turn problems into profits.
Dell EMC Attacks Midmarket With New Data Protection, VMware-Optimized Appliance

by Mark Haranas
'There is a huge amount of headroom here for partners to grow in the midmarket,' Beth Phalen, president and general manager of Dell EMC's Data Protection division, tells CRN.
IT Leaders: Solution Providers Need More Vertical Application Skill Sets In A Hybrid World

by Mark Haranas
Leaders from HPE, Dell EMC, VMware and Big Switch Networks say solution providers need to invest in application development teams to "maintain their relevance" in the market.
Report: Icahn Considering Whether To Push Dell For More Cash In VMware Stock Swap

by Mark Haranas
Carl Icahn, who has invested millions in VMware, is deciding whether to challenge Dell CEO Michael Dell for a higher payout in the VMware tracking stock swap, according to a report.