Recent articles by Simon Sharwood

VMware warns of service-provider-only security bug

VMware warns of service-provider-only security bug

vCloud Director can be hijacked, which is very scary!
Simon Sharwood Mar 30 2019, 8:17AM Cloud
Apple is the anti-Facebook

Apple is the anti-Facebook

Comment: Your world can be pricey and private, or free with endless apologies.
Simon Sharwood Mar 29 2019, 11:59AM Strategy
AWS drops cloud storage to $2/TB/month

AWS drops cloud storage to $2/TB/month

For those who are sick of tape, and in no rush to see data
Simon Sharwood Mar 29 2019, 10:03AM Cloud
Cisco warns security patch didn’t work

Cisco warns security patch didn’t work

January fix for VPN routers was ‘incomplete’. Actual fix coming soon.
Simon Sharwood Mar 29 2019, 5:31AM Networking
Veeam releases free server backup tool

Veeam releases free server backup tool

Full management of three servers or 10 PCs for nothing but good vibes.
Simon Sharwood Mar 28 2019, 5:22PM Servers & Storage
Kogan tops consumer complaints list

Kogan tops consumer complaints list

Sub-brand Dick Smith hits the charts too.
Simon Sharwood Mar 27 2019, 8:30PM Sales & Marketing
Google and VMware get closer in the cloud

Google and VMware get closer in the cloud

Public display of affection isn't as close as VMware gets with AWS.
Simon Sharwood Mar 27 2019, 11:49AM Cloud
ConnectWise warns MSPs - you're under attack!

ConnectWise warns MSPs - you're under attack!

Launches new security service and boosts protection for its portal.
Simon Sharwood Mar 26 2019, 11:45AM Security
Channel parties with ConnectWise on the GC

Channel parties with ConnectWise on the GC

CRN hit Surfers Paradaise for the first night of the first IT Nation Australia.
Simon Sharwood Mar 25 2019, 9:02PM Photos
Do you know what a server is? HPE's not sure you do

Do you know what a server is? HPE's not sure you do

Seriously. It just wrote a 'what is a server' primer for partners and SMBs.
Simon Sharwood Mar 25 2019, 11:55AM Servers & Storage
InfoTrust signs as Okta partner

InfoTrust signs as Okta partner

Picks up multi-factor authentication and single sign-on products
Simon Sharwood Mar 25 2019, 11:37AM Security
Microsoft launches virtual cloud desktops

Microsoft launches virtual cloud desktops

This is Microsoft's plan for Windows 7 holdouts.
Simon Sharwood Mar 22 2019, 5:08PM Cloud
Adaptive Insights expands Australian channel

Adaptive Insights expands Australian channel

Forecasting firm enjoys being part of Workday, wants more partners.
Simon Sharwood Mar 22 2019, 6:30AM Cloud
Fake Views! Teams adds new vid background wizardry

Fake Views! Teams adds new vid background wizardry

Microsoft’s not slacking off when it comes to adding features.
Simon Sharwood Mar 22 2019, 6:30AM Software
Telstra, rhipe and partners talk channel challenges

Telstra, rhipe and partners talk channel challenges

Telco and distie join OBT, Tquila ANZ and Channel Dynamics on CRN Fast50 panel.
Simon Sharwood Mar 22 2019, 6:00AM Distribution
Nutanix Australia turns to global SIs for growth

Nutanix Australia turns to global SIs for growth

New job will drive business through the likes of Accenture, IBM.
Simon Sharwood Mar 21 2019, 12:15PM Cloud
Splunk stretches channel program to fit SIs, OEMs

Splunk stretches channel program to fit SIs, OEMs

And tickles arrangements for the rest of you, too.
Simon Sharwood Mar 21 2019, 6:37AM Software
Zoho to fire up AU cloud, double channel

Zoho to fire up AU cloud, double channel

Plans some specialist recruitment, some land and expand.
Simon Sharwood Mar 21 2019, 6:22AM Cloud
Nuix formalises channel program to grow out of adolescence

Nuix formalises channel program to grow out of adolescence

Hopes to solidify investigation and discovery aspects of the business.
Simon Sharwood Mar 21 2019, 6:18AM Software
Dropbox to open full Australian presence on AWS

Dropbox to open full Australian presence on AWS

Appoints Dean Swan as new country manager too.
Simon Sharwood Mar 19 2019, 12:07PM Cloud

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