Called IoTConnect, the new platform runs on Microsoft’s Azure public cloud. A family of ready-made “smart” solutions based on that platform, also introduced today, target common use cases in a range of vertical industries.

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†GTT Communications, Inc., the leading global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, announced the expansion of its channel partner program, designed to meet the unique needs of the channel segment. GTT provides partners with comprehensive sales support, dedicated account management, an array of marketing resources and a comprehensive service portfolio.

TELoIP Inc., the creator of powerful, software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) solutions for the most challenging, business-critical requirements, announced that Roger Davis has been named CEO. Davis brings a successful track record in the telecom and technology industries to lead TELoIP with strategic focus on customer excellence as SD-WAN enters the adoption phase.

The outlook for the solid state drive (SSD) industry remains strong as units, revenue, and total capacity shipped are all expected to see robust growth throughout the 2016-2021 forecast period. In a new SSD forecast update, International Data Corporation (IDC) now expects worldwide SSD unit shipments to increase at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. SSD industry revenue is expected to reach $33.6 billion in 2021, growing at a CAGR of 14.8%.

HITRUST Certification validates the company’s commitment to meeting key healthcare regulations and protecting sensitive private healthcare information.

New Disaggregated Resource Saving Open Architecture and innovative Battery Backup Power (BBPÆ) technology deliver dramatic savings in Initial Hardware Acquisition Costs, Future Hardware Upgrade costs and Power Consumption

Worldwide proliferation of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets is expected to continue as shipments reach 59.2 million in 2021, up from 9.6 million in 2017, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC)†Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker.

Launches Service Provider Division and Introduces “LiveSP” Product to Support Market Demand

Both moves are intended to burnish the distributor’s capabilities in the strategic cybersecurity market and help resellers make the transition to selling solutions rather than products.