Year: 2017

Networking

Improved integration of components highlights new Riverbed SteelCentral release

November 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Improved integration of components highlights new Riverbed SteelCentral release
The improvements strengthen SteelCentral’s digital experience management capabilities, improved its Dev/Ops performance management, and enhance network performance management in Big Data environments.

Cloud

Riverbed announces automated integration between ZScaler and SteelConnect SD-WAN

November 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Riverbed announces automated integration between ZScaler and SteelConnect SD-WAN
Riverbed and ZScaler partner again, this time on an integration around SteelConnect SD-WAN cloud networking that increases customer agility by automating ZScaler’s security capabilities within.

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins
Channel Programs

Robbins to partners: Software equals differentiation

November 1, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Robbins to partners: Software equals differentiation
Kicking off Cisco Partner Summit 2017, CEO Chuck Robbins tells partners building their own development capabilities is key to meeting customer needs.

Security

ESET cybersecurity website launch in French likely to increase strong Québec presence

November 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET cybersecurity website launch in French likely to increase strong Québec presence
The availability in French of ESET’s cybersecurity information site is likely to boost their already significant presence in Québec,

Harry Zarek, president of Compugen
Solution Provider News

Compugen adds Apple in enterprise push

November 1, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Compugen adds Apple in enterprise push
Compugen signs Apple to include Macs and iOS devices in device-as-a-service model, eyes vertical bundles using App Store apps.

Internet of Things

New owners to expand Comodo CA presence in enterprise and IoT digital certificate space

November 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New owners to expand Comodo CA presence in enterprise and IoT digital certificate space
Comodo had an extensive hoster and MSP channel before being acquired, and the new leadership team brought in by Francisco Partners will be expanding the channel, especially among enterprise resellers with vertical focus, and into the Internet of Things.

Security

DigiCert sees enterprise channel expansion with closing of Symantec Website Security deal

November 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on DigiCert sees enterprise channel expansion with closing of Symantec Website Security deal
DigiCert, which inherited Symantec’s problems with Google and its potential impact on brand credibility, says it is ahead of the December 1 schedule for the reissuance of Symantec certifications.

Distribution

D&H takes trade show out west with Vancouver date

November 1, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H takes trade show out west with Vancouver date
Following D&H Canada’s expansion into a Vancouver-area facility this past summer, the distributor hosts its first west coast Technology Trade Show.

Iva Perric-Lightfoot, country manager for ESET Canada
Podcasts

Perceptions and actions: The Canadian SMB security gap [Podcast]

October 31, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Perceptions and actions: The Canadian SMB security gap [Podcast]
ESET’s Iva Perric-Lightfoot on why education is key as Canadian SMBs note an uptick in security threats, but no uptick in the need to protect themselves.

Managed Services

SolarWinds MSP’s Roadmap Emphasizes User Experience, Automation, and Security

October 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on SolarWinds MSP’s Roadmap Emphasizes User Experience, Automation, and Security
SolarWinds MSP executives at their Empower MSP conference in Orlando described plans to switch from device-centric to user-centric management, equip its RMM systems to make technicians more efficient, and roll out new security solutions.