Year: 2019

data security
Security

Sharpening the Machete

September 3, 2019 ESET Guest Blog Comments Off on Sharpening the Machete
ESET research uncovers a cyberespionage operation targeting Venezuelan government institutions

Channel Communities

ConnectWise takes lead organizing global threat intelligence sharing body for solution providers

September 3, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on ConnectWise takes lead organizing global threat intelligence sharing body for solution providers
CompTIA is on board with the new TSP-ISAO for public-private information sharing and analysis specifically focused on threats impacting solution providers, while ConnectWise has issued a call to action for others to join the organization.

Storage

Zadara introduces NVMe-as-a-Service to hybrid cloud storage service

September 3, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zadara introduces NVMe-as-a-Service to hybrid cloud storage service
The new NVMe capability is priced 25 per cent under Zadara’s standard flash storage, and customers’ ability to upgrade on-demand for free will let them both increase performance and reduce costs.

Channel Programs

Extreme Networks to drive MSP business with Aerohive technology

August 30, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks to drive MSP business with Aerohive technology
Extreme channel chief Gordon Mackintosh discusses Extreme’s channel initiatives around the integration, including new programmatic announcements.

Mobility

Dell brings Chromebooks to the enterprise with Unified Workspace integration and enterprise models

August 29, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell brings Chromebooks to the enterprise with Unified Workspace integration and enterprise models
For the channel, the new Chromebook Enterprise models, and the addition of the Chromebook OS to Unified Workspace turns their Chromebook business from selling a box to schools into a differentiated enterprise solution.

Channel Programs

VMware-focused hoster iland coming to Canada

August 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on VMware-focused hoster iland coming to Canada
Iland’s Canadian expansion is part of a series of new channel-focused initiatives which include a new partner portal and an enhancement of Catalyst, a cloud assessment tool used in pre-sales.

Artificial Intelligence

DNSFilter articulates value to smaller MSPs at ASCII Toronto event

August 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on DNSFilter articulates value to smaller MSPs at ASCII Toronto event
DNSFilter provides content filtering and threat protection at the DNS level, with a solution designed to challenge Cisco Umbrella through an MSP Go-to-Market model.

Data Centre

Dell Technologies, VMware extend networking collaboration at VMworld

August 28, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell Technologies, VMware extend networking collaboration at VMworld
The companies announce the availability – with some minor enhancements – of the VMWare VeloCloud-based solution announced at Dell Technologies World, as well as a new SmartFabric Director to simplify joint physical-virtual management.

Sponsored Content

How digitization is shaping the hospitals of the future

August 27, 2019 Cisco Canada Guest Blog Comments Off on How digitization is shaping the hospitals of the future
Cisco Canada’s Mark Collins offers some strong Canadian examples of how technology is helping healthcare realize better outcomes.

Managed Services

Datto’s Rob Rae has positive take on findings of new Canadian State of the MSP Report

August 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto’s Rob Rae has positive take on findings of new Canadian State of the MSP Report
While some of the data reflect a higher percentage of lifestyle MSPs who serve Canada’s MSP market, the bottom line is that almost every MSP surveyed thinks it’s as good a time as ever to be in the industry.