Month: August 2020

data security
Security

From incident to resolution: Essential steps to survive a cyberattack

August 6, 2020 ESET Guest Blog Comments Off on From incident to resolution: Essential steps to survive a cyberattack
ESET offers a how-to guide on getting through a security breach, from making preparations for an attack yet to happen, though to mopping up and learning lessons after the fact.

Channel Programs

Area 1 launches partner program to expand Cloud Email Security offering beyond large enterprise

August 6, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Area 1 launches partner program to expand Cloud Email Security offering beyond large enterprise
Patrick Sweeney, who took over as CEO in April, talks with ChannelBuzz about the program’s philosophy, goals, and features like a pay-for-performance billing option to get into accounts with an incumbent.

Artificial Intelligence

BigPanda expands channel ecosystem with additional personnel and resources

August 6, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on BigPanda expands channel ecosystem with additional personnel and resources
The new resources include two net new Alliance Director positions, which are being filled by Nisa Spyker, who comes from Cisco and Matt Biehler, who has had partner management roles at Bluecore and Datadog.

Cloud

Zoho launches BackToWork solution free to the end of 2020

August 5, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zoho launches BackToWork solution free to the end of 2020
Zoho BackToWork consists of six related modules, with a key one being an Employee Wellness module to define and score individuals, and use those scores to manage access and restrict individuals with failing scores from coming to work.

Greg Onoprijenko, director of the cloud business for Ingram Micro Canada
Cloud

Ingram Micro Cloud growth continues

August 4, 2020 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro Cloud growth continues
Whether it’s in spite of the pandemic or because of it remains to be seen, but the distributor’s cloud business continues to see “revenue on a rocket-ship.”

Managed Services

Four pandemic security risks requiring MSPs’ immediate attention

August 4, 2020 Barracuda MSP Guest Blog Comments Off on Four pandemic security risks requiring MSPs’ immediate attention
As more cities and states brace for extended shutdowns, MSPs should be mindful of emerging security risks. Here’s some advice from Barracuda MSP’s Mark Whiffen.

Cloud

Pax8 projects broad automation synergies from new Liongard partnership

August 4, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 projects broad automation synergies from new Liongard partnership
Pax8 is emphasizing that not only will Liongard improve the efficiency of IT documentation software, but their recent expansion of their platform capability complements other adjacent technologies, including providing integrated alerting.

Channel Programs

Digital Defense adds MSP tier to their channel program

August 4, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Digital Defense adds MSP tier to their channel program
Digital Defense adds a formal MSP tier for the first time, with the conviction that this is where their market is headed, and that if they do it right, it will provide them with major advantages.

E-commerce

Palo Alto Networks looks to stimulate exchange of SOAR automation ideas with Cortex XSOAR Marketplace

August 4, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks looks to stimulate exchange of SOAR automation ideas with Cortex XSOAR Marketplace
There is a way for marketplace participants to monetize their submissions, but that’s not the primary function of this marketplace.