Month: December 2021

Podcasts

Kaspersky opens new Transparency Centre in New Brunswick

December 30, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky opens new Transparency Centre in New Brunswick
Rob Cataldo, managing director of Kaspersky North America, joins us on the podcast to explain the company’s new facility in Fredericton and what it means to Kaspersky, its partners, and its customers.

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User experience: The gift that keeps on giving

December 29, 2021 Eric Chong, Enterprise Client Technical Sales Specialist, Intel Corporation Comments Off on User experience: The gift that keeps on giving
Giving employees a positive user experience is good for business. Learn how to boost productivity and job satisfaction, while also helping improving security and reducing support calls.

Communications

Is your communications solution ready for more change?

December 28, 2021 Daren Finney, Senior Vice President, Global Channels, Mitel Comments Off on Is your communications solution ready for more change?
Mitel global channel lead Darren Finney offers some thoughts on how channel partners can support their customers through the biggest corporate disruption ever.

Cloud

Managing security around Microsoft 365

December 27, 2021 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Managing security around Microsoft 365
In this edition of the podcast, we break down the security challenges and opportunities around Microsoft 365 with Guillaume Boisvert, director of product innovation at Sherweb.

Managed Services

SMBs can benefit Immensely from SOC services

December 27, 2021 Chris Crellin, Senior Director of Product Management, Barracuda MSP Comments Off on SMBs can benefit Immensely from SOC services
MSPs should follow these best practices when selling outsourced SOC services, writes Barracuda MSP’s Chris Crellin.

Backup

MSP360 adds Wasabi Object Lock storage and $1 a month desktop image and file backup licenses for AWS Unified Billing

December 22, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSP360 adds Wasabi Object Lock storage and $1 a month desktop image and file backup licenses for AWS Unified Billing

This latest extension of MSP360’s strategic partnership with Wasabi is scheduled to be followed up with others in the near future.

Managed Services

Is your backup still lurking in the dark ages?

December 21, 2021 Carrie Reber, senior product marketing manager at N-able Comments Off on Is your backup still lurking in the dark ages?
Efficiency is the life blood of successful MSPs—if you’re having to manage multiple legacy backup environments, you could well be hindering the growth of your business. Carrie Reber explains.

Managed Services

Is Comanaged IT services a market your MSP should pursue?

December 16, 2021 Stefanie Hammond, head sales and marketing nerd at N-able Comments Off on Is Comanaged IT services a market your MSP should pursue?
If you’re looking for new ways to increase your monthly recurring revenues, comanaging IT services could be a good option. Stefanie Hammond explains.

Distribution

Ingram Micro expands partnership with PTC to expand IoT and XR portfolio in U.S. and Canada

December 16, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ingram Micro expands partnership with PTC to expand IoT and XR portfolio in U.S. and Canada
The expanded deal will see PTC’s full portfolio made available to Ingram partners, up from the half to which they had access before. Ingram is also supporting the new relationship through multiple initiatives designed to simplify the technology for partners.

Security

Reimagining the security platform – is an opportunity

December 15, 2021 Sean Campbell, director, Canadian Channels, Fortinet Comments Off on Reimagining the security platform – is an opportunity
The landscape of security products is a complex one with new technologies and new companies appearing faster than ever before. But Sean Campbell of Fortinet Canada has some thoughts on how partners can find opportunities in offering their customers a new approach to security.