Year: 2021

Backup

HYCU introduces new PACE global channel program that reflects company growth

November 29, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on HYCU introduces new PACE global channel program that reflects company growth
The new channel program is designed to make things simpler, eliminating confusion by promising zero channel conflict, clarifying deal registration and establishing a minimum advertised price, and adding a new track for MSPs.

Managed Services

Our friends were hit by an impossible cyberstorm. It’s time we all change

November 24, 2021 N-able Guest Blog Comments Off on Our friends were hit by an impossible cyberstorm. It’s time we all change
In a series of three blogs, we’re going to look in detail at the steps we’re taking to protect N-able, you, and your customers as one part of a greater, worldwide software supply chain.

Security

Palo Alto Networks, CDW Canada, extend partnership to deliver Prisma SASE

November 24, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks, CDW Canada, extend partnership to deliver Prisma SASE
CDW is Palo Alto Networks’ largest channel partner in Canada, and the two companies already have a broad relationship, but the new extension of that with Prisma SASE has the companies confident it will take the relationship to a new level.

Cloud

Sage launches Sage Transform 2021 event to highlight advances in Sage Intacct

November 22, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sage launches Sage Transform 2021 event to highlight advances in Sage Intacct

New product announcements included enhanced automation around AP Automation and Sage Intacct Vendor Payments, powered by CSI.

Security

Building a ransomware response team

November 19, 2021 Michael Mowder, Senior Director, Global Partner Success, Barracuda MSP Comments Off on Building a ransomware response team
A ransomware response team will play a critical role in avoiding paying ransom to cybercriminals, writes Barracuda MSP’s Michael Mowder.

Channel Programs

Poly seeing good results from innovative Poly Renew buy-back program

November 19, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Poly seeing good results from innovative Poly Renew buy-back program
While the focus of vendor buy-back programs has traditionally been on responsible recycling of products, the emphasis here is on refurbishing phones to today’s standards and reselling them, as a way of dealing with chip supply issues.

Managed Services

Is babysitting backups destroying your employee retention?

November 18, 2021 Carrie Reber, senior product marketing manager at N-able Comments Off on Is babysitting backups destroying your employee retention?
If you have your skilled techs tied up with managing slow or complex backups, you could be seriously damaging your business, warns N-able’s Carrie Reber.

Cloud

Channel expansion big part of new Lacework mega-funding round

November 18, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel expansion big part of new Lacework mega-funding round
The new Series D round, which consists of $1.3 billion to a company valuated at $8.3 billion, is the largest raised to date in the security space.

Distribution

D&H Canada brings in HP vet Michelle Biase as Canada GM to drive aggressive growth strategy

November 16, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on D&H Canada brings in HP vet Michelle Biase as Canada GM to drive aggressive growth strategy
The GM role, which has not been filled since Greg Tobin’s retirement, gives more authority than the VP of Sales role which has been held by the last two Canadian heads, and is part of a broader effort to drive D&H’s Canadian business.

Backup

StorONE unveils new S1:Backup solution to protect against ransomware and more

November 16, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on StorONE unveils new S1:Backup solution to protect against ransomware and more
Storage vendor StorONE adds a new backup solution, which will be free to current customers, and while it is being touted for its ransomware protection, it has other benefits which significantly lower the cost of backup protection.