Month: March 2022

Intel Path to Cloud

Intel’s Path to Cloud series tackles Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud

March 31, 2022 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel’s Path to Cloud series tackles Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud
Phil Vokins, Intel Americas’ director of cloud services, joins us on the podcast to talk about the chipmaker’s Path to Cloud video series and what VARs and MSPs need to know about two of the dominant cloud models.

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Replacing your backup solution: part one, learning why

March 31, 2022 Eric Harless Comments Off on Replacing your backup solution: part one, learning why
There are five key reasons to change your backup solution: compatibility, performance, reliability, supportability, and cost. Eric Harless looks at how each area impacts your choice.

Channel Programs

New services track for partners highlights Aruba Partner Forum announcements

March 31, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on New services track for partners highlights Aruba Partner Forum announcements
Aruba also reviewed recent partner-focused announcements, including the new Aruba service packs announced at the HPE GreenLake event on March 22.

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The SMB cybercrime sweet spot: Small and medium in both size and protection

March 30, 2022 Alžbeta Kovaľová, ESET Comments Off on The SMB cybercrime sweet spot: Small and medium in both size and protection
ESET examines why SMBs are desirable targets for cyberattacks, and what SMBs can do to protect themselves in this guest blog.

Artificial Intelligence

Ingram Micro adds four senior execs to Global Digital Solutions organization

March 30, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ingram Micro adds four senior execs to Global Digital Solutions organization
The new division is focused on digital operations, as part of what Ingram sees as a modernization of the distribution industry by using AI and machine learning to improve the customer experience.

Security

UCaaS provider CYTRACOM integrates security into brand new ControlOne platform

March 29, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on UCaaS provider CYTRACOM integrates security into brand new ControlOne platform
The ControlOne platform, available in Canada as well as the U.S., is designed for MSPs, and is intended to provide both state of the art security and UCaaS in an easy to use platform.

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What MSPs need to know about email security

March 29, 2022 Chris Crellin Comments Off on What MSPs need to know about email security
Following best practices can help you protect your clients’ emails in an evolving threat environment.

Channel Programs

Attack surface management vendor Randori launches first channel program

March 29, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Attack surface management vendor Randori launches first channel program
Gavin Osters, who designed SentinelOne’s original channel program, joined Randori as Head of Channel to drive the company to being 100% channel sales.

Managed Services

Scale out block storage vendor StorPool makes major move into MSP market

March 29, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Scale out block storage vendor StorPool makes major move into MSP market
StorPool has customized its software to make it easy for MSPs to build their own highly efficient Tier One storage platform, or to build private clouds for customers that can run mission-critical workloads.

Mobility

Aruba unveils new NetConductor for automated network and security management in distributed overlay enforcements

March 29, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aruba unveils new NetConductor for automated network and security management in distributed overlay enforcements
Aruba’s other big announcement on the first day of their Aruba Atmosphere event is the enhancement of their high-end APs with indoor location services through the introduction of GPS-based coordinates.