Month: May 2022

Backup

Asigra looks to expand channel base with new Asigra Tiger’s Den Channel Program

May 31, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Asigra looks to expand channel base with new Asigra Tiger’s Den Channel Program
Asigra is taking measures to increase the number of channel partners, with an emphasis on adding VAR partners who play in the midmarket and enterprise space.

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Intel vPro Sponsored Content

IT management solutions for hybrid workplace headaches

May 30, 2022 Eric Chong, Enterprise Client Technical Sales Specialist, Intel Corporation Comments Off on IT management solutions for hybrid workplace headaches
In this guest column, Intel’s Eric Chong explains how the company’s Active Management Technology can help solve some of the common challenges of employees working from a mix of locations.

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Cloud

ServiceNow highlights new addition of Procurement Service Management to platform at Knowledge event

May 27, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on ServiceNow highlights new addition of Procurement Service Management to platform at Knowledge event
The new solution, suitable for a broad range of customers, digitizes lower‑value tasks so teams can focus on the work that matters most and deliver the highest‑value outcomes

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ESET Sponsored Content

What’s behind “Progress. Protected.”

May 26, 2022 Robert Dutt Comments Off on What’s behind “Progress. Protected.”
ESET Canada boss Bob Bonneau joins us on the podcast to discuss the security vendor’s new brand, its approach to bundling products, its new Canadian headquarters and much more.

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ESET Sponsored Content

The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals

May 26, 2022 Thomas Uhlemann, securirty specialist, ESET Comments Off on The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals
Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here’s what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft, courtesy of ESET.

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Cloud

CEO Bill McDermott on the Secrets of ServiceNow’s Success

May 26, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on CEO Bill McDermott on the Secrets of ServiceNow’s Success

ServiceNow CEO McDermott, who came to the company from SAP, said that the CRM of the past is really part of the past, and that ServiceNow has been built to provide both the solutions and support that customers want today.

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Artificial Intelligence

ServiceNow channels leader Erica Volini looking to generate fundamental change in channel business and program

May 26, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on ServiceNow channels leader Erica Volini looking to generate fundamental change in channel business and program
Volini described the proposed changes to the channel program as fundamental and ‘down to the studs,’ with the idea being to drive more partner business, particularly to non-traditional buyers.

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Channel Programs

XDR vendor Trellix adds new sales play capabilities for partners as company continues to grow partner momentum

May 25, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on XDR vendor Trellix adds new sales play capabilities for partners as company continues to grow partner momentum
Trellix has introduced their first set of sales plays to be used around their XDR capabilities, which will let partners do health checks and predictive analytics for customers.

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Intel Path to Cloud

How to do multi-cloud successfully

May 24, 2022 Robert Dutt Comments Off on How to do multi-cloud successfully
Hear about what goes into a successful multi-cloud deployment from the pros who helped make it happen for Intel in this special bonus podcast, and find out how to register for a chance to win a $50 Best Buy Gift Card just by learning more.

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Barracuda MSP Sponsored Content

Why an incident response plan is a must-have

May 24, 2022 Doris Au, Product Marketing Manager, Barracuda MSP Comments Off on Why an incident response plan is a must-have
Transparency and communication are critical when responding to cybersecurity incidents, writes Barracuda MSP’s Doris Au.

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Distribution

Ingram Micro debuts “digital twin” in Xvantage

May 24, 2022 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro debuts “digital twin” in Xvantage
Ingram says the new web-based platform will help solution providers make sales and plot the path forward with the help of AI and ML, redefining how resellers work with distribution.

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Data Management

Observability vendor Cribl announces major new Cribl Search product, and raising of $150M Series D Funding round

May 24, 2022 Mark Cox 1
Cribl sees Cribl Search as completely differentiated in the market because it searches data in place, without the need to move it, including data in data lakes.

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No Picture
Channel Programs

GitLab launches first annual US Partner Leadership Summit to highlight major rethinking of partner program and approach to partners

May 24, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on GitLab launches first annual US Partner Leadership Summit to highlight major rethinking of partner program and approach to partners
The Leadership Summit highlights some specific initiatives, but the major focus is GitLab’s recent reconceptualization of its alliance and channel programs to get partners working more collaboratively with GitLab.

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Hardware

Panasonic unveils new fully rugged clamshell TOUGHBOOK 40

May 24, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Panasonic unveils new fully rugged clamshell TOUGHBOOK 40
The TOUGHBOOK 40 is a major upgrade of the old TOUGHBOOK 31, with the addition of new features like eight new modular areas.

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Cloud

Zoho Canadian SMB survey shows optimism moving forward

May 24, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zoho Canadian SMB survey shows optimism moving forward
Enhanced productivity is the principal reason for the increased confidence, which is generally nation-wide.

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Backup

Veeam back to business as usual with partners at VeeamON

May 24, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam back to business as usual with partners at VeeamON
While partners were happy to be back to face-to-face contact with Veeam, policies will continue pretty much as before, with emphasis on things like services and subscription which have recently proven to be very successful.

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Security

Veeam Ransomware report released at VeeamON has some headturning results

May 18, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam Ransomware report released at VeeamON has some headturning results
Veeam has released a detailed ransomware report looking at companies that have been attacked, the likely reasons they got attacked, how they responded to the attack, and what strategies did and did not work.

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Intel vPro Sponsored Content

What solution providers need to know about Intel’s EVO

May 18, 2022 Robert Dutt Comments Off on What solution providers need to know about Intel’s EVO
Intel’s Eric Chong explains the newest reference architecture for computer user experience and what it means for solutions providers in this podcast edition.

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Backup

Veeam updates vision, objectives at hybrid VeeamON 2022

May 18, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam updates vision, objectives at hybrid VeeamON 2022
One the first day of VeeamON’s re-emergence as a live event in front of engaged customers and partners, the company introduced their new CEO and laid out their vision and broad strategy going forward.

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Managed Services

Augmentt adds remediation capability to Managed Secure MFA alerting solution for Microsoft 365

May 18, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Augmentt adds remediation capability to Managed Secure MFA alerting solution for Microsoft 365
Augmentt, which makes a SaaS security and management platform for MSPs, has supported Microsoft 365 previously with alerts, but now has added remediation to its capabilities, which they see as differentiating themselves in the market.

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