Year: 2022

Networking

Fortinet ramps up security, convergence features in FortiOS 7.2

April 4, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Fortinet ramps up security, convergence features in FortiOS 7.2
Major enhancements include a new inline sandbox service that adds protection capabilities to detection, and enhancements to the company’s ZTNA, SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and 5G.

Cloud

Wasabi expects big push in Canada from opening of first Canadian data centre

April 1, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Wasabi expects big push in Canada from opening of first Canadian data centre
Wasabi’s overall business has posted very strong growth over the last several years, but the lack of a Canadian data centre has created some data sovereignty issues that, until now, have limited their growth here.

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.

N-able Sponsored Content

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.