Month: November 2023

Artificial Intelligence

HPE introduces new AI-native architecture and hybrid cloud solutions

November 30, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE introduces new AI-native architecture and hybrid cloud solutions
HPE emphasized that Generative AI requires an architecture which is fundamentally different and more powerful than cloud-native architecture, and they unveiled it, along with related AI-native offerings.

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Artificial Intelligence

HPE, NVIDIA expand strategic partnership with new enterprise computing solution for Generative AI

November 30, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE, NVIDIA expand strategic partnership with new enterprise computing solution for Generative AI
The new joint solution is designed as a turnkey solution for enterprises who don’t want to develop their own AI models.

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Managed Services

Cybersecurity vendor Lumu releases Lumu for MSPs Lite

November 30, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cybersecurity vendor Lumu releases Lumu for MSPs Lite
Lumu, which illuminates threats and isolates confirmed instances of compromise on the network, launched an MSP version of their platform in 2021, and now has introduced a free version supporting a limited number of customers and endpoints.

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ESET Sponsored Content

Cyber threat intelligence: Getting on the front foot against adversaries

November 29, 2023 ESET Guest Blog Comments Off on Cyber threat intelligence: Getting on the front foot against adversaries
In this guest blog, ESET explains the benefits of getting access to threat intelligence, what solutions include, and how to make the most of the available intel.

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Data Management

Blancco names ex-NetApp channel exec Jim Elder VP of Global Pathways

November 29, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Blancco names ex-NetApp channel exec Jim Elder VP of Global Pathways
Blancco’s channel leadership role under Elder has been expanded to include technology partners and more control of OEM relationships.

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Fortinet Sponsored Content

A guide to SASE implementation 

November 28, 2023 Sean Campbell, director, Canadian Channels, Fortinet Comments Off on A guide to SASE implementation 
Fortinet Canada’s Sean Campbell offers partners a guide to success in building a solution based on Secure Access Service Edge to customers.

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Artificial Intelligence

Moovila sees strong opportunity for MSPs with their automated project and resource management solution

November 28, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Moovila sees strong opportunity for MSPs with their automated project and resource management solution
Moovila showed off their automated Perfect Project solution at the recent IT Nation Connect event, offering MSPs a project management solution that overcomes the traditional limitations of such solutions that require significant human intervention.

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Data Management

Cybersecurity vendor Cavelo rides explosive growth in MSP platform to new funding round

November 27, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cybersecurity vendor Cavelo rides explosive growth in MSP platform to new funding round
Cavelo makes a platform that provides attack surface management technology for MSPs to identify and protect sensitive data.

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Security

Guardz targets MSPs working smaller SMB market with joint cybersecurity and insurance solution

November 27, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Guardz targets MSPs working smaller SMB market with joint cybersecurity and insurance solution
Guardz has also just added a new Growth Hub for MSPs, which gives them  multiple new cybersecurity tools aimed at small business customers.

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Unified Communications

Cloudli Communications announces unification of brand structure following ConnectMeVoice acquisition

November 22, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloudli Communications announces unification of brand structure following ConnectMeVoice acquisition
Cloudli expects the unified brand will drive channel growth by making it easier to market and sell one branded solution rather than two.

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Backup

HYCU leads into AWS Re-Invent with broadened coverage of AWS services

November 22, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on HYCU leads into AWS Re-Invent with broadened coverage of AWS services
The updates to the HYCU R-Cloud data protection program involve new instant data and configuration restores for multiple AWS services, including Amazon Aurora, AWS IAM, Amazon DynamoDB and AWS Lambda.

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Managed Services

Impending enforcement of DMARC regulation in February opens up strong MSP opportunity

November 21, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Impending enforcement of DMARC regulation in February opens up strong MSP opportunity
The DMARC email protocol, highly effective against spoofing, will be implemented by big service providers in February, and with very few MSPs using it today, EasyDMARC sees it as a great opportunity for MSPs, so much so that they are ramping up MSP presence in their Go-to-Market model.

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Hardware

Schneider Electric emphasizes value of new ConnectWise integration with their Ecostruxure solution at IT Nation

November 20, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on Schneider Electric emphasizes value of new ConnectWise integration with their Ecostruxure solution at IT Nation
This integration, the first of several Schneider Electric has planned, was soft launched in the spring, but the real push to get partners to see its value came at the recent IT Nation event.

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ESET Sponsored Content

Better safe than sorry: 10 tips to build an effective business backup strategy

November 14, 2023 Phil Muncaster Comments Off on Better safe than sorry: 10 tips to build an effective business backup strategy
How robust backup practices can help drive resilience and improve cyber-hygiene in your company

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Channel Programs

Cisco points partners at profitable sustainability efforts

November 13, 2023 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco points partners at profitable sustainability efforts
Sustainability is a major driving factor for customers, Cisco tells partners, outlining the tools and programs available to help partners build a practice around it.

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Barracuda MSP Sponsored Content

Essential tips and strategies for protecting against ransomware

November 13, 2023 Adam Khan, Vice President, Global Security Operations, Barracuda Comments Off on Essential tips and strategies for protecting against ransomware
A multi-layered security approach can protect client data and systems from escalating ransomware attacks.

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Artificial Intelligence

ConnectWise highlights Robotic Process Automation within the evolution of their Asio platform

November 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on ConnectWise highlights Robotic Process Automation within the evolution of their Asio platform
ConnectWise thinks adding ConnectWise RPA to Asio will be a really big deal, although they also announced a new Asio workflow automation capability, and 18 new Asio services.

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Artificial Intelligence

ConnectWise creates Generative AI-based companion for technology providers with ConnectWise Sidekick

November 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on ConnectWise creates Generative AI-based companion for technology providers with ConnectWise Sidekick
Sidekick is a bot that is currently available for ConnectWise PSA, although the number of solutions supported will expand over time, providing much stronger AI capabilities than ConnectWise was able to offer before.

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Managed Services

ConnectWise gives some love to Automate, and addresses end-of-life rumours

November 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on ConnectWise gives some love to Automate, and addresses end-of-life rumours
ConnectWise also announced that the Automation Nation event will return to the ConnectWise calendar in early 2024.

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Managed Services

IT by Design brings message around need for impactful training for MSPs to IT Nation event

November 10, 2023 Mark Cox Comments Off on IT by Design brings message around need for impactful training for MSPs to IT Nation event
IT by Design is a Master MSP that changed their focus to be around coaching and training, dealing with MSP-specific leadership issues and how to address them effectively for both transformational and transactional leaders.

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