Articles by Mark Cox

Security

Software security vendor Checkmarx continues building out channel with addition of Fishtech Group

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Software security vendor Checkmarx continues building out channel with addition of Fishtech Group
Checkmarx makes application security testing software that covers the entire software development lifecycle, and over the last several years has evolved from a direct model from one that aims to get as close as possible to all of their new business coming through the channel.

Managed Services

Field Nation looks to expand market for connecting MSPs to contingent tech labour

November 19, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Field Nation looks to expand market for connecting MSPs to contingent tech labour
Field Nation, which recently introduced a new platform that handles all aspects of workforce management, makes software that connects businesses with the temporary IT labour force. MSPs needing IT techs are a part of their market, which they are looking to expand.

Mobility

Blackberry deepens dive into IoT with $1.4 billion Cylance acquisition

November 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Blackberry deepens dive into IoT with $1.4 billion Cylance acquisition
BlackBerry and Cylance also said that they expect synergies to their channel business on both sides, as well as to the business overall.

Managed Services

RocketCyber emerges from stealth at ConnectWise Connect with platform of free and paid security apps for MSPs

November 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on RocketCyber emerges from stealth at ConnectWise Connect with platform of free and paid security apps for MSPs
RocketCyber’s founders have a track record of two successful startups behind them, and are looking to provide MSPs who don’t offer a full portfolio of services with a set of such offerings. The platform is scheduled for availability in early December.

Managed Services

Webroot expands Continuum partnership around DNS filtering as they build out platform strategy

November 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Webroot expands Continuum partnership around DNS filtering as they build out platform strategy
Webroot adds their DNS Protection at no cost for customers using Continuum Security Profile & Protect, as the companies extend their tight strategic relationship.

Managed Services

Automated documentation software maker Liongard roars at ConnectWise Connect event

November 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Automated documentation software maker Liongard roars at ConnectWise Connect event
Liongard continues to extend its value proposition of automating the ingestion of data into documentation and other software platforms for MSPs.

Artificial Intelligence

Changing AI market impacts SAS strategy and channel

November 15, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Changing AI market impacts SAS strategy and channel
SAS has reacted to the huge changes in the market around artificial intelligence, by rethinking how they approach the market, and how they sell into it.

Artificial Intelligence

Canada still not tapping into full potential of artificial intelligence

November 15, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Canada still not tapping into full potential of artificial intelligence
SAS Canada’s AI Executive event on Wednesday focused on how Canadian companies can best use AI to drive business outcomes. However, SAS also emphasized data that indicate that to date, that hasn’t been happening in Canada, which lags globally when it comes to adoption in production environments.

Artificial Intelligence

SAS Canada delivers Artificial Intelligence for the real world session for customers at Toronto event

November 15, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on SAS Canada delivers Artificial Intelligence for the real world session for customers at Toronto event
SAS provided their business audience with industry and academic perspectives on deriving value from AI, and then related it specifically to best practices that organizations can use to make it part of their business strategy.

Backup

Axcient reborn with new brand and focus as eFolder name hits the shredder

November 15, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Axcient reborn with new brand and focus as eFolder name hits the shredder
The new Axcient retains its 100 per cent channel commitment, something that old Axcient didn’t have before its 2017 acquisition by eFolder.