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Backup, Cloud
Backblaze adds option to extend backups beyond 30 days in Backblaze Cloud Backup 7.0
by Mark Cox •
Cloud, Printing and Imaging
ThinPrint feels on cusp of next big thing with ezeep for Windows Virtual Desktop launch
by Mark Cox •
Now that WVD has launched, enterprise print management vendor ThinPrint expects to see gradual but inexorable demand for eZeep for WVD, backed by Microsoft’s support for WVD generally and ThinPrint specifically, as their printing launch partner.
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Channel Programs, Mobility, Security
BlackBerry adds new Silver tier to promote UEM, enable Authorized partners
by Mark Cox •
The new Silver tier requires two days of training, rather than two weeks like the Gold tier, is focused on UEM, and gives Authorized partners the ability to move up and beyond reselling.
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Managed Services
Continuum highlights new automation, orchestration for RMM platform
by Mark Cox •
More automation is coming, as Continuum plans to have 91 per cent of its processes automated by the end of this year, and 93 per cent by the end of next year.
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Cloud
AWS ramping up Canadian commitment with third Canadian availability zone in Montreal
by Mark Cox •
The new infrastructure announcement was a highlight of the AWS Summit in Toronto, which had a 50 per cent increase in attendance over the first such event last year.
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Backup
Acronis introduces program to provide free usage for new MSPs
by Mark Cox •
Acronis will provide six months of free service to partners who sign up to attend the Acronis Cyber Summit, with three months to new MSPs who sign up after the event later this year.
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Cloud
Full lifecycle API management, added Event Driven Architecture support highlight Boomi World
by Mark Cox •
Dell Boomi also becomes Boomi, a Dell Technologies business, but does not yet get on the big slide as a Dell Technologies logo, despite their growing strategic importance to the organization.
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Managed Services, SalesBuzz
Zomentum looks to simplify MSP sales processes by triggering ‘aha’ moments
by Mark Cox •
The San Francisco-based startup, whose product will be generally available this month, makes a tool for MSPs that integrates their network assessments into their sales motion.
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Managed Services, Security
Continuum CEO George lays out differentiated automation and orchestration strategy
by Mark Cox •
Continuum’s CEO kicked off this year’s Navigate event with an integrated delineation of the company’s path to innovation to get to where he believes they have a large competitive advantage today.
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Managed Services, Security
Continuum strengthens security with new MDR through FortiSIEM
by Mark Cox •
Continuum also adds Fortify for the MSP, security protection at a nominal cost for the MSP’s own protection.
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Cloud, Distribution, Managed Services
Pax8 adds automated Microsoft cloud management to line card with Nuvolex
by Mark Cox •
Pax8 sees Nuvolex as a game-changer for MSPs for their advanced multi-tenanted management of Microsoft SaaS applications.
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Security
Exabeam emphasizes new use cases, unveils platform enhancements at Spotlight19 event
by Mark Cox •
The announcements include Exabeam’s support for the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and showing commitment to that community by being the first third party vendor to have a submitted new MITRE technique accepted.
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Unified Communications
LogMeIn redesigns GoToMeeting with video-first look and feel
by Mark Cox •
The revamped collaboration platform is a key part of LogMeIn’s strategy of unifying and harmonizing its UCC offerings.
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Backup, Storage
Cohesity unveils SmartFiles intelligent NAS solution
by Mark Cox •
Cohesity says that SmartFiles’ leveraging of capabilities added to the Cohesity DataPlatform in version 6.3 provides unique benefits from any other NAS solution on the market.
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Security
WatchGuard expands DNS protection off-network with DNSWatchGO service aimed at mobile workers
by Mark Cox •
In addition to WatchGuard’s expansion of its DNS-level protection and content filtering service outside the network perimeter, they are also announcing Passport, a new bundle of services for partners which includes the new service, their existing Authpoint, and a new EDR service that will be out next year.
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Artificial Intelligence, Security, Software
Titus leverages AI, containers in new Titus Accelerator for Privacy
by Mark Cox •
Titus believes their new privacy solution will make it easier for partners to have broader conversations with customers than in the past.
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Computers, Mobility
Lenovo expands ThinkBook SMB sub-brand with first 15 inch, new 14 inch models
by Mark Cox •
Lenovo adds to the portfolio of SMB-focused products it introduced at their Accelerate event this spring with two new models, including their first 15 inch one in this series.
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Artificial Intelligence, Software, Training
Skillsoft, SAP SuccessFactors launch new collaboration around next-gen Percipio platform
by Mark Cox •
Skillsoft’s Percipio platform, which will be available for SAP SuccessFactors in four different bundles, provides a modern approach to curating content, and will be of value to channel partners helping customers with digital transformation strategies.
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Cloud, Managed Services, Partnerships
BetterCloud expands reach with expanded Dropbox partnership, new Integration Center
by Mark Cox •
The deeper integration with Dropbox includes a Go-to-Market component through which Dropbox will resell a BetterCloud SKU focused solely on Dropbox.
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Backup, Security
Arcserve, Sophos target ransomware with new alliance to harden Arcserve appliances
by Mark Cox •
The integrated solution, which brings Sophos’ Intercept X deep learning technology onto Arcserve appliances, will be sold through the Arcserve channel.
