Barracuda MSP identifies three warning signs early in a client relationship, which indicate it may be time to cut bait.
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3 Warning Signs of a Problem Client
by Mark Cox •
Managed Services
Backup, Cloud, Managed Services
Rubrik Alta 4.1 brings Azure functionality up to AWS level
by Mark Cox •
Data management vendor Rubrik also adds support for the Google Cloud Platform, extends their AWS support, and improves management security for MSPs.
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Cloud, Managed Services
Cloudjumper adds JumpStart automated migration to MSP management module
by Mark Cox •
Designed to slash customer onboarding time for MSPs, the new CloudJumper Customer Management module adds automated migration to the automated quoting and provisioning that had been there before.
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Managed Services, Security
SentinelOne adds power of humans to machine learning platform with new Vigilance service
by Mark Cox •
Available in two tiers, from basic Monitoring to the more aggressive Active Response, SentinelOne also plans to expand the service to allow partners to provide the basic support, while SentinelOne does the Tier Two.
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Backup, Managed Services, Security
Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out
by Mark Cox •
Global expansion is a key factor in retiring the Intronis brand as a business unit in favor of Barracuda MSP. The Intronis name will live on as the backup product within the MSP platform.
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Distribution, Managed Services, Storage
Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal
by Mark Cox •
The distribution agreement formalizes a working agreement which began around the companies’ mutual relationship with ConnectWise, and while this one is for Canada only, a U.S. one is coming soon.
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Channel Programs, Managed Services, Security
Avast kicks off rebranded Avast Business with unified antivirus, new channel programs
by Mark Cox •
The new Avast Business Antivirus integrates elements from both the legacy Avast and AVG anti-virus solutions, and is integrated into their Managed Workplace and CloudCare offerings.
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Managed Services, Security, Storage
SolarWinds MSP upgrades anti-spam capability with acquisition of Dutch SaaS company
by Mark Cox •
The acquisition of SpamExperts was made to strengthen the SolarWinds MSP Mail offering, and the newly integrated product is scheduled to be available within 30 days.
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Microsoft-focused MSP Atmosera broadens range of security, compliance solutions
by Mark Cox •
The enhancements both offer lower price points to appeal to the lower end of the Atmosera TAM, and improve visibility to appeal to larger customers.
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BackupAssist adds CryptoSafeGuard ransomware protection to software
by Mark Cox •
The new BackupAssist technology uses algorithms to detect corrupted files, then locks off the backups, to prevent their being corrupted, and blocks future ones until the problem is fixed.
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Webroot expands NinjaRMM relationship around DNS protection
by Mark Cox •
NinjaRMM becomes an early adopter of the new Webroot solution, which has an integrated console with its Business Endpoint Protection offering.
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Intermedia bolsters Email Protection solution with six new anti-phishing features
by Mark Cox •
This significantly upgrades the anti-phishing protection available for users of the Intermedia solution for Exchange, and while the features themselves are free, they give partners an opportunity to have a phishing discussion with customers.
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New NinjaRMM CRO Francois Daumard sets course on aggressive growth strategy
by Mark Cox •
Daumard talks with ChannelBuzz about why he thinks NinjaRMM is well positioned to do well in a crowded marketplace – and just how he intends to do that.
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4 Reasons Why SMBs Should Embrace Digital Transformation
by Mark Cox •
MSPs need to make it clear to their SMB customers that digital transformation is a necessary process to prepare for the connected future.
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Beachhead seeing growing MSP interest in encryption-based compliance-as-a-service
by Mark Cox •
While the growth of punitive regulations has led some MSPs to back off clients with ample regulated data, others are responding by establishing compliance-as-a-service using encryption.
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Managed Services, Networking
Kaseya focuses on easier MSP management with Traverse networking monitoring update
by Mark Cox •
New automation profiles, enhancements to the Panorama network visualization environment, and a new integration with Kaseya Live Connect are the big changes here.
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Backup, Managed Services, Security
Study shows startlingly slim penetration rates in security and backup managed services
by Mark Cox •
A new study that looks at managed services business by the channel generally – not just self identified MSPs – finds quite low rates of adoption. A significant number to plan to move into security however.
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Managed Services, Networking, Security, Small Business
MyDigitalShield looks to educate MSPs about SD-WAN with their OmniWAN offering
by Mark Cox •
UTM cloud provider MyDigitalShield just introduced a complementary SD-WAN-as-a-service offering, and are finding most MSPs know little about SD-WAN despite its potential for their businesses.
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Managed Services, Networking
RapidFire Tools strengthens PCI Compliance module with partnering to provide ASV scans
by Mark Cox •
While a low price will create a minor margin opportunity for the MSP, the main MSP benefit will be the better use of their time that will come from having the ASV scan capability integrated directly in the compliance module.
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Mailprotector readies super-simple Bracket encryption technology for market
by Mark Cox •
Bracket provides high grade encryption that is easy to send, easy to receive, and is designed to overcome traditional barriers to encryption use by SMBs.
