Managed Services

Managed Services

MSSP SKOUT transitions to MSP model for SMB-focused cybersecurity services

August 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on MSSP SKOUT transitions to MSP model for SMB-focused cybersecurity services
SKOUT provides SOC-driven cybersecurity services that are custom-designed for the needs of the SMB market, and while they started out on a direct model, they have moved to a channel-only one for new business, and are actively recruiting partners.

Managed Services

Edmonton’s Identity Maestro pivots to MSP market as part of revitalization strategy

August 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Edmonton’s Identity Maestro pivots to MSP market as part of revitalization strategy
Identity Maestro, which was known as ServiceControl, before a 2017 rebranding, provides identity management for help desks and has reoriented their go-to-market strategy around MSPs.

Backup

Axcient simplifies pricing and adds unlimited storage to Axcient Cloud

August 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Axcient simplifies pricing and adds unlimited storage to Axcient Cloud
In a flurry of initiatives united by making Axcient easier for MSPs to use and sell profitably, the company also upgraded their hardware appliances in an attempt to cut MSP support costs.

Backup

Canada’s CloudOak named Best Startup at CompTIA ChannelCon for innovative MSP solutions

August 9, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Canada’s CloudOak named Best Startup at CompTIA ChannelCon for innovative MSP solutions
By the end of August, CloudOak will have two MSP offerings in general release, a Business Continuity Disaster Recovery appliance that offers Rubrik technology at SMB prices, and a cloud-based Business Continuity Plan application.

Managed Services

Choice CyberSecurity offers MSPs entrée into growing compliance market

August 8, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Choice CyberSecurity offers MSPs entrée into growing compliance market
A Baltimore-area MSP for over 20 years was so impressed by the potential of the compliance market that he sold his company, and set up a new one to offer services, including compliance-as-a-service, through a channel of MSPs.

Backup

CloudBerry Lab doubles down on MSP market with new brand [MSP360] and new strategy

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The MSP360 rebranding builds on other changes the company has been making over the last year or so, which has included the appointment of a new CEO, and is geared to broadening their platform beyond backup.

Backup

Axcient continues automated tool expansion for partners with Marketing Enablement Portal

August 7, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Axcient continues automated tool expansion for partners with Marketing Enablement Portal
The new portal has prebuilt campaigns for email and social, and around business continuity and cloud migration, which can be customized into the partner’s brand and colours.

Artificial Intelligence

SolarWinds MSP’s Dave Sobel talks opportunities and threats for partners in emerging technologies

August 6, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on SolarWinds MSP’s Dave Sobel talks opportunities and threats for partners in emerging technologies
Sobel, a member of CompTIA’s Executive Committee of the Emerging Technology Community, discussed what the committee has identified as the top three technologies for 2019 – as well as one that was not even on the Top Ten list, but which Sobel thinks is critical for solution providers.

Managed Services

Defendify brings SaaS cybersecurity platform for small business to ChannelCon

August 6, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Defendify brings SaaS cybersecurity platform for small business to ChannelCon
Defendify offers an automated platform of 13 solutions through a single pane of glass, and is aimed at MSPs who want to expand beyond providing staple services like firewall and AV without adding tons of extra work.

Managed Services

German cybersecurity vendor Hornetsecurity looking to create North American buzz with ChannelCon return

August 6, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on German cybersecurity vendor Hornetsecurity looking to create North American buzz with ChannelCon return
Hornetsecurity, a significant player in Europe, entered North America a little over a year ago focused specifically on SMBs and looking to attract MSPs. They provide an update on their progress.