Managed Services

RapidFire Tools strengthens PCI Compliance module with partnering to provide ASV scans

August 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

Mailprotector readies super-simple Bracket encryption technology for market

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

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.

Backup

Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Pax8 and Datto have announced a strategic partnership, which is what a company that has not used distribution before calls entering into its first distribution agreement.

Open-source-as-a-service provider Platform9 launches channel program

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

The new Platform9 channel program comes in the midst of growing demand for the new Managed Kubernetes offering, and other funding and growth achievements.

SolarWinds MSP unveils new, more granular automated document recovery solution

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

SolarWinds MSP’s price to partners of $4 per endpoint in Canada is designed to allow both the MSP to make money while also being less expensive for the customer than consumer-grade alternatives.

Managed Services

CrushBank prepares for launch of first IT Help-Desk application built on IBM Watson

August 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

CrushBank has early customers moving into production now, and has been taking orders. They are working the IT trade show circuit, to introduce their product to MSPs.

Avast adds site security assessment tool to AVG Managed Workplace 11.0

July 31, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

Avast is providing the new tool free to its partners, in the belief that going forward they all need to focus much more on security than many have in the past.

eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

eFolder’s top execs outline why they think the merged company can take on the market leader, and how they intend to execute on their strategy.

New eFolder CEO Matt Nachtrab lays out strategy to take company to the next level

July 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off

LabTech’s founder has an ambitious agenda, which involves improving the synergy of eFolder’s products, having a more systematic strategy around RMM and PSA integrations, and making eFolder the acknowledged technology leader in their space.