Security

Distribution

Tech Data adds DNS provider BlueCat to line card in both US and Canada

April 9, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tech Data adds DNS provider BlueCat to line card in both US and Canada
Most resellers tend to use Active Directory or BIND to provide DNS protection, but Tech Data is emphasizing to partners that Toronto-based Bluecat’s platform will provide a big step up from ‘good enough’ DNS protection.

Mobility

New Syniverse channels leader Bill Corbin looks to build out Secure Global Access channel

April 8, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Syniverse channels leader Bill Corbin looks to build out Secure Global Access channel
Syniverse has been a long time direct player, selling secure access to carriers and mobile operators, but have expanded into the enterprise markets, and brought in Bill Corbin to put the channels strategy together.

Security

Kaspersky Lab adds upgraded option, free second device per user to Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud

April 5, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky Lab adds upgraded option, free second device per user to Kaspersky Endpoint Security Cloud
Kaspersky has sold the cloud version of their SMB endpoint offering mainly through traditional partners, and not MSPs, but would like to attract MSPs to sell the product going forward.

Security

Okta announces new support services for channel partners at Oktane customer event

April 3, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta announces new support services for channel partners at Oktane customer event
The new initiatives include the creation of teams of sales engineers and business development reps specifically to engage with the channel.

Security

Okta announces Advanced Server Access, and new capabilities for custom integrations

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Okta announces Advanced Server Access, and new capabilities for custom integrations
In addition to Okta Advanced Server Access, Okta Identity Engine and Okta Hooks both facilitate much great custom integration capabilities.

Mobility

Wandera expands Microsoft partnership to broaden mobile security into other applications

April 2, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Wandera expands Microsoft partnership to broaden mobile security into other applications
The extended partnership integrates Wandera with the Microsoft EMS suite as well as Intune, to provide Wandera and its channel with the more comprehensive type of mobile security solution they see customers wanting today.

Cloud

Rise of SaaS increases vulnerability to insider threats

April 1, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Rise of SaaS increases vulnerability to insider threats
A new study finds that file sharing applications are a particular problem in SaaS security, with accidental exposure of information being the biggest source of internal threats.

Security

SonicWall 2019 Cyber Threat Report says Canadian malware up more than 100 per cent

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SonicWall also highlighted the most pernicious threats of 2018, as well as another they expect to cause problems going forward.

Networking

Expanded Mitel, Martello partnership bears fruit with new platform support in latest Mitel MPA release

March 25, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Expanded Mitel, Martello partnership bears fruit with new platform support in latest Mitel MPA release
The extension of Martello’s relationship with Mitel around Mitel Performance Analytics to include assets acquired from ShoreTel both strengthens that partnership and positions Martello well for aggressive growth on other fronts.

Distribution

Next-gen security vendor Votiro signs global deal with Ingram Micro

March 19, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Next-gen security vendor Votiro signs global deal with Ingram Micro
The agreement is a North American one, but it’s expected to be about eight to ten months before Votiro’s content disarm and reconstruction [CDR] technology finds its way to Ingram Micro partners in Canada.