Security

Security

McAfee brings SaaS ePO to the enterprise as part of new MVISION portfolio

July 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee brings SaaS ePO to the enterprise as part of new MVISION portfolio
MVISION Endpoint layers McAfee endpoint protection over Windows Defender, using the latter to manage endpoint defense through ePO, while MVISION Mobile consolidates mobile device security into one console.

Cloud

BetterCloud expands Google partnership with real-time activity-based alerts for Google

July 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on BetterCloud expands Google partnership with real-time activity-based alerts for Google
The key technology piece here is BetterCloud adding the ability to set policies for alerts without the need for triggers. The new offering is also important, however, as a public reaffirmation of their relationship with Google.

Security

Sophos brings its deep learning technology to servers with Sophos Intercept X for Server

July 17, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sophos brings its deep learning technology to servers with Sophos Intercept X for Server
Last year, Sophos brought its anti-ransomware CryptoGuard technology from their Intercept X endpoint solution onto their server product, but now the server solution has been rebranded and fully infused with the full capabilities of Intercept X.

Cloud

Ivanti announces a pair of key solution integrations

July 13, 2018 Mark Cox 1
The new version of Ivanti Automation [acquired last year from RES] is the first that is fully integrated with the other Ivanti solutions, while Ivanti Unified Endpoint Manager, brings together the old Landesk Endpoint Manager and the Ivanti Environment Manager Policy, a former AppSense product.

Managed Services

SolarWinds repositions acquired Trusted Metrics technology as threat monitoring and hunting tool

July 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on SolarWinds repositions acquired Trusted Metrics technology as threat monitoring and hunting tool
SolarWinds expands into a new element of security for both on-prem and MSP customers with a light SIEM that also happens to be a very effective threat detection tool.

Security

Bitdefender enhances solutions available to MSP partners

July 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Bitdefender enhances solutions available to MSP partners
Newly enhanced versions of Bitdefender’s Endpoint Detection and Response, and Advanced Threat Security solutions are now available to MSP partners, as well as a Patch Management solution now being offered to MSPs.

Alex Ryals, vice president of security solutions for Tech Data
Distribution

Tech Data expands Recon security suite

July 3, 2018 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data expands Recon security suite
Tech Data takes its Recon outsourced security operations centre, and transforms it into a suite of security services designed to help smaller vendors reach a broader channel.

Security

ESET examines enterprise threatscape

July 3, 2018 Guest Poster Comments Off on ESET examines enterprise threatscape
Check out this white paper from security vendor ESET on today’s biggest threats and what you need to know to protect your customers.

Backup

CTERA Networks expands portfolio with new ROBO-focused line of larger edge appliances

July 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on CTERA Networks expands portfolio with new ROBO-focused line of larger edge appliances
The new CTERA appliances triple the speed, double the capacity and quadruple the number of users supported over CTERA’s previous edge offerings, allowing them to position them as a full NAS replacement.

Networking

Gigamon, FireEye channel partners to see big benefits from vendors’ new strategic partnership

June 26, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Gigamon, FireEye channel partners to see big benefits from vendors’ new strategic partnership
The existing strong technical integration between Gigamon and FireEye has been extended to make the joint solution much more turnkey for partners. More enablement and sales tools are being provided, along with new incentives for selling the joint solutions, and new joint integrations for partners are also coming.