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Security

The rise of AI needs to be controlled, report warns

March 13, 2018 Guest Poster Comments Off on The rise of AI needs to be controlled, report warns
Much ink, digital and otherwise, has been spilled on the vast range of extraordinary opportunities enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Now, a team of 26 AI experts, including from Oxford, Cambridge
Channel Programs

New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program

March 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program
Another new certification, for IoT, is being developed but not yet ready. DigiCert is also looking to manage possible channel conflict issues through a new automated deal registration system, which is still in the process of being rolled out.

Security

Enhanced automation, bidirectional integrations highlight DFLabs 4.3 version of IncMan SOAR platform

March 12, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Enhanced automation, bidirectional integrations highlight DFLabs 4.3 version of IncMan SOAR platform
DFLabs is moving to an all-channel model from a hybrid one, and the enhancements – all requested by customers – will make it easier for partners to sell the platform.

Cloud

McAfee enhances Cloud Security Platform in extending its support to Azure

March 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee enhances Cloud Security Platform in extending its support to Azure
The McAfee Skyhigh Security Cloud for Azure provides an enormous opportunity for the channel, with 50 per cent of enterprise customers projected by Gartner to buy their first CASB by 2020.

Channel Programs

Enhanced partner managed services capability key to Fortinet strategy

March 5, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Enhanced partner managed services capability key to Fortinet strategy
Fortinet drives innovation theme to partners at their Accelerate event, and indicates some potential new opportunities looking ahead.

Networking

Fortinet adds 11 new vendor partners to Fabric-Ready program in embrace of co-opetition strategy

February 28, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Fortinet adds 11 new vendor partners to Fabric-Ready program in embrace of co-opetition strategy
Fortinet now has 42 strategic vendor partnerships, which include many direct competitors, and these relationships are critical to their Security Fabric strategy.

Networking

Fortinet Security Fabric enhancements include first steps towards vision of intent-based network security

February 27, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Fortinet Security Fabric enhancements include first steps towards vision of intent-based network security
At their Fortinet Accelerate 2018 event in Las Vegas, Fortinet outlined their strategic vision to deal with the challenges of digital transformation, including rudimentary tagging which will – eventually – let customers set policies for new items on the network using business language.

Managed Services

OPAQ adds Palo Alto Networks as key partner on midmarket-focused security-as-a-service platform

February 22, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on OPAQ adds Palo Alto Networks as key partner on midmarket-focused security-as-a-service platform
Palo Alto Networks next-gen firewall offerings are now available as a service on OPAQ’s platform, in one of only two strategic relationships that OPAQ has.

Podcasts

New Year’s Podcast Series: Jim Chalmers of ESET Canada

February 20, 2018 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Year’s Podcast Series: Jim Chalmers of ESET Canada
ESET Canada channel chief on a big year for ransomware, and for his company, as well as forecasts for what’s to come in 2018.