Security

Intel Security to open DXL to spread the technology’s use

November 2, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

The technology will be open sourced in stages, beginning with the client. A new software development kit for DXL has been released into beta.

Channel Programs

SonicWall names new CEO as it becomes formally independent of Dell

November 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Bill Conner, best known as the CEO of identity-based security product vendor Entrust, takes over as SonicWall’s CEO, and talks with ChannelBuzz about the company’s plans going forward.

Atera adds to ecosystem with Splashtop, Webroot integrations

November 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Joint RMM/PSA vendor Atera, which has seen a strong first year in North America, looks to boost momentum with two new partnerships.

ESET finding Tigerpaw plug-in well-kept secret

October 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

ESET has been building out its presence in the MSP space over the last several years, including an integration with Tigerpaw a year ago. Many Tigerpaw users were not aware of this however, until talking with ESET at last week’s Tigerpaw event.

Temprano Techvestors launches distribution channel with solution provider acquisition

October 31, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Temprano, which channel security veteran Luke Walling set up earlier this year to bring European companies into the North American market, has acquired Network Security Group as the first stage in its own distribution arm.

New Dell EMC data protection bundle tip of spear for more integrated solutions

October 25, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off

Dell EMC has announced a new data protection bundle which at this point is basically an unintegrated sales bundle with multiple consoles. They are already working on plans to change that however, and bring more technically integrated solutions cutting across multiple brands to market.