Security

Managed Services

Avast sees AVG acquisition as bolstering SMB, channel presence

July 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Avast sees AVG acquisition as bolstering SMB, channel presence
For the channel, the key issue is what the acquisition will mean to the SMB businesses of both companies, particularly the MSP-focused RMM business AVG originally acquired from Level Platforms. Avast CEO Vince Steckler addresses the issue.

Security

Seclore adds new security features to digital rights management solution

July 5, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Seclore adds new security features to digital rights management solution
Seclore indicated that it is also seeing significant momentum from its recent OEM deal with Citrix, by which it provides the Information Rights Management technology for the Citrix ShareFile sync and share system.

Cloud

Security vendor Quick Heal enhances scalability, mobile device management functionality

June 28, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security vendor Quick Heal enhances scalability, mobile device management functionality
The Indian-based vendor, which entered the North American market a little over a year ago, is also planning to roll out a cloud-based model for MSPs, likely later this year.

Cloud

Barracuda adds subscription firewall offering to Intronis MSP Solutions in North America

June 27, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda adds subscription firewall offering to Intronis MSP Solutions in North America
Available previously to MSPs in Europe, this customization of Barracuda’s next-gen firewall for the MSP market is now being offered in North America as a best-in-class offering for Intronis’ SMB-focused MSPs.

Channel Programs

Cloud visibility vendor ProtectWise enlisting high-end VARs with new channel program

June 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud visibility vendor ProtectWise enlisting high-end VARs with new channel program
ProtectWise offers a cloud solution that provides partners with a high degree of threat visibility and awareness, allowing them to cut through chatter for more effective incident response.

Security

Data breach costs climb again despite security tech advances: IBM study

June 17, 2016 Mark Cox 1
While advances in technology today provide a stronger opportunity than ever to disrupt attacks, that requires having the right systems in place. Siloed systems, and limited use of the new technologies hurt here. So does the failure of many companies to have a proper incident response plan, which can cut breach costs significantly.

Security

Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners

June 16, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners
U.K.-based security vendor Darktrace has expanded into Canada, with a Toronto office, and a desire to pick up more Canadian partners, especially in Quebec and the Maritimes.

Cloud

Symantec sees Blue Coat acquisition as revolutionizing company and whole industry

June 13, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Symantec sees Blue Coat acquisition as revolutionizing company and whole industry
In addition to portfolios that the companies say are highly synergistic and with little overlap, the deal also brings Blue Coat CEO Greg Clark into the vacant Symantec CEO position, which has positive vibes given Clark’s highly successful turn-around of Blue Coat.

Internet of Things

HPE creates new product category with two converged Internet of Things systems

June 8, 2016 Mark Cox 1
In what is likely the most exciting of the announcements so far at HPE Discover, HPE announces two converged EdgeLine devices, as well as the ability to use their Vertica Big Data solution and functionality from their Aruba secure wi-fi system in IoT devices. New IoT partnerships and IoT Innovation Labs were also announced.

Mobility

BlackBerry enhances workflow capabilities, integration into business-critical apps

June 8, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on BlackBerry enhances workflow capabilities, integration into business-critical apps
BlackBerry leverages the WatchDox security technology it acquired last year into three related offerings, BlackBerry Email Protector, BlackBerry for Salesforce, and an enhanced Outlook plug-in for version management in collaboration.