Security

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[ July 16, 2026 ] Exclusive Networks’ Carrie Hopkins on building specialist distribution in Canada and what Ignition means for partners In The Channel
[ July 16, 2026 ] The Buzz: OpenAI launches partner network, Carbon60 makes the MSP 501, and RecordPoint goes channel-first Podcasts
[ July 15, 2026 ] HPE channel chief Jenson on Discover 2026, the Canadian angle, and what partners should stop doing In The Channel
[ July 15, 2026 ] The Buzz: Microsoft drops 570 July patches, Citrix flexes services, and AI compliance shifts to ops Podcasts
[ July 14, 2026 ] Xerox IT Solutions’ Curtis Dery on HPE’s financing moves, channel-only expansion, and why AI is a ‘digital goldmine’ In The Channel

Symantec Taking Grief Over Axed Services

December 11, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Symantec quietly discontinued its Managed Firewall and Managed Endpoint Protection in June, then exited the cloud backup market more recently.

ThreatTrack Reshaping Company, Channel Around APTs

December 10, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

GFI spinoff ThreatTrack looking to augment its SMB partner base with enterprise-focused security partners.

Cisco Canada's Rebecca Leach on security

Three Technology Security Concerns every Small Business Must Prepare For

December 5, 2013 Guest Poster 1

Cisco’s Rebecca Leach on new IT risks, defining requirements, and security in the cloud and BYOD era.

Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO of security vendor Sophos

Ponemon Study: SMBs Fail Miserably at Security

November 25, 2013 Chris Gonsalves (Channelnomics) Comments Off

According to new research from Ponemon Institute, 58 percent of small and midsize firms do not see cyber attacks as a significant risk to their business.

Shawn Pearson, vice president of worldwide channels at Websense

Websense’s Triton May Be Catalyst for Advanced Security Practices

November 21, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Websense released Triton 7.8, the latest in the security suite that protects Web, data and e-mail streams.

Symantec Americas channel chief John Eldh

Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch

November 19, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Symantec continues to trickle out changes to its channel program, focusing on top partners, specializations and high-touch field engagements.

Lance Jacobs, North American general manager for Avira

Avira Aims for Simplicity with First Partner Program

November 1, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

German antivirus vendor Avira has launched its first North American partner program, offering SMB-focused resellers a new alternative for simple security.