Security

Managed Services

Saas Alerts releases alarming report on application security trends and announces new partnership

March 6, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Saas Alerts releases alarming report on application security trends and announces new partnership
The partnership is with MSP-focused cyber insurance provider FifthWall Solutions, to provide cyberinsurance for VARs and their customers.

Channel Programs

Barracuda makes planned announcements to Barracuda Partner Success Program

March 5, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda makes planned announcements to Barracuda Partner Success Program
The changes, which were telegraphed with the program’s launch three months ago, will expand technical certifications and capabilities for partners, increase their margins, and expand support for Barracuda’s distributors.

Artificial Intelligence

Infoblox strengthens DNA capability of BloxOne Threat Defense with new SOC Insights solution

February 20, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Infoblox strengthens DNA capability of BloxOne Threat Defense with new SOC Insights solution
SecOps Insights extends DNS capability to the InfoBloxThreat Defense platform, a move that InfoBlox says has strong appeal to customers and will make it easier for partners to keep them for life.

No Picture
Channel Programs

Password Manager vendor 1Password to build out channel with new global partner program

February 16, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Password Manager vendor 1Password to build out channel with new global partner program
Toronto-based 1Password has more than 100,000 customers, including 25% of the Fortune 500, but have done this with a minor channel presence, so they are building a channel program out, which will include support for MSPs for the first time.

Managed Services

SonicWall moves into MDR market with 24/7 SOC

February 12, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on SonicWall moves into MDR market with 24/7 SOC
SonicWall had an EDR solution before, which is now part of the MDR solution, with the MDR coming primarily through the acquisition three months ago of MMSP solutions provider Solutions Granted Inc

Channel Programs

IGEL launches first MSP partner program

February 12, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on IGEL launches first MSP partner program
The new program is the first IGEL has offered specifically for MSPs, and has features like partners having complete control of SLAs in any form that they want.

Partnerships

Tehama looks to significantly expand market for secure cybersecurity access platform with collaboration with Microsoft through Pegasus program

February 5, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Tehama looks to significantly expand market for secure cybersecurity access platform with collaboration with Microsoft through Pegasus program
Ottawa’s Tehama Technologies, which has was recently restructured under the leadership of multiple senior executives from the company, sees the new partnership with Microsoft as critical in the evolution of their strategy going forward.

Distribution

Trend Micro looks to strengthen MSP business with new Pax8 distribution deal

February 1, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Trend Micro looks to strengthen MSP business with new Pax8 distribution deal
Trend Micro already has a strong distribution network, but they think the MSP part of it could use some beefing up, and think that Pax8 is the ideal partner to do that for them.

Artificial Intelligence

Aim Security raises $10M to secure Generative AI enterprise adoption

January 31, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aim Security raises $10M to secure Generative AI enterprise adoption
Aim Security harmonizes the use of generative AI within security environments, something that security vendors have not been doing, and which leaves customer security vulnerable as a result.

Networking

Versa Networks announces 100+ Gbps unified SASE gateway to meet increased demand for security services

January 24, 2024 Mark Cox Comments Off on Versa Networks announces 100+ Gbps unified SASE gateway to meet increased demand for security services
The 100 Gbps throughput essentially doubles what was being offered last year, and allows connectivity and a large variety of security offerings to be delivered to customers as a single application.