The new release also adds SD-WAN load balancing and seamless integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory.
Security
Sophos upgrades on-prem firewalls with enhancements to Xstream architecture
by Mark Cox •
Security
Channel Programs, Cloud, Security
Aqua Security remakes channel program to drive sales of cloud native application protection platform
by Mark Cox •
The company just also increased their efforts in Canada, hiring Serge Bertini as their first Canadian country manager.
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Channel Programs, Security
Secureworks continues transition from MSSP to security vendor by implementing partner-first strategy
by Mark Cox •
Partner First launches across North America at the beginning of December, with the rest of the world to follow in 2023
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Managed Services, Security
Datto rolls out Datto EDR offering based on acquired Infocyte techology
by Mark Cox •
While Datto EDR is a relative latecomer to the market, the company is touting that it’s much easier to use for MSPs serving the SMB space.
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Fortra sees rebrand from HelpSystems as integral to channel plans
by Mark Cox •
Fortra hopes to complete the integration of companies acquired in 2022 by the 2023 fiscal year, but they are holding to their position that the integration will not result in a purge of partners.
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Backup, Cloud, Security
New Dell PowerProtect Data Manager appliance highlights Dell data protection enhancements
by Mark Cox •
Other announcements from Dell Technologies today include the expansion of Dell APEX Data Storage Services and the addition of isolated cyber vaults to Google Cloud, joining cyber vault support for AWS and Azure.
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Microsoft partnership will drive opportunities for Tanium partners, channel chief says
by Robert Dutt •
Todd Palmer says new deal with Microsoft will make Tanium more valuable to partners, and partners more valuable to customers.
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Barracuda names Jason Beal to newly created Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystems position
by Mark Cox •
Beal said that the creation of this global channel role – a first for Barracuda – shows their commitment to strengthening their channel further.
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Cloud, Security
Skykick adds proactive security for Microsoft 365 to platform with Security Manager
by Mark Cox •
Security Manager is designed to head off tickets before they appear, by proactively finding, fixing and automating Microsoft 365 security issues for MSPs.
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Cloud, Security
Okta reaches out to developers with new Customer Identity Cloud
by Mark Cox •
Customer Identity Cloud is both a rebranding and enhancement of the Auth0 cloud that Okta acquired last year, and Okta has complemented that cloud’s existing focus on developers with three new strategic partnerships with developer-focused platforms.
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Cloud, Security, Servers
New Compute Ops Management capability in Proliant Gen11 servers introduces new type of services for HPE GreenLake
by Mark Cox •
The new capability is slated to be the first of several for the GreenLake platform that introduces broader management tools for customers.
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Trellix CEO Palma lays out strategy on building a winning culture and company
by Mark Cox •
Trellix’s legacy companies, McAfee and FireEye, brought problems with them that needed to be fixed, but the company’s overall strategy is focused on moving well past those companies’ focus and creating a new kind of security company.
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Trellix launches new Xtend partner program to move beyond limitations of legacy programs
by Mark Cox •
While McAfee was relatively channel-positive, and FireEye somewhat less so, the new Trellix program has emphasized partner experience and better margins, with strong focuses on training and developing a service practice around Trellix.
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Trellix Advanced Research Centre teams fine-tune countermeasures against major hackers
by Mark Cox •
The company highlighted their key role in taking down the REvil ransomware gang, and how they have enhanced their vulnerability detection organization further going forward.
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Security
Trellix adds cyberresiliency to XDR platform with upgraded engine and threat intelligence, and forthcoming management console
by Mark Cox •
An expanded and more security-focused XDR platform was the highlight of Trellix’s product announcements at their first Xpand Live event.
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Trellix CEO Palma kicks off first xPand Live event by outlining strategy for market dominance
by Mark Cox •
Trellix’s CEO lays out their plan to become dominant in XDR, as well as other elements of their strategy going forward.
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Networking, Security
Palo Alto Networks adds new capabilities around SSPM, URL filtering and AIOps for SASE to Prisma
by Mark Cox •
The key innovations are native integrations of several solutions into the company’s SASE for the first time.
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Channel Programs, Security
Grip Security launches first partner program to drive sales of their SaaS application protection
by Mark Cox •
Grip is looking to add partners who understand the differentiated value of their offering, and the uniqueness that it will provide to customers looking for improved SaaS security.
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Backup, Cloud, Data Management, Security
Commvault adds early threat detection capabilities from TrapX to Metallic
by Mark Cox •
The new ThreatWise offering becomes the ninth item in the Metallic catalogue, and offers what the company calls unique cyberdeception capabilities that fills out their solution with protection against data exfiltration that are now commonly part of ransomware attacks.
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Cloud, Security
CrowdStrike makes major product announcements at Fal.Con event
by Mark Cox •
The key new products are the integration of technology from Humio into Falcon LogScale module and Falcon Complete LogScale managed service, while XDR has also added to all customers with Falcon Insight becoming Falcon Insight XDR.
