Security

Cloud

Pax8 signs on Todyl to bring their comprehensive SMB security platform to partners

November 23, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 signs on Todyl to bring their comprehensive SMB security platform to partners
Todyl, which is available for the first time through distribution under this deal, has a platform includes six modules, which encompass over 15 different security and networking solutions

Security

Sophos upgrades on-prem firewalls with enhancements to Xstream architecture

November 23, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Sophos upgrades on-prem firewalls with enhancements to Xstream architecture
The new release also adds SD-WAN load balancing and seamless integration with Microsoft Azure Active Directory.

Channel Programs

Aqua Security remakes channel program to drive sales of cloud native application protection platform

November 22, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Aqua Security remakes channel program to drive sales of cloud native application protection platform
The company just also increased their efforts in Canada, hiring Serge Bertini as their first Canadian country manager.

Channel Programs

Secureworks continues transition from MSSP to security vendor by implementing partner-first strategy

November 21, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Secureworks continues transition from MSSP to security vendor by implementing partner-first strategy
Partner First launches across North America at the beginning of December, with the rest of the world to follow in 2023

Managed Services

Datto rolls out Datto EDR offering based on acquired Infocyte techology

November 18, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto rolls out Datto EDR offering based on acquired Infocyte techology
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.

Channel Programs

Fortra sees rebrand from HelpSystems as integral to channel plans

November 18, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Fortra sees rebrand from HelpSystems as integral to channel plans
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.

Backup

New Dell PowerProtect Data Manager appliance highlights Dell data protection enhancements

November 17, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Dell PowerProtect Data Manager appliance highlights Dell data protection enhancements
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.

Channel Programs

Microsoft partnership will drive opportunities for Tanium partners, channel chief says

November 16, 2022 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft partnership will drive opportunities for Tanium partners, channel chief says
Todd Palmer says new deal with Microsoft will make Tanium more valuable to partners, and partners more valuable to customers.

Channel Programs

Barracuda names Jason Beal to newly created Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystems position

November 16, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda names Jason Beal to newly created Vice President, Worldwide Partner Ecosystems position
Beal said that the creation of this global channel role – a first for Barracuda – shows their commitment to strengthening their channel further.

Cloud

Skykick adds proactive security for Microsoft 365 to platform with Security Manager

November 14, 2022 Mark Cox Comments Off on Skykick adds proactive security for Microsoft 365 to platform with Security Manager
Security Manager is designed to head off tickets before they appear, by proactively finding, fixing and automating Microsoft 365 security issues for MSPs.