Security

Security

Barracuda simplifies portfolio offerings, technology in new Barracuda Email Protection release

December 7, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda simplifies portfolio offerings, technology in new Barracuda Email Protection release
The five previous offerings have been reduced to three, and workflows and data classification have been improved.

Partnerships

Illumio looks to expand strategic partner tech integration capabilities with new Technology Alliance Partner Program

December 2, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Illumio looks to expand strategic partner tech integration capabilities with new Technology Alliance Partner Program
Illumio launches its first strategic partner program ever with 33 partners, and a process to expand the number of integrations by helping partners do more of the development work, and then have the solutions validated by Illumio.

Cloud

ESET expands reach of their business protection bundles to the Ingram Micro Cloud

November 29, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET expands reach of their business protection bundles to the Ingram Micro Cloud
ESET has had an exclusive relationship with Ingram Micro in Canada since 2017, and has extended that with the availability of solutions in Ingram’s Cloud Marketplace, particularly of their PROTECT bundled offerings which were introduced in 2020.

Managed Services

Our friends were hit by an impossible cyberstorm. It’s time we all change

November 24, 2021 N-able Guest Blog Comments Off on Our friends were hit by an impossible cyberstorm. It’s time we all change
In a series of three blogs, we’re going to look in detail at the steps we’re taking to protect N-able, you, and your customers as one part of a greater, worldwide software supply chain.

Security

Palo Alto Networks, CDW Canada, extend partnership to deliver Prisma SASE

November 24, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks, CDW Canada, extend partnership to deliver Prisma SASE
CDW is Palo Alto Networks’ largest channel partner in Canada, and the two companies already have a broad relationship, but the new extension of that with Prisma SASE has the companies confident it will take the relationship to a new level.

Security

Building a ransomware response team

November 19, 2021 Michael Mowder, Senior Director, Global Partner Success, Barracuda MSP Comments Off on Building a ransomware response team
A ransomware response team will play a critical role in avoiding paying ransom to cybercriminals, writes Barracuda MSP’s Michael Mowder.

Cloud

Channel expansion big part of new Lacework mega-funding round

November 18, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel expansion big part of new Lacework mega-funding round
The new Series D round, which consists of $1.3 billion to a company valuated at $8.3 billion, is the largest raised to date in the security space.

Channel Programs

Palo Alto Networks unveils new product, channel specialization at Ignite21 event

November 16, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on Palo Alto Networks unveils new product, channel specialization at Ignite21 event
Major enhancements were announced to the company’s Prisma Cloud and CASB  offerings, as well as a new specialization which will broaden the use of the Cortex platform.

Security

Helping your customers shift to a more proactive approach against ransomware

November 15, 2021 Sean Campbell, director, Canadian Channels, Fortinet Comments Off on Helping your customers shift to a more proactive approach against ransomware
Ransomware is exploding and almost every business is concerned about the risks of this type of attack. In this guest blog, Fortinet’s Sean Campbell offers his thoughts on how solutions providers can help their customers solve this consistent challenge.

Managed Services

New unified Asio platform, new version of Automate highlight ConnectWise’s IT Nation Connect announcements

November 11, 2021 Mark Cox Comments Off on New unified Asio platform, new version of Automate highlight ConnectWise’s IT Nation Connect announcements
ConnectWise’s IT Nation Connect event re-emerged as a physical event, albeit with a virtual component, in which speakers addressed approximately 2800 MSPs in a real conference setting, with the accustomed conference components.