For the channel, the key issue is what the acquisition will mean to the SMB businesses of both companies, particularly the MSP-focused RMM business AVG originally acquired from Level Platforms. Avast CEO Vince Steckler addresses the issue.
Security
Security, Software
Seclore adds new security features to digital rights management solution
by Mark Cox •
Cloud, Distribution, Mobility, Security
Security vendor Quick Heal enhances scalability, mobile device management functionality
by Mark Cox •
Cloud, Managed Services, Security
Barracuda adds subscription firewall offering to Intronis MSP Solutions in North America
by Mark Cox •
Channel Programs, Security
Cloud visibility vendor ProtectWise enlisting high-end VARs with new channel program
by Mark Cox •
Security
Data breach costs climb again despite security tech advances: IBM study
by Mark Cox •
While advances in technology today provide a stronger opportunity than ever to disrupt attacks, that requires having the right systems in place. Siloed systems, and limited use of the new technologies hurt here. So does the failure of many companies to have a proper incident response plan, which can cut breach costs significantly.
Security
Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners
by Mark Cox •
Cloud, Security
Symantec sees Blue Coat acquisition as revolutionizing company and whole industry
by Mark Cox •
Internet of Things, Security
HPE creates new product category with two converged Internet of Things systems
by Mark Cox •
In what is likely the most exciting of the announcements so far at HPE Discover, HPE announces two converged EdgeLine devices, as well as the ability to use their Vertica Big Data solution and functionality from their Aruba secure wi-fi system in IoT devices. New IoT partnerships and IoT Innovation Labs were also announced.
Mobility, Security
BlackBerry enhances workflow capabilities, integration into business-critical apps
by Mark Cox •
Cloud, Managed Services, Security
Solarwinds MSP: What does the future look like?
by Mark Cox •
Channel Programs, Security
Machine-learning based risk analytics vendor Gurucul launches first channel program
by Mark Cox •
Security, Software, Virtualization
AppSense unites privilege control, discovery solutions in a single suite
by Mark Cox •
Partnerships, Security
Seclore signs major deal with Citrix to power Information Rights Management for ShareFile
by Mark Cox •
Seclore, which is India-based, has been making a large push in the North American market, and while they have been selling direct here, are just beginning to build out a channel. The OEM deal with Citrix is their largest to date, and will add significantly to their exposure, while filling what had been a security gap in ShareFile.