Kaspersky Lab updates its North American partner program to follow the same program framework it uses in Europe and will roll out worldwide.
Channel Programs, Security
Kaspersky formalizes partner program levels
by Robert Dutt •
Security
Security
Kaspersky: Internet of Things means Internet of Threats
by Robert Dutt •
Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky predicts smart TVs will soon be under attack, says more nations getting more involved in cyber-attacks.
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Channel Programs, Security
New iboss Network Security sales chief looks to expand market presence
by Mark Cox •
iboss is well known in the education space, where it has a strong presence, but new SVP of Worldwide Sales Frank McLallen is looking to take advantage of their solutions’ scalability, and expand much more deeply into other markets.
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Avast seeking MSPs to sell new freemium Avast for Business offering
by Mark Cox •
While the product, aimed at the sub-100 seat market, is free, Avast thinks MSPs will sign on because the free product will attract new customers who they can then sell other services.
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Cloud, Security, Sponsored Content
“Hey, You, Get off of my Cloud!” Are You Complying with PIPEDA?
by Guest Poster •
Avnet Technology Solutions poses some thought-provoking questions for Canadian solution providrs building out their cloud business in this contributed blog.
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ESET expands DESlock+ partnership to provide iOS encryption
by Mark Cox •
Timed with ESET’s rollout of iOS mobile product lines, they see DESlock+ as providing partner cross-sell opportunities because it is simple to deploy, evaluate and use.
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Managed Services, Security
Passportal expands market for MSP password management solution with ConnectWise integration
by Mark Cox •
The ConnectWise deal is the first of what Passportal intends will be a series of deals with RMM vendors this year, which are key to the Calgary-based company’s growth strategy.
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Distribution, Security
Westcon expands FireMon distribution to North America
by Mark Cox •
FireMon’s Security Intelligence Platform is a much expanded version of a solution that was used by security integrator FishNet, so it integrates well with many other solutions.
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Distribution, Security
PFU Systems comes to Canada through Foreseeson IT Distribution
by Mark Cox •
PFU’s hybrid network visibility and intrusion prevention solution will come to Canada for the first time, starting in western Canada and moving east.
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Cisco’s Security Manifesto for the real world
by Mark Cox •
Cisco believes security teams need to rethink strategy, to ensure that their principles assist users in resisting attacks – since the reverse is all too common now.
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Big Data, Security
Cisco Canada showing strong momentum in security
by Mark Cox •
Cisco has followed up momentum from the acquisition of Sourcefire, adding new capabilities and services and greatly strengthening Cisco Canada’s security team.
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Mobility, Security
Danish authenticator vendor SMS PASSCODE expands in North America
by Mark Cox •
The Danish multi-factor authentication vendor, which sells only through the channel, expanded into the U.S. last year, and is eyeing Canada for this year.
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Distribution, Security
Toronto’s Jatheon signs first distribution deal with Tech Data Canada
by Mark Cox •
The deal follows a successful soft launch last year which saw Jatheon appear at several of Tech Data’s cross country Business Builder tour events.
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Big Data, Security, Sponsored Content
The double life of data
by Guest Poster •
Avnet Technology Solutions explores the dual roles solution providers play in helping customers gain value from their data, and keeping that same data safe.
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Mobility, Security
Kensington targets commercial market with ultra-thin lock system for ultrabooks and tablets
by Mark Cox •
The new mobile lock is designed for devices smaller than 12 mm in thickness, but is compatible with traditional lock slots as well.
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Security
ESET redesigns business solutions in revamp of business security suite
by Mark Cox •
In addition to enhancements to the endpoint solutions. the Remote Administrator has been completely revamped and the licensing overhauled.
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Networking, Security
D-Link boosts IP surveillance business with suite of tools and resources for partners
by Mark Cox •
With this new package of tools and resources, D-Link is looking to encourage traditional networking partners who have not yet got into surveillance to stop leaving money on the table, as well as encourage traditional physical security specialists to look at D-Link more broadly for their IP needs.
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Mobility, Security
Consumer mobile security vendor Lookout sets sights on enterprise market
by Mark Cox •
With new venture funding to transition their business to the enterprise, Lookout has hired its first VP of Enterprise Product and its first channel chief, and is looking to the channel to drive its enterprise business
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Cloud, Security
Alert Logic unveils new security suite to manage entire application stack
by Mark Cox •
Cloud Defender combines existing Alert Logic solutions with new analytics and security services to provide a fully managed SIEM solution which addresses the entire stack rather than specific applications.
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Distribution, Security
Vancouver’s Cirius adds distribution to broaden reach for channel-friendly secure messaging platform
by Mark Cox •
Cirius is gearing up for a push on multiple fronts, including a new emphasis on their own branded products, entering a new global broadline distribution deal, increasing their Canadian business, and becoming the first secure messaging solution to receive Parallels APS 2 certification for the Parallels Automation environment.
