Security

Hyper-converged

Pivot3 combines Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 server with AMD Rome chips in powerful new video solution

May 19, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pivot3 combines Lenovo ThinkSystem SR655 server with AMD Rome chips in powerful new video solution
While the 2nd generation AMD EPYC processors contribute new efficiencies, the big breakthrough here is the new Lenovo servers delivering dual socket performance with a single socket, as well as density and versatility enhancements.

Channel Programs

SlashNext launches channel program to drive anti-phishing solutions with channel-first strategy

May 19, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on SlashNext launches channel program to drive anti-phishing solutions with channel-first strategy
SlashNext has rebooted their business model from appliance-centric to the cloud, and their differentiation is their attention to phishing threats in other mediums than email.

No Picture
Cloud

Volterra introduces VoltShare for secure password-free collaboration

May 14, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Volterra introduces VoltShare for secure password-free collaboration
Volterra’s platform provides distributed cloud services for the enterprise, but with VoltShare they are leveraging its capabilities to enhance existing collaboration tools with security that requires no passwords or public keys. It’s being sold on a freemium model with a paid enterprise version, and is particularly aimed at the Work From Home market.

Security

Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19

May 13, 2020 ESET Guest Blog Comments Off on Digital transformation could be accelerated by COVID‑19
The pandemic has highlighted the need for businesses to act with alacrity and prepare for the long haul – and to do so with cybersecurity in mind, writes ESET’s Tony Anscombe

Networking

Security is THE conversation: Cisco’s security response to COVID-19

May 12, 2020 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Security is THE conversation: Cisco’s security response to COVID-19
Cisco Canada partner leader Mark Collins talks about how security demand is changing as customers become more distributed than ever, and how partners can prioritize security in this edition of the podcast.

Security

Netskope triples Canadian data centre presence with new Montreal, Vancouver sites

May 8, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Netskope triples Canadian data centre presence with new Montreal, Vancouver sites
Sanjay Beri, Netskope’s Canadian CEO, talks with ChannelBuzz about the company’s major new investment in the Canadian market.

Backup

Acronis brings Cyber Protect integrated backup and security offering to GA

May 8, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on Acronis brings Cyber Protect integrated backup and security offering to GA
Acronis expects most MSPs to move from Backup to Cyber Protect, and is offering a promo through the end of July to encourage this.

Channel Programs

ZeroNorth recruiting select partners around risk-based vulnerability orchestration solution

May 7, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on ZeroNorth recruiting select partners around risk-based vulnerability orchestration solution
The Boston-based startup has named Chris Riley as SVP of Sales and will look to expand to the next stage of growth with a channel-first strategy. 

Security

BlackBerry doubles number of partners selling BlackBerry Radar

May 6, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on BlackBerry doubles number of partners selling BlackBerry Radar
Canada remains the largest market for BlackBerry’s asset monitoring solutions for transportation and logistics, but the company has expanded its channel for Radar beyond Canada and the U.S. for the first time, to Mexico.

Managed Services

RapidFire Tools adds Work From Home solution to help MSPs cope with home worker support

April 29, 2020 Mark Cox Comments Off on RapidFire Tools adds Work From Home solution to help MSPs cope with home worker support
The adaptation of the core Network Detective product adds a self-service portal that lets home workers scan their machines, scores them, and lets the MSP block unsafe ones from connecting to the network.