Training

Podcasts

Fortinet growing FortiVet campaign in Canada

May 26, 2020 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Fortinet growing FortiVet campaign in Canada
In this edition of the podcast, Fortinet’s Rob Rashotte discusses how the networking security vendor’s program for helping military veterans transition to new careers in cybersecurity is ramping up in Canada.

Artificial Intelligence

Skillsoft, SAP SuccessFactors launch new collaboration around next-gen Percipio platform

September 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Skillsoft, SAP SuccessFactors launch new collaboration around next-gen Percipio platform
Skillsoft’s Percipio platform, which will be available for SAP SuccessFactors in four different bundles, provides a modern approach to curating content, and will be of value to channel partners helping customers with digital transformation strategies.

Channel Programs

Launching A New Direction for Dell’s Partner Program

August 6, 2019 Guest Poster Comments Off on Launching A New Direction for Dell’s Partner Program
Dell EMC’s Canadian channel chief discusses the new changes to the Dell Technologies Partner Program, and what they mean for partners.

Security

Proofpoint introduces targeted URL isolation solutions for high-risk targets

July 24, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Proofpoint introduces targeted URL isolation solutions for high-risk targets
Proofpoint also announces new customizable training, which like the new isolation solutions, is aimed squarely at an organization’s most attacked people.

Internet of Things

HPE introduces Channel to Edge Institute for partners as part of Intelligent Edge rampup

June 19, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE introduces Channel to Edge Institute for partners as part of Intelligent Edge rampup
One of the fruits of HPE’s increase investment in the Intelligent Edge is a new program designed to train partners about use cases and business cases, and which has a joint Go-to-Market component with HPE.

Managed Services

First ConnectWise Customer Success Officer rethinks how to make MSP customers more successful

June 17, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on First ConnectWise Customer Success Officer rethinks how to make MSP customers more successful
ConnectWise veteran Craig Fulton has moved from the Chief Products Officer job to the new position of Customer Success Officer, and talks about his plans to make their MSP customers more successful.

Security

Cyberbit adds virtual instructor, new attack scenarios to Cyber Range training and simulation platform

May 30, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cyberbit adds virtual instructor, new attack scenarios to Cyber Range training and simulation platform
Cyber Range is the most unique of the four platform offerings from Cyberbit, a spinoff from the Israeli defense giant Elbit Systems.

Cloud

Zoho bringing unique Zoho University tech training to North America

April 15, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Zoho bringing unique Zoho University tech training to North America
For 15 years, Zoho has run a training facility in India as an alternative to traditional higher education, designed to make students more serious and not force them to roll up debt. Now, the same philosophy is coming to their new headquarters in Austin.

Managed Services

Webroot enhances Security Awareness training offerings

March 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Webroot enhances Security Awareness training offerings
While Webroot has updated their course content and made it easier for MSPs to construct phishing lure pages, the major attraction here is likely a new Client Breach Report that the MSP can use as a pre-sales tool.

Channel Communities

HPE rethinks technical enablement and certification with HPE Tech Pro Community

March 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on HPE rethinks technical enablement and certification with HPE Tech Pro Community
HPE looks to bring partners more closely into HPE’s own technical communities, introduce a broader type of solution focused credentialing system, and reward both individual techs and partner companies for achievements.