If PC slump undid Symantec CEO, single-trick VARs should worry

If PC slump undid Symantec CEO, single-trick VARs should worry

March 24, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Declining antivirus sales brought on by the PC slump is given as the prime reason for Symantec’s firing of CEO Steve Bennett.

Sophos buys Cyberoam for hardware expansion

February 11, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Already pushing hard to expand its hardware business, Sophos announces its acquisition of India’s Cyberoam, a maker of unified threat management appliances.

Chris Doggett, managing director of Kaspersky Lab North America

Kaspersky rolls out professional services program

February 10, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Kaspersky Lab looks to increase access to professional services for its customers by enabling partners to resell, and deliver, higher-value offerings.

ThreatTrack Reshaping Company, Channel Around APTs

December 10, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

GFI spinoff ThreatTrack looking to augment its SMB partner base with enterprise-focused security partners.

Symantec Americas channel chief John Eldh

Symantec Pivots Channel Toward High-Touch

November 19, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Symantec continues to trickle out changes to its channel program, focusing on top partners, specializations and high-touch field engagements.

Lance Jacobs, North American general manager for Avira

Avira Aims for Simplicity with First Partner Program

November 1, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

German antivirus vendor Avira has launched its first North American partner program, offering SMB-focused resellers a new alternative for simple security.