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BackupAssist adds CryptoSafeGuard ransomware protection to software

August 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on BackupAssist adds CryptoSafeGuard ransomware protection to software
The new BackupAssist technology uses algorithms to detect corrupted files, then locks off the backups, to prevent their being corrupted, and blocks future ones until the problem is fixed.

Garth Scully, area vice president for Canada at Commvault
Big Data

Business Transformation Services key to Commvault’s expanded identity

August 4, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Business Transformation Services key to Commvault’s expanded identity
Commvault Canada is using customer digital transformation consultations to further build awareness of the breadth of its data platform.

Backup

Study shows startlingly slim penetration rates in security and backup managed services

August 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Study shows startlingly slim penetration rates in security and backup managed services
A new study that looks at managed services business by the channel generally – not just self identified MSPs – finds quite low rates of adoption. A significant number to plan to move into security however.

Backup

Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Datto selects Pax8 for their first distribution deal
Pax8 and Datto have announced a strategic partnership, which is what a company that has not used distribution before calls entering into its first distribution agreement.

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SolarWinds MSP unveils new, more granular automated document recovery solution

August 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on SolarWinds MSP unveils new, more granular automated document recovery solution
SolarWinds MSP’s price to partners of $4 per endpoint in Canada is designed to allow both the MSP to make money while also being less expensive for the customer than consumer-grade alternatives.

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eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space

July 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on eFolder-Axcient merger aimed at dethroning Datto in BDR space
eFolder’s top execs outline why they think the merged company can take on the market leader, and how they intend to execute on their strategy.

Backup

New eFolder CEO Matt Nachtrab lays out strategy to take company to the next level

July 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New eFolder CEO Matt Nachtrab lays out strategy to take company to the next level
LabTech’s founder has an ambitious agenda, which involves improving the synergy of eFolder’s products, having a more systematic strategy around RMM and PSA integrations, and making eFolder the acknowledged technology leader in their space.

Backup

Modernization of HPE Data Protector highlights revamp of HPE ABR Suite

July 11, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Modernization of HPE Data Protector highlights revamp of HPE ABR Suite
The HPE Adaptive Backup and Recovery suite is composed of three products released last year as a unified package, and this release is designed to further that unified vision.

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Nutanix, Veeam turn their relationship into a partnership

June 29, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Nutanix, Veeam turn their relationship into a partnership
Veeam will support Nutanix, for the first time, by the end of the year, and Nutanix will promote Veeam as their premier availability vendor.

Backup

BackupAssist introduces MSP program into North America

June 26, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on BackupAssist introduces MSP program into North America
The BackupAssist-as-a-Service program for MSPs makes the Australian-headquartered company a much more forceful player in the North American MSP market.