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Security

Kaspersky unveils new enterprise solutions – with SMB cloud on the horizon

March 7, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky unveils new enterprise solutions – with SMB cloud on the horizon
The Kaspersky Anti Targeted Attack [KATA] Platform is a premium multilayered solution aimed at stopping the most dangerous targeted threats, while the company also announced a series of new services, including penetration testing, cybersecurity training and threat intelligence sharing.

Managed Services

Networking-focused RMM Auvik Networks announces ConnectWise integration

October 1, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Networking-focused RMM Auvik Networks announces ConnectWise integration
Waterloo-based Auvik, which entered the RMM space this year from a background in network management software, has chosen their first PSA integration partner, with others soon to follow.

Distribution

Relyenz, new CharTec SaaS distribution division, looks to build large MSP security channel

August 6, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Relyenz, new CharTec SaaS distribution division, looks to build large MSP security channel
Relyenz takes over the managed services that CharTec had added to sell to their MSP customers, has added a new one, and plans to keep adding new services backed by Tier 3 support.

Managed Services

Strong partner response has security vendor Vijilan top year’s channel recruitment goal in two months

August 4, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Strong partner response has security vendor Vijilan top year’s channel recruitment goal in two months
Vijilan formally entered the North American market in June, with a security service that layers on top of a managed service for their MSP and solution provider partners, who are their entire route to market.

Managed Services

Passportal enhances MSP password management solution, adds white labelling

May 8, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Passportal enhances MSP password management solution, adds white labelling
Version 3.0 of their software will significantly enhance ease of use for the company’s MSP and VAR partners, and also will facilitate white labelling of the product.

Jason Bystrak, executive director of cloud for Ingram Micro North America.
Cloud

Ingram Micro ramps up cloud services

March 10, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro ramps up cloud services
Distributor Ingram Micro introduces Service Desk to help partners support their customers, expands the services available to VARs selling cloud services.

Managed Services

Passportal expands market for MSP password management solution with ConnectWise integration

February 3, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Passportal expands market for MSP password management solution with ConnectWise integration
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.

Matt Urmston, director of product management at Storagecraft
Managed Services

Storagecraft doubles down on management

September 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Storagecraft doubles down on management
With its own control platform built out, and new hooks into key RMM vendors, Storagecraft is focused on management as it looks to larger customers.

ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini
Managed Services

ConnectWise aims to exploit Autotask sale

June 17, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on ConnectWise aims to exploit Autotask sale
ConnectWise is looking to capitalize on the acquisition of rival professional services automation vendor Autotask by inviting users to defect.

Autotask CEO Mark Cattini
Managed Services

After long-simmering rumors, Autotask acquired

June 10, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on After long-simmering rumors, Autotask acquired
Autotask acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners for an undisclosed price, making it the latest shakeup in the managed services segment.