Firewall

Security

Intel Security expands Data Exchange Layer to fill out white space between products

April 21, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intel Security expands Data Exchange Layer to fill out white space between products
Intel Security is announcing multiple upgrades to and integrations with its DXL ecosystem, to improve defenses, particularly against tough and elusive targeted attacks.

Jim Bindon, director of Vertical Markets and SolutionsPath Engagement Service for Avnet Technology Solutions Americas
Security

Recent Premera attack proves breaches in healthcare will continue to skyrocket

April 9, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on Recent Premera attack proves breaches in healthcare will continue to skyrocket
Avnet Technology Solutions’ Jim Bindon offers a rundown on the security threats faced in the healthcare industry, and how solution providers can help.

Distribution

Westcon expands FireMon distribution to North America

January 30, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Westcon expands FireMon distribution to North America
FireMon’s Security Intelligence Platform is a much expanded version of a solution that was used by security integrator FishNet, so it integrates well with many other solutions.

Mobility

Consumer mobile security vendor Lookout sets sights on enterprise market

November 14, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Consumer mobile security vendor Lookout sets sights on enterprise market
With new venture funding to transition their business to the enterprise, Lookout has hired its first VP of Enterprise Product and its first channel chief, and is looking to the channel to drive its enterprise business

Security

Dell broadens SuperMassive next-gen firewall product with 9800 model

October 15, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell broadens SuperMassive next-gen firewall product with 9800 model
The 9800 is the first entry in the SuperMassive 9000 series to be branded solely as Dell, without SonicWALL on the bezel, reflecting the company’s increased focus on the Dell brand.

Steven Joe, executive vice president for channel business for Americas at ZyXEL.
Networking

ZyXEL looks to expand partner opportunities with next-gen UTM systems

June 11, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on ZyXEL looks to expand partner opportunities with next-gen UTM systems
Networking vendor ZyXEL Communications has announced the availability of its new series of high-performance next-generation UTM systems.

Brian Dye, senior vice president of information security at Symantec
Security

Symantec declares antivirus is no moneymaker

May 7, 2014 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off on Symantec declares antivirus is no moneymaker
Symantec is preparing to unveil a security intelligence service to give businesses strategic insight into identifying and containing breaches.

Yudy Vinograd, director of channel sales for Paragon Software
Channel Programs

Paragon Software rolls out aggressive new partner program

April 22, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Paragon Software rolls out aggressive new partner program
Data protection vendor Paragon Software says new program will make it an easier, more profitable partner to work with.

Brian Payne, executive director of server solutions at Dell
Data Centre

Dell unveils enterprise storage, server offerings

April 15, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell unveils enterprise storage, server offerings
At its Enterprise Forum in Frankfurt, Dell introduces Fluid Cache for SAN, updates the Compellent, EqualLogic, and PowerEdge lineups.

Dell Networking Z9500
Featured Post

Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions

March 28, 2014 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell pushes for enterprise credibility with new networking solutions
Dell introduces a new high-density data centre switch, and a new fabric controller for OpenStack.