LANDESK

Cloud

Ivanti announces a pair of key solution integrations

July 13, 2018 Mark Cox 1
The new version of Ivanti Automation [acquired last year from RES] is the first that is fully integrated with the other Ivanti solutions, while Ivanti Unified Endpoint Manager, brings together the old Landesk Endpoint Manager and the Ivanti Environment Manager Policy, a former AppSense product.

Channel Programs

Ivanti adds integrated MSP track to Ivanti Partner Program

February 15, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ivanti adds integrated MSP track to Ivanti Partner Program
Ivanti also completes the integration of their partner program, adding partners from the Shavlik and RES Software programs into the mix, and brings additional resources on board to work with partners.

Cloud

Ivanti continues path to become ‘IT powerhouse’ with RES Software acquisition

July 6, 2017 Mark Cox 1
The RES brand will disappear, and its technology will be folded into the Ivanti service management and digital workspace businesses.

Security

Ivanti deepens asset management by acquiring licensing optimization provider Concorde

April 12, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Ivanti deepens asset management by acquiring licensing optimization provider Concorde
Ivanti had just begun to OEM the technology, and now will be able to integrate it fully, which the company says will provide multiple benefits to their channel.

Cloud

New Ivanti brand for LANDESK-HEAT union to focus on unified secure workplace message

January 23, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Ivanti brand for LANDESK-HEAT union to focus on unified secure workplace message
LANDESK had been working on rebranding itself for nine months, and the bringing together of the company with HEAT Software into Ivanti provides an ideal opportunity to create a brand – and a strategy around it – to cross-market and cross-sell all the company’s solutions.

Channel Programs

HEAT platform to drive LANDESK MSP business in new company

January 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on HEAT platform to drive LANDESK MSP business in new company
LANDESK CEO Steve Daly, who will head the new firm created by merging LANDESK and HEAT, talks about how HEAT will enhance LANDESK’s service management business, especially on the MSP side. He also discusses integration issues, the new company’s strategy, and channel issues — as well as why the new firm will likely have a new name.

Mobility

LANDESK, HEAT to combine as LANDESK is purchased by HEAT owner

January 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on LANDESK, HEAT to combine as LANDESK is purchased by HEAT owner
Current LANDESK CEO Steve Daly will become CEO of the new company – as yet unnamed. HEAT CEO John Ferron becomes the Executive Chairman of the new company’s Board of Directors.

Security

AppSense adds patch management to Endpoint Security Suite in 2.0 release

August 23, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppSense adds patch management to Endpoint Security Suite in 2.0 release
This release becomes the first AppSense product to benefit from the LANDESK merger, as it adds patch management from Shavlik Protect, which is an independent business unit within LANDESK.

Security

AppSense unites privilege control, discovery solutions in a single suite

May 27, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on AppSense unites privilege control, discovery solutions in a single suite
AppSense had this single SKU on the roadmap before their acquisition by LANdesk, but further integration is coming, including bringing LANdesk’s patch management offerings in for an even fuller security solution

Channel Programs

LANDESK CEO Steve Daly discusses what AppSense deal means to companies, partners

March 15, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on LANDESK CEO Steve Daly discusses what AppSense deal means to companies, partners
Daly talks about how the deal will change offerings and markets available to both LANDESK and AppSense partners, and how the integration of the two channels is likely to roll out.