monitoring

Networking

Gigamon unveils first 100Gb decryption through a visibility platform

December 5, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Gigamon unveils first 100Gb decryption through a visibility platform
Gigamon introduced inline 1Gb and 10Gb encryption on their security platform earlier this year. Now they have upgraded this to support faster 40Gb and 100 Gb networks, which they also think will encourage 100 Gb adoption.

Backup

Barracuda MSP launches Intronis Backup integration for ConnectWise Automate

November 7, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda MSP launches Intronis Backup integration for ConnectWise Automate
Barracuda MSP builds on earlier integrations with LabTech/Automate with new automated deployment capabilities, as well as improvements to manageability.

Software

Netwrix on journey from IT auditing solution to visibility platform with Auditor 9.5

November 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Netwrix on journey from IT auditing solution to visibility platform with Auditor 9.5
Netwrix has a hybrid go-to-market model, but has never really been proactive about its channel. That’s about to change, however.

Networking

Improved integration of components highlights new Riverbed SteelCentral release

November 2, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Improved integration of components highlights new Riverbed SteelCentral release
The improvements strengthen SteelCentral’s digital experience management capabilities, improved its Dev/Ops performance management, and enhance network performance management in Big Data environments.

Cloud

IR makes updated UC assessment and testing solution available in the cloud

September 25, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on IR makes updated UC assessment and testing solution available in the cloud
Last year, IR introduced a network assessment and testing tool. It is being well received by Microsoft partners, and the new version is switching from software to a cloud-based tool.

Cloud

Netgear looks to the cloud with new Insight solution for small business

September 19, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Netgear looks to the cloud with new Insight solution for small business
Netgear’s new smart cloud offering provides a free app and a free subscription for a basic version. New switches and APs are required though, and a paid version with unlimited device support and additional features will be available early next year.

Managed Services

SentinelOne adds power of humans to machine learning platform with new Vigilance service

September 15, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on SentinelOne adds power of humans to machine learning platform with new Vigilance service
Available in two tiers, from basic Monitoring to the more aggressive Active Response, SentinelOne also plans to expand the service to allow partners to provide the basic support, while SentinelOne does the Tier Two.

Big Data

Cloudian, Skymind partner to democratize artificial intelligence and machine learning tools

August 29, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloudian, Skymind partner to democratize artificial intelligence and machine learning tools
Cloudian and Skymind will jointly create integrated AI and machine learning solutions, with the first being a security monitoring tool based on pattern recognition

Managed Services

Microsoft-focused MSP Atmosera broadens range of security, compliance solutions

August 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft-focused MSP Atmosera broadens range of security, compliance solutions
The enhancements both offer lower price points to appeal to the lower end of the Atmosera TAM, and improve visibility to appeal to larger customers.

Managed Services

Kaseya focuses on easier MSP management with Traverse networking monitoring update

August 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaseya focuses on easier MSP management with Traverse networking monitoring update
New automation profiles, enhancements to the Panorama network visualization environment, and a new integration with Kaseya Live Connect are the big changes here.