MSP

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.

Backup

Enhancing upstream, downstream alliances top priority for new eFolder Channel Chief Bystrak

January 23, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Enhancing upstream, downstream alliances top priority for new eFolder Channel Chief Bystrak
Jason Bystrak, who officially joins eFolder from Ingram Micro in another week, wants to leverage his experience to build out both a stronger system of vendor strategic alliances, and a focused distribution strategy, to extend eFolder’s reach and position them as a logical challenger to Datto.

Cloud

SonicWall, Ingram Micro celebrate Silver anniversary making record amounts of gold

January 22, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on SonicWall, Ingram Micro celebrate Silver anniversary making record amounts of gold
SonicWall’s long-standing relationship with Ingram is helping SonicWall add between 1100 and 1200 new transacting partners every quarter, to the point where they now have over 20,000 in total.

Arnie Bellini, CEO of ConnectWise
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ConnectWise acquires HTG

January 8, 2018 Guest Poster Comments Off on ConnectWise acquires HTG
Aimed at better positioning both companies to help MSPs embrace operational best practices, the move brings a leader in managed services software and a leader in managed services peer groups together under one roof.

Managed Services

Barracuda adds social engineering training capability with PhishLine acquisition

January 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda adds social engineering training capability with PhishLine acquisition
Barracuda said this new capability is something that their partners have been asking for, and will allow them to take a more full-featured offering to their customers – which will be an additional revenue generator as well.

Channel Programs

Cloudistics launches channel program with separate VAR, MSP and Technology Partner tracks

November 16, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloudistics launches channel program with separate VAR, MSP and Technology Partner tracks
On the heels of signing a significant distribution deal with Ingram Micro, Cloudistics has launched a channel program to support their growing partner base.

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.

Backup

Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out

September 13, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Intronis name gives way to Barracuda as new ECHOplatform, educational resources roll out
Global expansion is a key factor in retiring the Intronis brand as a business unit in favor of Barracuda MSP. The Intronis name will live on as the backup product within the MSP platform.

Cloud

Kaspersky makes upgrades to Kaspersky Private Security Network

September 7, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Kaspersky makes upgrades to Kaspersky Private Security Network
The private version of the Kaspersky Security Network, aimed mainly at regulated organizations, broadens reputation-based analysis, adds whitelisting capability, and improves third-party integration.

Distribution

Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal

September 6, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Storage Guardian looks to access LARs with Ingram Micro Canada cloud deal
The distribution agreement formalizes a working agreement which began around the companies’ mutual relationship with ConnectWise, and while this one is for Canada only, a U.S. one is coming soon.