Security

Distribution

Next-gen security vendor Votiro signs global deal with Ingram Micro

March 19, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Next-gen security vendor Votiro signs global deal with Ingram Micro
The agreement is a North American one, but it’s expected to be about eight to ten months before Votiro’s content disarm and reconstruction [CDR] technology finds its way to Ingram Micro partners in Canada.

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET
Podcasts

Kicking off Fraud Prevention Month with ESET’s Tony Anscombe

March 6, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kicking off Fraud Prevention Month with ESET’s Tony Anscombe
ESET global security evangelist Tony Anscombe talks about why anyone can be the victim of identity fraud, and what solution providers can do to make sure their customers are protected and prepared.

Internet of Things

Extreme Networks launches Defender for IoT

February 5, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Extreme Networks launches Defender for IoT
Defender IoT, part of the Smart OmniEdge solution, is now generally available, providing customers with IoT protection that is simple for non technical people to use, and which can be deployed on any network.

Podcasts

New Year’s Podcast Series: James Chalmers of ESET Canada

January 31, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Year’s Podcast Series: James Chalmers of ESET Canada
James Chalmers of ESET Canada discusses the company’s growth in 2018, the security threatscape, and its plans for 2019, in this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast Series.

No Picture
Podcasts

How are Canadians feeling about cybersecurity? [Podcast]

January 21, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on How are Canadians feeling about cybersecurity? [Podcast]
Stephen Cobb of ESET shares the results of the company’s first research into how Canadians are feeling about cybersecurity-related issues and offers some thoughts on the biggest security challenges we’ll see in 2019.

Cloud

Innovative cloud service startup Sonrai Security sees strong channel play as they emerge from stealth

January 15, 2019 Mark Cox 1
Sonrai also has a strong Canadian connection, with one of the two founders and the company’s engineering based in Fredericton N.B., as was the case with their previous company, Q1 Labs.

Cloud

Free SD-WAN capability highlights new SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform announcements

November 13, 2018 Mark Cox 1
SonicWall also makes several other announcements, with the common theme being the extension of the company’s hybrid cloud portfolio and capabilities.

Security

XM Cyber closes Series A funding round, opens up search for the best MSSP and integrator partners

November 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on XM Cyber closes Series A funding round, opens up search for the best MSSP and integrator partners
XM Cyber is a startup with a differentiated platform that they describe as a ‘game-changer’ product, that simulates cyber-attacks along the entire attack path to an organization’s critical assets, and then provides actionable remediation.

Networking

DH2i looks to disrupt cloud VPN market with new DxOdyssey software-defined perimeter software

November 5, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on DH2i looks to disrupt cloud VPN market with new DxOdyssey software-defined perimeter software
DH2i has adapted the technology from their core Smart Availabiilty offering for container management to solving a problem experienced by their customers. They are demonstrating it this week at the PASS Summit 2018 in Seattle.

Security

New Proofpoint sales head Blake Sallé stresses commitment to channel

November 2, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Proofpoint sales head Blake Sallé stresses commitment to channel
Proofpoint has elevated Americas Theater VP Blake Sallé to its worldwide sales lead. He stressed that while he sees no big issues with the company’s go-to-market strategy, improving channel productivity is one of his top priorities.