Security

Distribution

ESET Canada signs exclusive broadline distribution agreement with Ingram Micro

April 4, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on ESET Canada signs exclusive broadline distribution agreement with Ingram Micro
ESET has been investing significantly over the last two years in building up their Canadian presence. Their first distribution deal reflects that growth, and now will let them broaden their channel reach.

Cloud

iboss unveils new Distributed Gateway Platform

April 3, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on iboss unveils new Distributed Gateway Platform
iboss extends its established cloud architecture into a new distributed gateway, which is aimed at the hybrid cloud market.

Networking

Cisco doubles down on security messaging at Partner Connections

March 29, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco doubles down on security messaging at Partner Connections
Cisco is emphasizing to their networking partners that they need to rethink security, intertwining it fundamentally with networking, and driving automation, which can only truly come with a common architecture rather than a myriad of point products.

Security

Incident Response-focused PacketSled releases new version of platform

March 24, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Incident Response-focused PacketSled releases new version of platform
New sensor technology that reduces the gap between detection and response highlights the changes in PacketSled’s enhanced platform.

Neal Bradbury, Senior Director of Business Development, Intronis MSP Solutions by Barracuda
Backup

How to avoid common backup pitfalls

March 22, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on How to avoid common backup pitfalls
Intronis’ Neal Bradbury on how managed service providers can make the most of their clients’ need for managed backup services.

Security

Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth

March 21, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth
MailProtector has seen a recent spurt of growth following a doubling down on its commitment to the channel, which has led to securing capital to enhance sales, marketing and R&D capabilities.

Cloud

eSentire integrates cloud sources into its Managed Detection and Response service

February 28, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on eSentire integrates cloud sources into its Managed Detection and Response service
The addition of cloud visibility into the Managed Detection and Response service responds to the user vulnerability to issues like phishing and data exfiltration, and presents a strong new opportunity for partners.

Security

Trends in Android ransomware

February 27, 2017 Guest Poster Comments Off on Trends in Android ransomware
Security vendor ESET weighs in on the increasing frequency and sophistication of malware attacks on the Android platform

Jason Gallo, director of collaboration and software partner business development at Cisco.
Networking

Cisco adds new tools, services to support partners on DNA

February 21, 2017 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco adds new tools, services to support partners on DNA
Cisco DNA Advisor aims to help partners figure out their customers’ network modernization status, plot strategy to build from there.

Channel Communities

CompTIA announces new analytics-focused Cybersecurity Analyst certification

February 20, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on CompTIA announces new analytics-focused Cybersecurity Analyst certification
The new CompTIA CSA+ certification is designed to fill the gap between CompTIA’s introductory and advanced security certifications, while emphasizing analytics.