Security

Managed Services

Secure Now offers MSPs Breach Prevention Platform for white-labelled security

August 4, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Secure Now offers MSPs Breach Prevention Platform for white-labelled security
NY-based MSP Secure Now developed a HIPAA-focused security offering for the health care industry in 2009, and has now added a new offering aimed at the more general market, targeting SMBs, and sold only through partners. Canadian partners are being eagerly sought.

Channel Communities

CompTIA adds new free Channel Standards for Cybersecurity, Managed Print Services

August 3, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on CompTIA adds new free Channel Standards for Cybersecurity, Managed Print Services
The Channel Standards, which are now four in number, differ from the older Trustmarks in being completely free for anyone, as CompTIA’s priority with them is to expose them to the widest possible audience.

Cloud

Artisan Infrastructure gets new name (Neverfail) new WaaS acquisition (Vertiscale)

August 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Artisan Infrastructure gets new name (Neverfail) new WaaS acquisition (Vertiscale)
Artisan Infrastucture’s broadening beyond its original wholesale infrastructure-as-a-service necessitated a new name change, particularly with more new offerings on the roadmap.

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Distribution

Avnet regroups around technology hotspot specializations

July 27, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet regroups around technology hotspot specializations
Distributor Avnet introduces new global specialization areas as it seeks to help partners focus on software, subscription, and as-a-Service sales.

Managed Services

BlackStratus begins building out channel for SMB SIEM service with Autotask partners

July 21, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on BlackStratus begins building out channel for SMB SIEM service with Autotask partners
BlackStratus is close to signing up its first 100 MSP partners for its SIEM-as-a-service offering, and has a plan in place to acquire thousands of partners over the next few years.

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Software

Microsoft makes Windows 10 Enterprise available as a service

July 13, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft makes Windows 10 Enterprise available as a service
Making the top edition of Windows 10 available for $7 per user per month opens the doors to small businesses and the channels with which they work.

Channel Programs

With EMC integration pending, Dell channel business still trending

June 30, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on With EMC integration pending, Dell channel business still trending
Dell’s channel business did very well in the first quarter of their new year. At this stage though, there is still no definite clarity on the channel implications of assets entering Dell – and exiting it, with the SonicWALL divestiture.

Cloud

Barracuda adds subscription firewall offering to Intronis MSP Solutions in North America

June 27, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Barracuda adds subscription firewall offering to Intronis MSP Solutions in North America
Available previously to MSPs in Europe, this customization of Barracuda’s next-gen firewall for the MSP market is now being offered in North America as a best-in-class offering for Intronis’ SMB-focused MSPs.

Channel Programs

Cloud visibility vendor ProtectWise enlisting high-end VARs with new channel program

June 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud visibility vendor ProtectWise enlisting high-end VARs with new channel program
ProtectWise offers a cloud solution that provides partners with a high degree of threat visibility and awareness, allowing them to cut through chatter for more effective incident response.

Security

Data breach costs climb again despite security tech advances: IBM study

June 17, 2016 Mark Cox 1
While advances in technology today provide a stronger opportunity than ever to disrupt attacks, that requires having the right systems in place. Siloed systems, and limited use of the new technologies hurt here. So does the failure of many companies to have a proper incident response plan, which can cut breach costs significantly.