Security

Security

Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners

June 16, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Machine learning-based security vendor Darktrace looking for Canadian partners
U.K.-based security vendor Darktrace has expanded into Canada, with a Toronto office, and a desire to pick up more Canadian partners, especially in Quebec and the Maritimes.

Internet of Things

HPE creates new product category with two converged Internet of Things systems

June 8, 2016 Mark Cox 1
In what is likely the most exciting of the announcements so far at HPE Discover, HPE announces two converged EdgeLine devices, as well as the ability to use their Vertica Big Data solution and functionality from their Aruba secure wi-fi system in IoT devices. New IoT partnerships and IoT Innovation Labs were also announced.

Cloud

Solarwinds MSP: What does the future look like?

June 6, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Solarwinds MSP: What does the future look like?
Alistair Forbes, LOGICnow’s general manager, discussed what the creation of the new company will mean to partners, and the new company’s priorities going forward.

Channel Programs

Machine-learning based risk analytics vendor Gurucul launches first channel program

June 1, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Machine-learning based risk analytics vendor Gurucul launches first channel program
Gurucul also announced the appointment of Rosanna Pellegrino as VP of Strategic Alliances. She will be in Toronto this week at the SC World Conference at the Toronto Convention Centre to talk to prospective partners.

Partnerships

Seclore signs major deal with Citrix to power Information Rights Management for ShareFile

May 25, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Seclore signs major deal with Citrix to power Information Rights Management for ShareFile
Seclore, which is India-based, has been making a large push in the North American market, and while they have been selling direct here, are just beginning to build out a channel. The OEM deal with Citrix is their largest to date, and will add significantly to their exposure, while filling what had been a security gap in ShareFile.

Distribution

AVG adds EarthBend to North American distribution in new specialty distribution emphasis

May 24, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on AVG adds EarthBend to North American distribution in new specialty distribution emphasis
AVG continues its strategy of adding more focused, value-added distributors with EarthBend, which brings an MSP background and experience with AVG’s Managed Workplace solution, as well as a strong regional presence in both the American mid-west and Canadian prairies.

Sponsored Content

Top Three Cloud Client-Computing Trends for 2016

May 11, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Top Three Cloud Client-Computing Trends for 2016
In 2016 and beyond, we believe VDI use cases will expand as cost and complexity continues to diminish, and security concerns continue to rise. Here are the top three cloud client-computing trends partners need to know.

Mobility

Vancouver’s Absolute adds audit functionality with Endpoint Data Discovery feature

May 2, 2016 Mark Cox 1
The new functionality allows organizations to set policies to define sensitive data, know exactly where this data is on specific endpoints, and take remedial action if its security is endangered.

Distribution

Westcon-Comstor sees major Canada opportunity with new Oakville logistics centre

April 29, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Westcon-Comstor sees major Canada opportunity with new Oakville logistics centre
The move of the distributor’s facilities from Montreal to a facility of double the size in the Greater Toronto Area will enable more Canadian integration work, better SLAs for more customers, and improved co-ordination with the U.S. distribution facility in Indianapolis.

Networking

New Fortinet security fabric enhances intelligence, awareness

April 26, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Fortinet security fabric enhances intelligence, awareness
In addition to the new fabric itself, the security vendor announces two of its key components, a new 6000 level firewall and Fortinet’s new CP9 content processor for deep packet inspection.