Security

Security

STEALTHbits adds additional threat analytics with StealthINTERCEPT 3.4

November 25, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on STEALTHbits adds additional threat analytics with StealthINTERCEPT 3.4
Additional new capabilities include expansion of support for NetApp and EMC NAS Devices, and the ability to add Lockdown capabilities that override native Windows File System permissions.

Cloud

Mixed messages from Microsoft survey on Canadian business use of cloud

November 19, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Mixed messages from Microsoft survey on Canadian business use of cloud
The study found 85 per cent of Canadian businesses admit they aren’t fully using benefits of new technology, but on the other hand, their attitude towards adoption, particularly of cloud, is better than in last year’s survey.

Channel Programs

Bot-buster Distil Networks launches first channel program to build loyal partner network

November 10, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Bot-buster Distil Networks launches first channel program to build loyal partner network
Distil is looking to supplement its direct sales with a significant partner presence, offering an enterprise grade proactive solution, which is very specific and complements other security solutions, and now a partner program to offer support.

Distribution

Network visibility vendor ForeScout turns to distribution with Arrow and Westcon

November 10, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Network visibility vendor ForeScout turns to distribution with Arrow and Westcon
ForeScout has shown strong recent growth that has begun to strain its old policy of dealing directly with its partners, so it has signed North American deals with the two VADs which best complement their product set. The company is already fairly strong in Canada, and is looking to distribution to strengthen Canadian presence further.

Mobility

New Canadian investments, enhanced IOT capabilities, highlight first SOTI SYNC event

November 4, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Canadian investments, enhanced IOT capabilities, highlight first SOTI SYNC event
Mississauga-based SOTI has announced major new R&D funding and job creation initiatives around its Canadian base, as well as important new Internet of Things and other partnering moves. The company also announced the winners of its Channel Partner awards.

Security

Dell announces new APT Protection Service suitable for both large businesses and small

October 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Dell announces new APT Protection Service suitable for both large businesses and small
Dell also previewed a new integrated management of Dell Networking X-Series switches through the Dell SonicWALL firewall interface through a single pane of glass, which will be available in 2016.

Big Data

Moving Cisco forward from its core

October 6, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Moving Cisco forward from its core
Five months into the job, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins laid out his vision of where the IT economy is headed and what Cisco needs to do to lead the changes. It’s a vision that will fundamentally change Cisco from a hardware-focused maker of networking gear.

Security

The lingua franca of cybersecurity and business

October 5, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on The lingua franca of cybersecurity and business
Organizations that accept and foster alignment of cybersecurity and business, in language and in practice, will be better positioned to adapt to change and achieve their objectives.

Computers

HP touts collaboration, security innovations in new, mainly AMD Elite products

October 5, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on HP touts collaboration, security innovations in new, mainly AMD Elite products
Several new desktops, all-in-ones and notebooks were announced, with HP emphasizing new design, security and collaboration features, some of which are unique to them.