Security

Mobility

BlackBerry to strengthen mobile security with WatchDox acquisition

April 23, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on BlackBerry to strengthen mobile security with WatchDox acquisition
BlackBerry continues its strong rebound from what was widely seen as a deathwatch not that long ago by acquiring WatchDox, which will also form the basis of a new security-focused BlackBerry R&D center in Israel.

Jim Bindon, director of Vertical Markets and SolutionsPath Engagement Service for Avnet Technology Solutions Americas
Security

Recent Premera attack proves breaches in healthcare will continue to skyrocket

April 9, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on Recent Premera attack proves breaches in healthcare will continue to skyrocket
Avnet Technology Solutions’ Jim Bindon offers a rundown on the security threats faced in the healthcare industry, and how solution providers can help.

Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky
Security

Kaspersky: Internet of Things means Internet of Threats

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Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky predicts smart TVs will soon be under attack, says more nations getting more involved in cyber-attacks.

Channel Programs

New iboss Network Security sales chief looks to expand market presence

March 2, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New iboss Network Security sales chief looks to expand market presence
iboss is well known in the education space, where it has a strong presence, but new SVP of Worldwide Sales Frank McLallen is looking to take advantage of their solutions’ scalability, and expand much more deeply into other markets.

Channel Programs

New Dell partner benefits kick in with new fiscal year

February 27, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Dell partner benefits kick in with new fiscal year
Compared to last year, the changes to Dell’s partner program as the company begins a new fiscal year are much more modest, although the extension of rebates for new business to Registered partners will cause much cheer in that quarter.

Cloud

“Hey, You, Get off of my Cloud!” Are You Complying with PIPEDA?

February 11, 2015 Guest Poster Comments Off on “Hey, You, Get off of my Cloud!” Are You Complying with PIPEDA?
Avnet Technology Solutions poses some thought-provoking questions for Canadian solution providrs building out their cloud business in this contributed blog.

IBM global channel chief Marc Dupaquier
Channel Programs

IBM sees partner spike after server selloff

February 10, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on IBM sees partner spike after server selloff
Channel chief Marc Dupaquier details how selling off its x86 server business has allowed IBM to focus on value offerings, woo new partners.

Managed Services

Passportal expands market for MSP password management solution with ConnectWise integration

February 3, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Passportal expands market for MSP password management solution with ConnectWise integration
The ConnectWise deal is the first of what Passportal intends will be a series of deals with RMM vendors this year, which are key to the Calgary-based company’s growth strategy.

Distribution

Westcon expands FireMon distribution to North America

January 30, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Westcon expands FireMon distribution to North America
FireMon’s Security Intelligence Platform is a much expanded version of a solution that was used by security integrator FishNet, so it integrates well with many other solutions.

Security

Cisco’s Security Manifesto for the real world

January 22, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cisco’s Security Manifesto for the real world
Cisco believes security teams need to rethink strategy, to ensure that their principles assist users in resisting attacks – since the reverse is all too common now.