iboss extends its established cloud architecture into a new distributed gateway, which is aimed at the hybrid cloud market.
Cloud, Security
iboss unveils new Distributed Gateway Platform
by Mark Cox •
Tag Archive for Security
Networking, Security
Cisco doubles down on security messaging at Partner Connections
by Mark Cox •
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.
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Security
Incident Response-focused PacketSled releases new version of platform
by Mark Cox •
New sensor technology that reduces the gap between detection and response highlights the changes in PacketSled’s enhanced platform.
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Backup, Sponsored Content
How to avoid common backup pitfalls
by Guest Poster •
Intronis’ Neal Bradbury on how managed service providers can make the most of their clients’ need for managed backup services.
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Security
Channel-focused Mailprotector gets cash infusion to fund growth
by Mark Cox •
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.
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Cloud, Managed Services, Security
eSentire integrates cloud sources into its Managed Detection and Response service
by Mark Cox •
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.
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Security, Sponsored Content
Trends in Android ransomware
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Security vendor ESET weighs in on the increasing frequency and sophistication of malware attacks on the Android platform
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Networking
Cisco adds new tools, services to support partners on DNA
by Robert Dutt •
Cisco DNA Advisor aims to help partners figure out their customers’ network modernization status, plot strategy to build from there.
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Channel Communities, Security
CompTIA announces new analytics-focused Cybersecurity Analyst certification
by Mark Cox •
The new CompTIA CSA+ certification is designed to fill the gap between CompTIA’s introductory and advanced security certifications, while emphasizing analytics.
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Security
Tenable expands technology partner program around new Tenable.io solution
by Mark Cox •
Tenable.io, which is focused on the enterprise, is a new solution they launched at the beginning of the year which adds container security and web application scanning to vulnerability management.
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Internet of Things, Video over IP
Hitachi deepens IoT play with new Hitachi Video Analytics
by Mark Cox •
Hitachi adds a Video Analytics solution to its Internet of Things portfolio, which also includes the Hitachi Video Management Platform and the Hitachi Visualization Suite.
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Mobility, Security
Absolute brings its Persistence self-healing technology to endpoints
by Mark Cox •
Absolute leverages the technology that it embeds in firmware into an endpoint solution which provides an added level of resilience to designated applications.
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Security
LookingGlass brings multiple technologies into new ScoutShield Threat Intelligence Gateway
by Mark Cox •
ScoutShield uses technology from LookingGlass’s 2015 acquisitions of CloudShield and Cyveillance to create a Threat Intelligence Gateway that integrates with the LookingGlass ScoutVison threat intelligence platform.
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Channel Programs, Cloud, Marketing, Security
AppRiver upgrades free email marketing tool for partners
by Mark Cox •
AppRiver had a pre-templated campaign tool before, but it was limited to Office 365. The new one covers a broad range of their solutions, with 12 templates at launch, and more scheduled to be added.
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Managed Services, Security
Netsurion leverages acquired EventTracker SIEM technology for multi-location market
by Mark Cox •
SIEM-at-the-Edge, which combines SIEM and managed detection and response, and Breach Detection Service, which is just the SIEM, are seen as ideal channel offerings as Netsurion looks to build up its partner ecosystem.
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Security
ESET rejigs, expands consumer lineup with v10 release
by Mark Cox •
The ESET v10 release includes an upgraded and renamed enhanced product, as well as a new premium product that has two additional security features.
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Cloud, Security
Palo Alto Networks extends AWS relationship to enhance firewall scalability
by Mark Cox •
Palo Alto Networks sees its adaption to the new age of cloud security as fundamental, and has been doing what it can to keep its channel partners moving in tandem on this objective.
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Distribution, Internet of Things
Avnet brings German IoT platform vendor relayr to North American channel
by Mark Cox •
relayr offers both an edge connectivity platform and vertically-focused services packages that Avnet thinks will be of interest to both deeply-focused IoT players as well as resellers who have been working in adjacent practice areas.
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Distribution
Ingram Americas leader Paul Bay pledges next-gen distribution
by Mark Cox •
Paul Bay kicked off the Ingram Micro One event not by unveiling any new programs or initiatives, but by emphasizing the distributor’s commitment to be on the vanguard of change in a rapidly transforming IT world.
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Managed Services, Security
Avast names new SVP & GM of SMB
by Mark Cox •
Long-time Symantec exec Kevin Chapman moves into the SMB chair at Avast, freeing up interim SMB leader Glenn Taylor to return to his strategy role.
