Symantec

Security

Threat environment changes significantly – but one constant is SMBs still at high risk

March 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Threat environment changes significantly – but one constant is SMBs still at high risk
Formjacking passed cryptojacking and ransomware to become the top threat highlighted by Symantec in 2018, although both of these other types of attacks continue to be problematic for the commercial market in particular.

Partnerships

Symantec expands ICD platform capabilities and TIPP strategic integration program

February 27, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Symantec expands ICD platform capabilities and TIPP strategic integration program
Symantec is making two sets of related announcements, with the key link between them being the general availability of the ICD Exchange, which enhances shared intelligence between Symantec and third-party vendors.

Security

Symantec extends their Zero Trust portfolio to corporate application access with Luminate Security acquisition

February 12, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Symantec extends their Zero Trust portfolio to corporate application access with Luminate Security acquisition
Symantec had already been partnered with the Israeli-based startup, which has only been selling for a couple of quarters, and following the signing of some very large deals, they decided to acquire them.

Backup

Veeam adds new Cloud Tier, enhances Cloud Mobility and DataLabs in new Availability Suite release

January 22, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off on Veeam adds new Cloud Tier, enhances Cloud Mobility and DataLabs in new Availability Suite release
In addition to the flood of news around Availability Suite 9.5 Update 4, Veeam also announced Veeam Availability for AWS, Veeam Availability Console V3, and a new licensing option with one license for any workload.

Cloud

Symantec broadens market for their cloud security services with Cyber Defense Platform enhancements

October 15, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Symantec broadens market for their cloud security services with Cyber Defense Platform enhancements
The net new additions are a new Managed Cloud Defense monitoring and response service, and a new Managed Cloud Defense service that brings a service Symantec had provided to very large customers to the broader market.

Security

Symantec fine-tuning of vendor TIPP program consistent with recent focus on go-to-market enhancements

August 9, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Symantec fine-tuning of vendor TIPP program consistent with recent focus on go-to-market enhancements
Symantec Canada country manager Ajay Sood discusses enhancements to Symantec’s strategic partner program, their relation to changes made in their channel go-to-market, and how it all relates to Symantec’s long-standing attempt to revitalize itself.

Cloud

Network-as-a-Service startup Meta Networks formally announces Symantec strategic partnership

August 7, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Network-as-a-Service startup Meta Networks formally announces Symantec strategic partnership
In addition to their first formal strategic partnership, Meta Networks is also on the verge of being able to announce their first channel program, and their first channel partners.

Distribution

Pax8 adds unique Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile solution to line card

May 25, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 adds unique Symantec Endpoint Protection Mobile solution to line card
Symantec Endpoint Protection, which utilizes the technology Symantec acquired with Skycure last year, provides a differentiated offering for MSP line cards that detects and illustrates mobile threats to end users.

Cloud

Meta Networks emerges from stealth with cloud-native Network-as-a-Service

April 3, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Meta Networks emerges from stealth with cloud-native Network-as-a-Service
The latest venture from serial entrepreneur Etay Bogner, Meta Networks is a next-gen VPN replacement targeted at the 250-1000 seat market. They are just beginning to develop a channel of resellers and MSSPs.

Channel Programs

New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program

March 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on New PKI certification, absorption of ex-Symantec partners highlight revamped DigiCert channel program
Another new certification, for IoT, is being developed but not yet ready. DigiCert is also looking to manage possible channel conflict issues through a new automated deal registration system, which is still in the process of being rolled out.