Symantec

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 broadens security portfolio with Webroot partnership

February 14, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 broadens security portfolio with Webroot partnership
Pax8’s addition of a new cybersecurity vendor to their portfolio also signals a broadening out of their initial model to provide their partners with more options.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 expands integration with ConnectWise Manage

November 8, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 expands integration with ConnectWise Manage
In addition to a seamless new integration with ConnectWise’s PSA product, Pax8 also announced some key channel promotions, and dropped a hint about an expanded presence for Symantec in Canada.

Internet of Things

New owners to expand Comodo CA presence in enterprise and IoT digital certificate space

November 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New owners to expand Comodo CA presence in enterprise and IoT digital certificate space
Comodo had an extensive hoster and MSP channel before being acquired, and the new leadership team brought in by Francisco Partners will be expanding the channel, especially among enterprise resellers with vertical focus, and into the Internet of Things.

Security

DigiCert sees enterprise channel expansion with closing of Symantec Website Security deal

November 1, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on DigiCert sees enterprise channel expansion with closing of Symantec Website Security deal
DigiCert, which inherited Symantec’s problems with Google and its potential impact on brand credibility, says it is ahead of the December 1 schedule for the reissuance of Symantec certifications.

Security

New Verodin CRO Robert Potter looks to channel to drive massive growth

August 15, 2017 Mark Cox Comments Off on New Verodin CRO Robert Potter looks to channel to drive massive growth
Brought in to drive that growth as Verodin moves past proof-of-concept stage, Potter talks about his strategy for doing this with ChannelBuzz.

John Sorensen, senior vice president of global sales at Symantec.
Security

Symantec looks to channel to build commercial business

October 24, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Symantec looks to channel to build commercial business
Symantec execs call midmarket, historically a strong point, a challenge, and discuss their strategy to reclaim the huge opportunity below the enterprise.

Marc Andrews, head of worldwide sales at Symantec
Channel Programs

Symantec sets course for unified partner program

October 13, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Symantec sets course for unified partner program
The newly-combined Symantec plans to introduce a unified partner program focused on “mass simplification” by next April.

Symantec CEO Greg Clark
Security

“We are a very focused behemoth,” Symantec CEO says

October 12, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on “We are a very focused behemoth,” Symantec CEO says
New Symantec CEO Greg Clark outlines the security company’s strategy now that the company’s acquisition of Blue Coat is complete.

Cloud

Pax8 lays out strategy going forward

August 22, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Pax8 lays out strategy going forward
The born-in-the-cloud distributor’s new intiatives include a new endpoint solution with Symantec, as that vendor enhances its cloud portfolio. The company also has a unique dual platform strategy to help redefine cloud distribution.

Cloud

Cloud distributor Pax8 expands vendor base with Vision Solutions, Cloudjumper

June 15, 2016 Mark Cox Comments Off on Cloud distributor Pax8 expands vendor base with Vision Solutions, Cloudjumper
Pax8, which has its own platform for software distribution, has now teamed up with German infrastructure-as-a-service vendor ProfitBricks, and some vendors, including these new ones, are now available on this new platform.