Mobility
Pulse Secure extends Zero Trust capabilities adding SDP integration to VPN
Pulse Secure believes that the less familiar Software Defined Perimeter architecture market has reached a critical point in market acceptance.
VPN
Security
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.
Networking
DH2i looks to disrupt cloud VPN market with new DxOdyssey software-defined perimeter software
DH2i has adapted the technology from their core Smart Availabiilty offering for container management to solving a problem experienced by their customers. They are demonstrating it this week at the PASS Summit 2018 in Seattle.
Cloud
ZeroStack extends templated services portfolio with Inter-Cloud VPN-as-a-service
The new VPN offering comes shortly after ZeroStack launched services around GPUs, Big Data, and DevOps, in order to provide partners with services offerings with additional revenue potential.
Cloud
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.
Cloud
Security, compliance and usability are enhancements in Pulse Connect Secure 9.0 release
Features likely to be of significant interest to the partner community include new Android on-demand capability, as well as deployment capability on AWS as well as Azure.
Cloud
Pulse Secure adds cloud and virtual Pulse Secure Appliances
The expansion of the PSA appliances beyond their original form factor will open up new opportunities for Pulse Secure partners, particularly around LAN security regarding contractors and partners, which has become a subject of major concern, and where cloud and virtual models offer more flexibility for some use cases.
Cloud
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.
Cloud
Barracuda adds subscription firewall offering to Intronis MSP Solutions in North America
Available previously to MSPs in Europe, this customization of Barracuda’s next-gen firewall for the MSP market is now being offered in North America as a best-in-class offering for Intronis’ SMB-focused MSPs.
Managed Services
There’s a gap in your MSP software stack
Alex Hoff of Auvik Networks on why MSPs need to add software to help them up their networking game to meet changing customer needs.
Mobility
Pulse Secure combines VPN, NAC and EMM in new central policy manager
The Juniper spinoff previously had separate box-by-box management for the broad range of capabilities it offered, and being able to do everything now through one pane of glass becomes a competitive advantage.
Distribution
NCP engineering moves to Tech Data for North American distribution
A new distribution agreement will make NCP’s SMB VPN solutions available to Tech Data resellers in both the U.S. and Canada.
Networking
ZyXEL looks to expand partner opportunities with next-gen UTM systems
Networking vendor ZyXEL Communications has announced the availability of its new series of high-performance next-generation UTM systems.
Security
Sophos Broadens Endpoint in UTM Release
Sophos aims to get ahead in crowded UTM race with new endpoint security, wireless, and VPN features
Cloud
Cisco merges cloud, managed services partner programs
Program changes give MSPs and cloud-focused partners access to all-important VIP for first time
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Cisco updates CCNA/CCNP Security certifications
IPv6 and access control lists debut on networking vendor’s security curriculum
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Cisco adds to secure and protect SMB product lines
New offerings include managed switch, remote access firewall and networked storage