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Webroot enhances Security Awareness training offerings

March 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off

While Webroot has updated their course content and made it easier for MSPs to construct phishing lure pages, the major attraction here is likely a new Client Breach Report that the MSP can use as a pre-sales tool.

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New Axcient CEO David Bennett lays out his long-term vision to make Axcient a long-term leader

February 14, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off

Bennett, who had been the Chief Revenue Officer at Webroot, talks with ChannelBuzz about his coming to Axcient, the ideas that will guide his strategy, and how he plans to take the MSP-focused data protection vendor to new heights.

Carbonite sees transformative opportunity in security market with Webroot acquisition

February 13, 2019 Mark Cox Comments Off

Carbonite retreads a path that others have taken with their announced purchase of Webroot, bringing together natural adjacencies in backup and security. While they are confident about what they see as key synergies between the two companies, some key questions still remain about how the deal will unfold after it closes.

Webroot expands Continuum partnership around DNS filtering as they build out platform strategy

November 16, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Webroot adds their DNS Protection at no cost for customers using Continuum Security Profile & Protect, as the companies extend their tight strategic relationship.

Continuum expands RMM differentiation and appeals to broader MSP base with CARVIR acquisition

June 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off

Late last year, Continuum decided to supplement the endpoint security embedded in their core suite with a new security unit, and new service offerings, which became available in April. The CARVIR acquisition accelerates that initiative significantly.