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Microsoft Ignite Preview: Security, AI and the Edge

September 24, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Microsoft Ignite Preview: Security, AI and the Edge
Microsoft is making literally dozens of announcements at the event, with Microsoft Authenticator, which the company says will end the era of passwords, and a new Microsoft Search at the top of all 365 apps likely to catch the most headlines.

Security

McAfee brings SaaS ePO to the enterprise as part of new MVISION portfolio

July 18, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on McAfee brings SaaS ePO to the enterprise as part of new MVISION portfolio
MVISION Endpoint layers McAfee endpoint protection over Windows Defender, using the latter to manage endpoint defense through ePO, while MVISION Mobile consolidates mobile device security into one console.

Channel Programs

Security vendor Ziften reboots partner program to better leverage strategic Microsoft relationship

April 13, 2018 Mark Cox Comments Off on Security vendor Ziften reboots partner program to better leverage strategic Microsoft relationship
The program’s highlight is a fast track program to recruit high skill – not necessarily top tier – Microsoft partners by providing them with the Ziften program’s top tier benefits for a year.