News
Data Protection Services
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March 11, 2020
11
Mar'20
Cloud security concerns remain an issue
The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research
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March 04, 2020
04
Mar'20
QBS adds more MSP depth with 4SEC buy
Distributor makes second acquisition to add more depth to the software offerings it can provide partners
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Malwarebytes makes MSP programme available
Security vendor becomes the latest to reach out to the managed services community as a way of increasing its SME business
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February 27, 2020
27
Feb'20
Security players ramp up managed service offerings
McAfee and Digital Guardian become the latest to roll out managed threat and response services
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February 24, 2020
24
Feb'20
McAfee stresses benefits of open approach to partners
Security vendor widens its ecosystem by adding more alliance partners and developers
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February 20, 2020
20
Feb'20
MSPs and MSSPs being targeted by ransomware spreaders
BlackBerry Cylance report highlights the increasing targeting of managed service providers by those hoping to hijack them to reach users
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February 18, 2020
18
Feb'20
Cloud Distribution grows complimentary offerings with Cynet
The distributor has added incident response to the tools it is prepared to give away to resellers as part of its efforts to improve security levels
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February 14, 2020
14
Feb'20
Forescout responds to partner feedback with Envision programme
Security player looks to improve life for partners with more predictability and greater levels of support
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February 05, 2020
05
Feb'20
Security channel faces challenges educating SME customer base
Research from Kaspersky and Sophos reveals the risks that some smaller firms are running
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February 03, 2020
03
Feb'20
Check Point increasing subscription revenues
Just a few days after launching a fresh worldwide partner programme the security vendor has revealed the growth in its subscription offerings
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January 21, 2020
21
Jan'20
Ignition Technology and Global Distribution add to vendor rosters
Distributors adding depth to the portfolio to widen the solutions and services they can put in front of resellers
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January 20, 2020
20
Jan'20
Kaspersky rolls out licensing portal for MSPs
Security player aims to make licensing easier with online tools and more flexible with a monthly billing option
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January 15, 2020
15
Jan'20
Bamboozling the enemy
Attivo Networks CTO explains the approach the firm takes to keeping hackers and cyber criminals at bay
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January 13, 2020
13
Jan'20
Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution both enjoy strong 2019
Distributors Ingram Micro Cloud and Cloud Distribution share details on how they fared on the revenue front in 2019, with it proving to be a positive time for the big players
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January 07, 2020
07
Jan'20
Trust a challenge for security resellers
ESET has quizzed CIOs and found that many are struggling to trust those that supply them security tools and services
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December 17, 2019
17
Dec'19
Sophos enhances MSP programme
Security player adds more compatibility and flexible billing options to make life easier for managed service providers
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December 11, 2019
11
Dec'19
SonicWall and Veeam enhance managed service support
Increasing support for those looking to deliver services is behind changes in partner programmes at both vendors
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December 04, 2019
04
Dec'19
Brother pushing the security message
Printer vendor is educating partners around the need to cover off the security conversation with customers
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November 27, 2019
27
Nov'19
Exclusive Networks rolls out MSSP platform
Distributor identifies need to provide more services for resellers struggling to develop their own SOC
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November 18, 2019
18
Nov'19
Check Point cloud boss talks up channel possibilities
There are numerous services that partners can add to the cloud data protection technology that is coming from the vendor
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November 06, 2019
06
Nov'19
Sophos putting MSPs at the heart of its strategy
The firm has updated the market with interim first half numbers that underlined growth on the MSP side
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October 28, 2019
28
Oct'19
Webroot putting the ground work in before 2020 programme launch
The security player's channel chief has been spending the months post the Carbonite acquisition getting a firm grip on its indirect business
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October 25, 2019
25
Oct'19
Ransomware set to remain a major security channel focus
Check Point has revealed it is expecting more sophisticated ransomware attacks will be a feature of 2020
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October 21, 2019
21
Oct'19
Forcepoint in a rush to make a channel difference
Security player is turbo-charging its efforts to put structures in place to work with partners
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October 16, 2019
16
Oct'19
SonicWall investing in direct touch and channel skills
Security player has seen resellers flocking to its University to get skilled up and is looking to drive more business their way with its direct touch efforts
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October 15, 2019
15
Oct'19
Webroot and Carbonite to re-launch channel programme in 2020
Webroot talks merging channel organisations following its acquisition by Carbonite in March
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October 08, 2019
08
Oct'19
Vendors launch security alliance to increase interoperability
IBM Security and McAfee among those leading the fight against the spread of a sprawling industry
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October 07, 2019
07
Oct'19
Sophos adds options for MSPs with MTR
Security vendor arms managed service providers with a detection and remedy offering
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September 25, 2019
25
Sep'19
Insight exposes the challenges for those running cloud projects
European wide research casts a light on the struggles that users are having meeting the various demands of their businesses
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September 24, 2019
24
Sep'19
WatchGuard focusing on verticals as MSP numbers swell
Security player has seen its managed service provider relationships grow since it reached out to that segment of the channel community
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September 20, 2019
20
Sep'19
MSPs caught between the risks and rewards of protecting customers
Managed service players are seen by some customers as the weak link but have the potential to strengthen user defences
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September 17, 2019
17
Sep'19
Barracuda MSP continuing to increase options for managed service players
Firm delivers first major update of Managed Workplace seven months after acquiring the security and RMM solution
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September 13, 2019
13
Sep'19
No-deal Brexit will impact channel's GDPR pitch
If the UK does leave the EU without a deal at the end of next month then it will have ramifications for GDPR and resellers need to be aware of the issues
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September 11, 2019
11
Sep'19
Managed services on the rise for ECSC in H1
Cyber security specialist saw its managed services revenues climb in the first half but suffered some challenges in the consulting business
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September 10, 2019
10
Sep'19
Cyxtera building channel base
As the business evolves and becomes increasingly indirect the data and security player is keen to work with more resellers
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September 06, 2019
06
Sep'19
Channel underpinning Crowdstrike Q2 growth
Security vendor saw revenues and subscriptions improve in its fiscal second quarter with the firm's CEO noting growing channel interest
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September 04, 2019
04
Sep'19
CenturyLink expands channel programme across EMEA
Firm is looking for resellers to sign up after it rolls out a major expansion in the area covered by its channel programme
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August 23, 2019
23
Aug'19
Channel advice: How to spend the holiday weeks
Staff might be coming and going topping up their tans but there is still plenty that the channel can do both internally and crucially externally with customers
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August 21, 2019
21
Aug'19
Summer the ideal time to talk about data protection plans
As customers enjoy a slower pace of life over the summer holidays those in the channel with security and storage expertise could be using that time for valuable checks and training
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August 06, 2019
06
Aug'19
Cyberfort Group adds its name to the UK security partner ranks
Security player launches aiming to provide a fresh option in the cyber channel
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August 06, 2019
06
Aug'19
Financial services sector needs help with cloud and security
A recognition of the need for digital transformation is twinned with an acceptance that the skills and security is not there to make it happen for quite a few financial services players
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July 30, 2019
30
Jul'19
Canon teams up with McAfee to arm resellers with security answers
Printer specialist has moved to head off potential security concerns its channel might face from customers with a tie-up with McAfee
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July 24, 2019
24
Jul'19
Ransomware back on the rise
Security specialists need to remain focused on dealing with a problem that has made an unwelcome return to growth in the UK
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July 15, 2019
15
Jul'19
SonicWall increasing support for MSSPs
The security player has been actively looking to work with more MSSPs and has also been investing in a direct touch team to drive more enterprise business back to partners
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July 10, 2019
10
Jul'19
Cloud Distribution launches ARMR service
The distributor has launched a suite of white label security services aimed at making life easier for resellers
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July 09, 2019
09
Jul'19
ASL and Orange add to the consolidation trend
ASL and Orange have both turned to acquisition as a way to strengthen their market offerings
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July 04, 2019
04
Jul'19
Mimecast looking to harvest existing relationships
Security player uses partner event to highlight the benefits of selling more products and services to existing customers
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July 02, 2019
02
Jul'19
Canalys: Demand for Security as a Service increasing
An analysis of Q1 from the research house has indicated that hosted offerings are growing at much faster rate than traditional hardware and software sales
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June 21, 2019
21
Jun'19
Veritas lining up channel behind platform vision
The firm is keen to get partners delivering not just data protection but also helping customers with availability and insights
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June 14, 2019
14
Jun'19
Office 365 adoption creating opportunity for email security providers
The rise in the number of users looking at changing their email strategy has opened the door for a wider discussion about security