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Data Protection Services
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February 24, 2021
24
Feb'21
Kaseya expands security reach with RocketCyber buy
MSP specialist continues to add more depth to its platform offering with a cloud-managed SOC now integrated into the portfolio
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February 23, 2021
23
Feb'21
Trustwave holds out a helping hand to security starters
Security players referral programme will help those without security skills to still provide support for their customers
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
Exclusive Networks expands X-OD
Distributor increases the number of countries that can access its as-a-service offering and increases the vendors involved
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February 22, 2021
22
Feb'21
Nuvias Group adds to sense of a positive year ahead
Distributor Nuvias Group shares channel research that reveals many are expecting decent growth in 2021
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February 16, 2021
16
Feb'21
Sophos: Ransomware remains a top channel concern
Vendor has charted a persistence in cyber attacks that its partners are countering as they take steps to keep customers safe
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February 12, 2021
12
Feb'21
Apax takes majority stake in Herjavec Group
Managed security services provider with a global footprint is snapped up by private equity player
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February 10, 2021
10
Feb'21
Vendors court managed service community with enhancements and programmes
Schneider, Datto, Secureworks, Group-IB and SecureDrives have all made moves to reach out to a wider channel base
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February 10, 2021
10
Feb'21
Trend Micro makes Softcat its first UK platinum partner
Security player has deemed that the time is right to unveil its first highest-tiered partner in the country
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February 03, 2021
03
Feb'21
Avast Business looks to Westcoast to deliver UK channel growth
Cyber security vendor signs up distributor to get its antivirus offering in front of more resellers and MSPs
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February 01, 2021
01
Feb'21
Imperva and Acronis boost channel support
Data protection players roll out enhancements for partners to reach more customers and give MSPs increased support
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January 26, 2021
26
Jan'21
TelcoSwitch and Charterhouse expanding through acquisition
Both firms have already been in the headlines this month thanks to funding rounds and acquisitions
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
Canalys: Cyber security channel set for further growth
Analyst house Canalys forecasts another decent year ahead for those set to can help customers fend off cyber attacks
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January 19, 2021
19
Jan'21
‘Sticking plasters’ applied in first lockdown leave users vulnerable
Channel urged to make sure customers are not left using inadequate products that they acquired in March last year to get them through the pandemic
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January 15, 2021
15
Jan'21
CrowdStrike backing top partners
Security player will deepen investment in its top-level partners as it looks to reward those who have invested in the firm
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January 07, 2021
07
Jan'21
Sapphire, Charterhouse and Pax8 strike deals
Appetite for acquisitions across the channel shows no sign of abating, with a few deals struck already this week
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January 06, 2021
06
Jan'21
Kaspersky warns against endpoint risks
Security player Kaspersky urges partners to educate customers around the risks of putting their faith in apparent ‘silver bullets’ from rivals
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January 04, 2021
04
Jan'21
Secureworks flagging XDR channel opportunity
Vendor has seen its channel respond to the shift to home working, but is keen to highlight other areas where partners can increase revenues this year
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December 09, 2020
09
Dec'20
F-Secure charts growing importance of channel to SME customers
Security player has seen its channel become more important during the pandemic to those customers looking for trusted advisors
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December 03, 2020
03
Dec'20
Sectigo makes double partner acquisition
Firm continues with its strategy of buying partners with skills and established customer bases for SSL technology
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November 20, 2020
20
Nov'20
Distributors adding security depth
Cloud Distribution, e92cloud and Westcon add to their vendor rosters as they look to provide more security tools for resellers
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November 18, 2020
18
Nov'20
Maintel and SolarWinds increase MSP options
Firms focus on home workers and automation to protect customers and arm managed service providers with ways to add more value
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November 17, 2020
17
Nov'20
MSPs taking steps to protect themselves from ransomware
Datto reveals that managed service partners are aware they are in the firing line and have formed partnerships with MSSPs to protect themselves
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November 09, 2020
09
Nov'20
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
Sophos adds Rapid Response into the mix for MSPs
Security player moves to fill a gap in the market for customers looking for immediate help with a security attack
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November 02, 2020
02
Nov'20
Channel has key role to play in stemming ransomware tide
SonicWall has tracked an explosion in the number of ransomware attacks and highlighted the importance of the channel in helping customers handle the threat
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October 22, 2020
22
Oct'20
Backing IoT is a solid strategy for 2021
There are more user cases for the internet of things emerging and it is seen by those in the industry as an area for the channel to concentrate on more
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October 20, 2020
20
Oct'20
Sophos and Splunk register spikes in channel activity
Vendors share details of increased activity on the channel front over the course of the coronavirus pandemic
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October 19, 2020
19
Oct'20
Rising number of firms leaning on the channel for security help
Coronavirus has underlined the need for SMEs to use expert partners to handle their security needs
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October 09, 2020
09
Oct'20
Canalys: A profitable year for the channel
The channel has managed to navigate one of the most challenging years so far in a positive way
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October 08, 2020
08
Oct'20
Channel leaders cautiously optimistic about 2021
Challenges lie ahead, but the importance of technology is clear and steady, according to those responsible for supplying it to customers
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October 07, 2020
07
Oct'20
Ricoh snaps up MTI Technology
Printer player strikes deal to add more depth to its services capabilities across EMEA
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October 05, 2020
05
Oct'20
Imperva pitches positives of jSonar deal to partners
Security firm believes it now has more for its channel to offer as a result of its latest acquisition
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October 01, 2020
01
Oct'20
WatchGuard swells channel with Panda partners
Three months after it completed the acquisition of endpoint player Panda Security, WatchGuard has significantly expanded its channel base
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September 30, 2020
30
Sep'20
Veeam unveils VASPs
Data management specialist backs skilled channel specialists who can help solve customer problems
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September 29, 2020
29
Sep'20
VMware continues to build on Partner Connect
Against a changing landscape, the vendor has stepped up efforts to ensure that its partner programme is delivering what the channel needs
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September 25, 2020
25
Sep'20
Stay-at-home call puts focus back on security
Rising cyber attacks on home workers underline the important role that security experts in the channel play in keeping customers safe
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September 10, 2020
10
Sep'20
SentinelOne thanks channel for delivering growth
Security player SentinelOne has seen its efforts to expand distribution and increase support for partners pay off in the revenue numbers
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September 09, 2020
09
Sep'20
Cloud Distribution heads to Moon to support growth
Distributor keen to increase opportunities for fresh business opportunities, making a couple of promotions to back up that aim
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September 07, 2020
07
Sep'20
Exclusive Networks expands again with Veracomp buy
Distributor makes two acquisitions in the space of two weeks as it continues to build its global footprint
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August 28, 2020
28
Aug'20
Dell: Working will never quite be the same
Vendor Dell adds its voice to the growing number that expect changing working patterns to remain in place after the coronavirus pandemic is over
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August 27, 2020
27
Aug'20
Kaseya bolsters cyber security stack with latest acquisition
MSP software supplier Kaseya snaps up anti-phishing service Graphus, and signals yet another acquisition on the horizon
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August 12, 2020
12
Aug'20
Check Point launches distribution marketplace strategy
Security player Check Point launches programme to ensure it is covering an increasingly popular route to market
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August 11, 2020
11
Aug'20
SonicWall hands MSSPs network security tools
Vendor moves deeper into the network security world with a product launch that will benefit managed service players
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July 23, 2020
23
Jul'20
Trend Micro gets partners to focus on ‘customer health’
Security player keen to get the channel working alongside users that are being supported with licences and assessments
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July 20, 2020
20
Jul'20
Canalys: Security channel must meet changing demands
There is growth out there in the market, but the channel will need to shift the product mix to ensure it picks it up, says Canalys
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July 17, 2020
17
Jul'20
Vectra targeting fresh customer base with partners
Security player has ambitions to make a mark in the mid-market and is looking to its channel to play a part
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Vectra, Sumo Logic, Konica Minolta and HP work on partner programmes
Vendors continue to enhance channel progammes and sign up more resellers to the fold
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July 09, 2020
09
Jul'20
Kaspersky: Now is not the time to pitch a fresh strategy
Security vendor Kaspersky advises its channel base to focus on helping customers with current problems
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June 30, 2020
30
Jun'20
European Electronique takes Attivo to the public sector
Channel player reports some success with council customers opting for deception technology offering
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June 22, 2020
22
Jun'20
Dell and Rackspace strengthen edge pitch
Vendors launch fresh products and services to make sure the channel has the answers that customers are increasingly looking for