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Data Protection Services

• October 14, 2021 14 Oct'21

  Datto CEO urges MSP world to talk security

  Tim Weller used his keynote at DattoCon to underline the sense that this is a moment for the industry to face up to the need to protect data through the entire supply chain

• October 12, 2021 12 Oct'21

  Sophos opts to ratchet up UK distie numbers

  Security player adds a couple more distribution partners to its line-up as it looks for more growth

• October 07, 2021 07 Oct'21

  Q&A: Todd Thibodeaux, CompTIA

  Industry body’s boss was on stage this week to talk about the need for more diversity and for the channel to continue improving its skills

• October 07, 2021 07 Oct'21

  Canalys Channel Forum: The channel is thriving

  The channel has emerged from the pandemic with growth, but as the world reopens, economic, technological and cultural challenges are emerging

• October 01, 2021 01 Oct'21

  Clavister aims to widen appeal with subscription model

  Security player arms resellers with flexible pricing models to tempt users that might previously have been put off by the prospect of large capital investments

• September 24, 2021 24 Sep'21

  Ivanti offers white glove service to encourage cross-selling

  Vendor wants partners to sell more of its security portfolio and take advantage of the acquisitions it has made in the past year

• September 23, 2021 23 Sep'21

  Exclusive Networks starts life as a public company

  Distributor rings the bell on the Euronext in Paris as it seals its IPO and starts trading shares in the business

• September 21, 2021 21 Sep'21

  Forcepoint: Zero trust has to be about the data

  Security firm Forcepoint’s Northern EMEA vice-president says that while the term ‘zero trust’ is overused, the need for the technology remains high

• September 15, 2021 15 Sep'21

  Sharp moves beyond hardware focus in partner programme

  Sharp has adapted its approach to rewarding partners and, elsewhere, Sumo Logic has added some heavyweight names to its programme

• September 13, 2021 13 Sep'21

  An overlooked cyber security concern: How MSPs can alleviate potential risks

  Managed service providers do many positive things, but they also come with risk. Those that want to ensure they minimise those for customers need to be taking a close look at their vendor choices

• September 02, 2021 02 Sep'21

  Beyond Identity building up UK channel

  Password management player is keen to add more partners and keep its recently signed distributors busy

• August 19, 2021 19 Aug'21

  Inbound partner request fuels Skurio expansion

  Digital risk protection player approached by partner in Pakistan giving the vendor a chance to jump-start its channel activities in the region

• August 12, 2021 12 Aug'21

  Supply chain the target for cyber criminals

  Research from Webroot indicates a rising number of attacks and Ordr exposes the work still needed to move some customers away from ageing systems

• August 11, 2021 11 Aug'21

  Chess and Flow Communications add pen testing via acquisitions

  Two channel firms add depth to their cyber security portfolios with deals that add highly regarded penetration testing players

• August 10, 2021 10 Aug'21

  SonicWall thanks partners as it turns 30

  Security player SonicWall marks milestone and recognises the importance of having an indirect model

• July 26, 2021 26 Jul'21

  Ultima Labs adds more security to platform offering

  Firm continues to innovate and react to user calls for more options with its IA-Cloud platform

• July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21

  ConnectWise bolsters security partnership with SentinelOne

  MSPs will be given the chance to access a wider range of data protection products as ConnectWise looks to increase its security profile

• July 23, 2021 23 Jul'21

  There is a need for more visibility over security

  Channel needs to be clearer about the need to test recovery processes before customers get hit by an attack

• July 22, 2021 22 Jul'21

  Digital a major part of the strategy at Nuvias

  Distributor is extending its online tools for resellers that want to use them and its recently acquired Cloud Distribution business has been adding to its portfolio

• July 21, 2021 21 Jul'21

  Node4 expands Microsoft expertise with TNP buy

  Addition of Microsoft gold partner will add more expertise and knowledge to managed service provider’s business

• July 19, 2021 19 Jul'21

  Successful security partners have depth, confidence and services

  Research from Canalys backed by Trend Micro and Tech Data uncovers most successful traits of those operating at the top of their game in the security channel

• July 19, 2021 19 Jul'21

  Cyren in partner recruitment mode

  Email security player is looking to build its partner base at a time when the demand for products is increasing

• July 13, 2021 13 Jul'21

  ECSC taps into managed response demand

  Security player has seen increased revenues in its managed threat and response operation in the first half of 2021

• July 12, 2021 12 Jul'21

  Datto CTO has seen MSP security awareness rise

  Even before Kaseya was hit by a high-profile ransomware attack, the need for managed service providers to recognise security was already on the rise

• July 09, 2021 09 Jul'21

  Westcon-Comstor boss applauds growth through challenging times

  Distributor has seen its partner base expand, has managed inventory in the face of shortages and is in a position to surf the rising demand for security and infrastructure solutions

• July 08, 2021 08 Jul'21

  Kaseya pledges support for MSPs hit by ransomware attack

  MSP specialist sets asides millions to help those affected by the ransomware attack that hit the firm five days ago

• July 07, 2021 07 Jul'21

  Kaseya working to get systems back online

  Firm gives update on progress since high-profile ransomware attack hit the managed service player over the weekend

• July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21

  Pixel snaps up security player Cyphra

  Acquisition will add more security depth to Pixel’s cloud and managed service Perfect Image operation

• July 06, 2021 06 Jul'21

  Exclusive Networks increases startup coverage with Ignition buy

  Adding Ignition will give Exclusive the opportunity to support security vendors from beginners to established global players

• July 05, 2021 05 Jul'21

  Kaseya attack leaves MSPs asking more security questions

  The latest ransomware attack on a firm operating in the managed service sector further underlines the need to protect data and ensure supply chain integrity

• July 05, 2021 05 Jul'21

  Acquisitions fuel strong first half at Restore

  Recycling and data management player’s trading statement indicates it has enjoyed 2021 so far

• July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21

  Exclusive Networks and Exertis add security depth

  Distributors signing vendors to react to increasing demand for data protection solutions

• July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21

  Barracuda MSP adds XDR and SOC with Skout buy

  Barracuda will gain more security depth for managed service providers through the Skout Cybersecurity acquisition, made at a time when security remains a top customer concern

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  Arrow ECS continues to bolster security portfolio

  Distributor makes third signing in just a matter of weeks as it keeps adding more depth to the options it can put in front of resellers

• June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21

  Lacework looks for channel support in EMEA expansion

  Cloud security player is looking to build a partner network as it expands on this side of the Atlantic

• June 25, 2021 25 Jun'21

  Sophos opts for Arrow Electronics as first UK distributor

  Security vendor looks to Arrow to help extend its reach and get to a greater number of channel partners

• June 24, 2021 24 Jun'21

  Channel fuelling momentum at SonicWall

  Security player SonicWall lifts lid on how 2020 went, with its increased support for managed services players helping to support growth

• June 16, 2021 16 Jun'21

  Avast reaches out to SMEs with Enterprise Nation tie-up

  Security player will work with business membership group to help protect and train its extensive small business community

• June 15, 2021 15 Jun'21

  Zscaler and Bitglass reports expose pandemic cyber security risks

  Research issued by cloud security specialists gives channel pointers on some of the current pain points for customers

• June 09, 2021 09 Jun'21

  Northamber, Nuvias and Tech Data add to vendor rosters

  Distributors add Lenovo, Deep Instinct and Proofpoint to their rosters and get briefed to work with partners to go after the SME market

• June 08, 2021 08 Jun'21

  Not all AI is equal, security channel warned

  Vectra AI adds its voice to others that have warned partners to consider the merits of a product using artificial intelligence

• June 02, 2021 02 Jun'21

  WatchGuard adds Panda range to MSP cloud platform

  Security player integrates the fruits of last year’s acquisition into its cloud platform to make life easier for managed serviced providers

• May 28, 2021 28 May'21

  Deep Instinct reaches out to MSSPs

  Cyber security firm says it is taking a different approach – and the channel can benefit

• May 25, 2021 25 May'21

  Nuvias acquires Cloud Distribution

  Security, cloud and networking player adds more muscle with a move to pick up fellow UK-focused VAD

• May 24, 2021 24 May'21

  Significant growth in anti-phising tools as channel moves to protect users

  Figures from Context and research from Mimecast shine a light on the impact of spam and phishing attacks

• May 21, 2021 21 May'21

  Channel backs government plans to tighten supply chain security

  DCMS consultation around MSP security is a chance for the industry to prove its worth and demonstrate that it can be a secure source of data services

• May 21, 2021 21 May'21

  Digital risk rising up the channel agenda

  Focus on data protection has increased over the course of the pandemic with Skurio and its partners able to tap into growing demand

• May 20, 2021 20 May'21

  Cloud Distribution, Tech Data and Distology adding to vendor portfolios

  Distributors add vendors to their rosters as demand for security tools continues to surge across the channel

• May 17, 2021 17 May'21

  Government looks into strengthening MSP security

  Consultation opens to gather views of managed service providers as DCMS focuses on tightening supply chain security

• May 13, 2021 13 May'21

  Ascertus and DataSolutions tap into growth areas

  Channel players report growth in remote working and security solutions as customers reacted to the pandemic