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Information Security Services
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July 17, 2018
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Jul'18
Customers don't have the skilled staff to man the security barricades
Gartner has warned that two thirds of users do not have the in house staff able to deal with security issues as the ongoing skills crisis continues to hit firms globally
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July 16, 2018
16
Jul'18
Ransomware message getting through
High profile attacks on the NHS and the activities of the channel educating customers has made an impact on ransomware attack figures
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July 11, 2018
11
Jul'18
SonicWall determined to gain share in the mid-market
Security vendor stepping up support for partners as it sets out an ambition to replicate SME efforts in the mid-market space
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July 05, 2018
05
Jul'18
Claranet adds security muscle with NotSoSecure buy
Managed service specialist builds on acquisition of SEC-1 last year with latest purchase to give more depth to its security proposition
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July 04, 2018
04
Jul'18
Exclusive unifies security and cloud approach
A couple of months after it got private investment backing the distributor has outlined its future strategy
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June 28, 2018
28
Jun'18
CrowdStrike warranty stirring up endpoint debate
Legacy security products are coming under more scrutiny and one of those keen to grab the business with its channel is CrowdStrike
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June 26, 2018
26
Jun'18
Nutanix and SonicWall hand partners tools to target the mid-market
Both vendors have launched programmes that will help their channel partners increase sales in the mid-market customer segment
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June 26, 2018
26
Jun'18
Ignition using services to drive channel growth
The distributor is putting the focus on ensuring it can deliver service opportunities for security resellers
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June 25, 2018
25
Jun'18
CompTIA moves to plug cyber security skills gap
The training specialist has been given government funding to help get more people trained up in cyber security
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June 14, 2018
14
Jun'18
Security world showing plenty of channel interest
The recent InfoSec show underlined just how many vendors are keen to work with the channel and build their presence in the market
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June 07, 2018
07
Jun'18
Focus on MSSPs at InfoSec
The annual security industry gathering at Olympia involved plenty of vendors promoting their abilities to support managed service players
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June 06, 2018
06
Jun'18
Tech Data: The security market has to change
The distributor is looking to gain more of a foothold in the market and is coming with a different message for resellers
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June 06, 2018
06
Jun'18
Interview: Miriam Murphy, senior vice president, Advanced Solutions, Europe, Tech Data
It has been just over four months since she was handed the chance to run the Advanced Solutions business across Europe and the focus is on next generation opportunities
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June 05, 2018
05
Jun'18
Forcepoint looks for channel growth with Nuvias
The security vendor has added to its distie roster choosing the pan-European player to support growth ambitions
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June 04, 2018
04
Jun'18
Tech Data steps up security commitment
Distributor aims to double headcount in security operation and open a centre of excellence in Warrington
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May 30, 2018
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May'18
Fortinet increases MSSP support
The security player continues to add depth to the options it can offer those providing managed security services
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May 16, 2018
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May'18
PA Consulting adds Sparkler to the mix
Acquisition will strengthen the digital and brand strategy side of the business
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May 15, 2018
15
May'18
Kaspersky to make life easier for partners with transparency plans
Plans to move a lot of operations from Russia to Switzerland should help partners silence questions of trust
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May 10, 2018
10
May'18
Check Point gains strong channel interest in SaaS approach
The security vendor launched its Security as a Service offering in January and has seen it chime with partner and customer needs
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May 08, 2018
08
May'18
Silobreaker building on partner programme
The security player is looking for more partners having recently launched a UK channel partner programme
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April 23, 2018
23
Apr'18
Security industry has to change to remain an effective opposition to cyber criminals
The cyber criminal world has moved to a platform approach and it increases the challenges for those trying to protect data
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April 19, 2018
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Apr'18
Cofense chooses to go 100% indirect
Security player revamps partner programme as it pledges to go 100% through the channel
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April 17, 2018
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Apr'18
Network problems “dirty secret” for businesses
Customers hoping that their existing firewalls will deliver protection are being naive according to a report
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April 16, 2018
16
Apr'18
Not too late to help users deal with GDPR
There might only be a matter of weeks until the data regulations come into force but resellers can help deliver some common sense support to help users get prepared
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April 13, 2018
13
Apr'18
GDPR: Many firms nowhere near ready
There are slightly more than 40 days to go until GDPR is introduced and many customers are still not ready
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March 29, 2018
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Mar'18
Backup vying for attention over Easter weekend
In between Good Friday and Easter Sunday it's World Backup Day and a reminder with GDPR looming of the need to take data management seriously
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March 28, 2018
28
Mar'18
MSPs can shine a light in the security darkness
Customers know they face security threats but do not know how to deal with them giving MSPs a chance to step in and solve those problems
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March 23, 2018
23
Mar'18
Barracuda uncovers user issues with cloud licensing
A failure to provide customers with a menu of payment options for cloud services could be a problem, according to the vendor's research
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March 22, 2018
22
Mar'18
Security as a Service outpacing traditional offerings
An analysis of the market from Canalys has highlighted the growth in SaaS at a much higher rate than hardware and software products
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March 15, 2018
15
Mar'18
Gigamon planning closer ties with more channel partners
The network visibility specialist is aiming to double the number of focused partners it works with over the course of this year
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March 02, 2018
02
Mar'18
Webroot swells MSP ranks
The latest quarterly numbers from the security player include an update on the increasing number of managed service players that are now working with the firm
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February 26, 2018
26
Feb'18
Security industry warns against mobile threats and cryptocurrency mining
A number of industry threat reports have highlighted the latest problems and areas where resellers need to be providing support to customers
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February 22, 2018
22
Feb'18
Dell EMC steps up support for digital transformation skills
The vendor has rolled out a series of certifications aimed at arming people with the right skills to navigate some of the cloud and security issues that many customers are dealing with
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February 22, 2018
22
Feb'18
Phoenix Business Solutions shuffles senior management pack
It's all change at the top of the legal IT specialist as the CEO moves on to another opportunity
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February 21, 2018
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Feb'18
Vectra planning European expansion post funding
The security firm has secured a round of funding that it intends using to fuel its international expansion
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February 16, 2018
16
Feb'18
GDPR lift and channel revenue expansion help CyberArk
The Q4 numbers from the identity management specialist reveal customers are spending on GDPR and revenues through partners are increasing
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February 15, 2018
15
Feb'18
Customers getting ready as GDPR countdown hits 100 days
With the GDPR data compliance regulations moving ever closer there appears to be encouraging signs that some customers are ready
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February 14, 2018
14
Feb'18
IoT security threat already exercising industry minds
If the Meltdown processor security flaw has shown that some threats have gone under the radar there are also some concerns that IoT could add to the problems unless addressed with extra network security
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February 14, 2018
14
Feb'18
Channel numbers continue to swell at SonicWall
Since spinning out of Dell the security firm has received strong backing from the channel
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February 12, 2018
12
Feb'18
Ransomware education still needed from the channel
Research from Datto reveals that SMEs across Europe are struggling to fend off cyber attacks
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January 24, 2018
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Jan'18
Tech Data increases support for hyper converged, security and cloud
The distributor's Advanced Solutions business has been given investment to ensure it can support resellers around key growth technologies
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January 22, 2018
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Jan'18
The attraction of the single tier approach
Crowdstrike and SecureAuth are both security vendors and have both recently taken the decision to move away from distribution
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January 16, 2018
16
Jan'18
Cisco extending channel reach
The vendor has been leaning on its distribution partners to engage more closely with a broader range of resellers
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January 12, 2018
12
Jan'18
The Spectre silver lining
Customers looking to ensure that their processors are secure could opt for a fresh CPU and that could be a benefit for the hardware channel
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January 05, 2018
05
Jan'18
Channel can help users deal with Meltdown fears
With the world reacting to the Meltdown and Spectre microprocessor chip flaws the channel is in a prime position to offer customers advice
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January 04, 2018
04
Jan'18
Industrialised security threat a major concern
Security vendors are warning that the battle to protect data is being fought on the factory floor
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January 03, 2018
03
Jan'18
GNR signs up Kaspersky Lab to bolster software portfolio
Cyber security player becomes distributor's first signing of 2018 as it moves to expand its software portfolio
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January 03, 2018
03
Jan'18
Training in key areas being offered to resellers
The year is just a few days old and already vendors are making sure that the channel can get access to training to support some of the key areas
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August 15, 2016
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Aug'16
Nebulas snapped up by expansive SecureLink
Security specialist Nebulas has been acquired by Investcorp and will become part of the investment player's SecureLink operation
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March 07, 2016
07
Mar'16
Lack of security awareness poses a major threat to businesses
Organisations are putting their reputation and competitive advantage at risk by not addressing the 'human factor' in cyber security. Could the channel come to the rescue?