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Information Security Services

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• September 30, 2020 30 Sep'20

  Veeam unveils VASPs

  Data management specialist backs skilled channel specialists who can help solve customer problems

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• August 18, 2020 18 Aug'20

  MSSPs the answer for fed-up SOC staff

  Employees sitting in security operations centres are showing signs of cracking under increasing pressure

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• June 18, 2020 18 Jun'20

  Security rises to the top of the MSP agenda

  Research from Datto and IT Glue provides a snapshot of how managed service players are reacting to the coronavirus

• June 18, 2020 18 Jun'20

  SonicWall channel can boost revenues through networking play

  Last week’s launch of switches and branch solution gives some resellers the chance to multiply the money they can make with the vendor

• June 17, 2020 17 Jun'20

  Collaboration and security dominate Cisco Live agenda

  Cisco rolls out enhancements that should appeal to partners working with customers on maintaining secure collaboration during the Covid-19 pandemic

• June 15, 2020 15 Jun'20

  Agilitas extends reach into security market

  Firm signs up as a Fortinet partner as it looks to make more of an impact in the cyber security space

• June 12, 2020 12 Jun'20

  WatchGuard getting partners up to speed on Panda

  Security player WatchGuard has launched an early access programme so its channel base can quickly get their hands on the fruits of its latest acquisition

• June 11, 2020 11 Jun'20

  SonicWall takes threat protection to the branch level

  SonicWall’s launch of a switch and SD-Branch management solution should provoke interest from channel partners looking to offer wider levels of protection

• June 09, 2020 09 Jun'20

  e92plus adds zero-trust response with Ericom signing

  Against the backdrop of a mounting wave of cyber attacks targeting remote workers, the distie has strengthened its portfolio

• June 09, 2020 09 Jun'20

  Coronavirus exposes security and networking issues

  Research from NTT and a product launch from 8x8 indicate some of the areas where the channel should be focusing

• June 05, 2020 05 Jun'20

  Channel launches continue with XTECH and D|Ops Digital

  A worldwide pandemic has not dampened the entrepreneurial spirit in the channel, with a couple of well-known figures choosing to strike out with startups

• June 04, 2020 04 Jun'20

  Wallix thanks partners for supporting UK ambitions

  Access management player highlights UK growth at a time when the PAM market is experiencing increased demand

• May 27, 2020 27 May'20

  CrowdStrike looking to grow MSP channel base

  CrowdStrike’s freshly appointed European channel head has already identified areas where she can make a difference

• May 22, 2020 22 May'20

  Secureworks launches partner programme with a difference

  Cyber security vendor replaces traditional tiered structure with performance-based model

• May 21, 2020 21 May'20

  Channel at the heart of SecureAge’s UK plans

  Security vendor SecureAge is starting to build its UK presence with one of the priorities being to develop a partner network

• May 14, 2020 14 May'20

  Coronavirus fails to stop consolidation trend

  Deals are still being done as firms look beyond the current crisis to secure a stronger future for their businesses

• May 13, 2020 13 May'20

  Security rising to the top of the pile for MSPs

  Research has indicated an increasing number of SMEs have been targets of cyber attacks and they are reaching out to the channel for support

• May 12, 2020 12 May'20

  Check Point driving partners into growth areas

  Security player Check Point has seen some success in the months since launching the latest incarnation of its partner programme

• May 01, 2020 01 May'20

  Partners need to protect customers from cyber attack during Covid-19

  Managed service player ECS says remote workforces are vulnerable to attackers during lockdown, and partners need to step up to protect them

• April 30, 2020 30 Apr'20

  Channel needs to get creative to solve remote working problems

  The channel is being urged to get into a position to help solve customer remote working challenges

• April 28, 2020 28 Apr'20

  Rapid7 picks up DivvyCloud

  Security player moves to add more cloud visibility to its armoury and respond to customer demand for greater protection and visibility in hosted environments

• April 22, 2020 22 Apr'20

  F5 reveals users facing multi-cloud security concerns

  Vendor’s latest report on application services finds that the EMEA customer base is pro-cloud, but is dealing with some challenges

• April 15, 2020 15 Apr'20

  SecureAge and ITQuoter on the hunt for partners

  The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has not stopped some fresh arrivals landing in the UK with the intention of building up a channel base

• April 14, 2020 14 Apr'20

  SolarWinds adds e92plus to the distributor roster

  Vendor looks to security distributor to take its ITSM offering out to resellers across UK and Ireland

• April 09, 2020 09 Apr'20

  Helping existing customers is key for Forcepoint channel

  Recently appointed EMEA vice-president of sales shares his view of how Forcepoint channel will get through the coronavirus and grow in the future

• April 08, 2020 08 Apr'20

  F5 on the hunt for DevOps channel specialists

  Security player is keen to make sure it has the resellers signed up to support its recent acquisitions

• April 07, 2020 07 Apr'20

  SonicWall enhances MSSP proposition

  Security player continues to develop the support it can provide to the growing managed security services provider community

• April 02, 2020 02 Apr'20

  Security resellers should look to the long-term risk management pitch

  Coronavirus might have sparked spending around securing remote workers, but longer term there are more strategic conversations to be had around risk management

• March 30, 2020 30 Mar'20

  Coronavirus: Partners add value as customers adapt to lockdown

  Face-to-face meetings might not be an option, but the channel can still help users as they adapt to a new reality

• March 26, 2020 26 Mar'20

  Security resellers urged to help users counter Covid-19 phishing scams

  Security specialists have been alerted to a significant rise in scams that aim to trick users into sharing passwords and financial information

• March 26, 2020 26 Mar'20

  Exclusive Networks delivers growth and increases services revenues

  Distributor shares revenue performance numbers for 2019 and outlines plans to provide support for partners coping with coronavirus

• March 19, 2020 19 Mar'20

  Fortinet offers partner flexibility with Engage programme

  Security player Fortinet has launched its partner programme with a conscious move to provide several options for partners looking to work with the vendor

• March 18, 2020 18 Mar'20

  Covid-19: Suppliers arm the channel with free options

  A range of suppliers have responded to the spread of coronavirus by making their technology free for partners to deliver for a limited time

• March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20

  Softcat delivers solid H1, sees no material impact from coronavirus

  The reseller continues to deliver numbers that deliver cheer to investors, with the CEO reporting that there has been no material impact from coronavirus so far

• March 12, 2020 12 Mar'20

  StorageCraft and eSentire increase channel focus

  Vendors StorageCraft and eSentire have indicated that they will double-down on channel efforts as they look for more growth across the rest of 2020

• March 12, 2020 12 Mar'20

  Stritt appointment adds to momentum at SentinelOne

  Endpoint security specialist continues to add depth to its EMEA operations with the introduction of a seasoned channel chief

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• January 14, 2020 14 Jan'20

  Windows 7 turn off sparks security pitches

  The end of support has finally arrived and the spectre of rising security risks is likely to be a boon for the channel

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• September 19, 2019 19 Sep'19

  Quest and SecureAuth look for growth through the channel

  If you have ambitious targets to meet then there is no better way of cranking up the sales activity than deepening relationships with the channel

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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