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Information Security Services
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April 27, 2023
27
Apr'23
Infinigate rebranding setting up the next phase of growth
Distributor talks of ambitious plans to expand the business as it rebrands operations
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April 26, 2023
26
Apr'23
DataSolutions surfs security and cloud wave
Distributor shares revenue growth numbers for past fiscal year and expects market momentum will continue in commercial space
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April 20, 2023
20
Apr'23
IT spending will grow and the channel will take a major share
IDC is expecting growth across Europe in 2023 and is anticipating that around a third of spending will go through partners
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April 18, 2023
18
Apr'23
Security disties e92plus and Distology expanding options
As threats evolve, so does the need for distributors to keep expanding their vendor portfolios
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April 05, 2023
05
Apr'23
Customers asking channel to help rationalise security
A tight economy has encouraged more scrutiny of security estates, with Cisco among those charting a rise in users reaching out for help from partners in sorting out bloated software estates
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April 03, 2023
03
Apr'23
BCN, Daisy and Apogee start Q2 with M&A moves
The first working day of April started with a flurry of activity as consolidation continues across the channel
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March 30, 2023
30
Mar'23
MSPs looking to exploit automation
Kaseya benchmark report into the managed services landscape reveals a desire to improve efficiencies and streamline systems
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March 23, 2023
23
Mar'23
MSPs protecting themselves from security-lax customers
Anecdotal evidence from senior managers at Barracuda reveals the steps managed service providers are taking to make sure they are not exposed to risk
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March 10, 2023
10
Mar'23
SonicWall CEO: Success will come from listening to partners
The recently appointed boss of the cyber security player reveals the importance of working with the channel and the need to keep the dialogue flowing
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March 08, 2023
08
Mar'23
A strong security culture comes from within
The experience of managed service provider Littlefish demonstrates the benefits of developing a company-wide appreciation of security
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March 01, 2023
01
Mar'23
ClickUp and Kroll formalise channel offerings
Firms ClickUp and Kroll are both looking to increase support and rewards for partners engaging through a structured ecosystem and partner programme
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February 28, 2023
28
Feb'23
Increasing enterprise sales bolster Exclusive Networks’ 2022 results
Exclusive Networks’ full-year results make it clear the distributor’s focus on security is continuing to deliver
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February 15, 2023
15
Feb'23
ReliaQuest goes all-in on channel
Cyber security player shares 100% partner commitment at a time that Searchlight Cyber reveals there are emerging opportunities for MSSPs around the dark web
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February 15, 2023
15
Feb'23
ProofPoint and Gatewatcher ramp up partner programmes
Cyber security players are looking for growth with channel offerings that increase support and incentives
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February 10, 2023
10
Feb'23
Insight CEO talks of M&A options
As the firm shared full-year numbers, it also revealed its willingness to grow the business through acquisition
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February 03, 2023
03
Feb'23
EfficientIP gives partners chance to show and tell over DNS
Security player EfficientIP puts free tool in hands of channel partners to help prove the need for more investment from users
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January 26, 2023
26
Jan'23
MDR resonating as an option with both channel and customers
One area tipped for growth by analysts and vendors is managed detection and response – the challenge for partners is to keep on top of training and vendor relationships
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January 25, 2023
25
Jan'23
Channel seen as route to growth for iplicit and Sycope
Vendors iplicit and Sycope look to partners as a way to help drive growth in the UK and extend their market reach
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January 23, 2023
23
Jan'23
SMEs upping security investment in face of growing threats
Research from Datto has provided an update on attitudes across the customer base, and findings from S-RM has underlined ongoing problems developing in-house expertise
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January 20, 2023
20
Jan'23
Bulk of security sales will go through the channel
Forecasts from Canalys around the prospects for the year ahead make it clear partners have a crucial role to play in delivering security technology
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January 19, 2023
19
Jan'23
Abacus Group moving to become MSSP with Gotham buy
Managed service player wants to become known for security, and has made an acquisition to support that ambition
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January 17, 2023
17
Jan'23
Vectra stepping up partner enablement
The detection and response specialist has been focusing on channel recruitment and is now moving into the next stage of enabling those partners to increase growth
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January 12, 2023
12
Jan'23
Eccleston looking for growth at Exclusive Networks
The recently installed UKI managing director views the market as one presenting opportunity for the business to grow
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January 10, 2023
10
Jan'23
TD Synnex and Arrow bolster security options
Distributors TD Synnex and Arrow actively increasing support and vendor options for channel cyber security specialists
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December 16, 2022
16
Dec'22
Users look to channel to plug cyber skills gap
The channel is already seen as a repository of security expertise, and the pressure to deliver that is only set to increase in 2023
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December 15, 2022
15
Dec'22
Zero-trust market has matured over 2022
Zero trust has been used regularly in security conversations and has been making a difference to both channel partners and customers
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December 13, 2022
13
Dec'22
Wib signals channel-building intentions
Security player continues with its plans to build a partner network to support growth ambitions across EMEA
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December 09, 2022
09
Dec'22
Secureworks embarks on channel-first approach
Security player is determined to put its business through partners and is putting the pieces in place to support that ambition
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December 06, 2022
06
Dec'22
Panzura and XtndNet need partners to fight for justice
A couple of vendors with good intentions are looking to build up their channels
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December 01, 2022
01
Dec'22
Ignition holding on to identity post-Exclusive acquisition
A year and a half on from the deal, the distributor is finding that life has remained positive under fresh ownership
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November 25, 2022
25
Nov'22
Westcon-Comstor adds security depth with Okta
Distributor Westcon-Comstor adds more zero-trust capabilities to its portfolio with latest vendor signing
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November 24, 2022
24
Nov'22
Bechtle expands UK footprint with ACS buy
Firm gains greater geographical coverage and access to more managed service skills with acquisition
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November 16, 2022
16
Nov'22
WithSecure focus on commercial making life easier for partners
Security player has seen positives since it launched fresh branding and a focused approach to the market
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November 09, 2022
09
Nov'22
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q3
Distributor shows growth and increased cloud sales activity as it marks a year since its IPO
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November 04, 2022
04
Nov'22
11:11 makes double acquisition to bolster market position
Move for Sungard Availability Services’ Recovery Services business and Sungard AS’s Cloud and Managed Services business adds to a growing number of deals struck this year
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November 04, 2022
04
Nov'22
Softcat shines light on customer spending priorities
Security tops the list of areas where users will invest in the next 12 months
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November 02, 2022
02
Nov'22
Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security enhance partner support
Vendors Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security are using programmes and training to keep momentum going across their respective channel bases
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October 21, 2022
21
Oct'22
MSP drive continues at WatchGuard Technologies
Security player has continued to see high levels of channel activity among the managed service provider community
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October 20, 2022
20
Oct'22
Sophos expects MDR approach will chime with MSSPs
Security player’s plans to make third-party compatibility really mean something should arm managed service providers with more flexibility
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October 20, 2022
20
Oct'22
Canalys: Channel optimistic despite threat of challenging 2023
Channel Forum event concludes with a sense that although there are clouds on the economic horizon, the fundamentals for the channel are sound and the reasons for customers to keep spending still exist
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October 14, 2022
14
Oct'22
Babble acquires again to strengthen security position
Firm seals seventh deal of the year so far as it looks to add more depth to its cyber security position
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October 07, 2022
07
Oct'22
Barracuda looks to new CRO to share best practices
Security player’s recently appointed CRO will look at how it can take the best bits of its global channel activities and share them to improve its routes to market
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October 06, 2022
06
Oct'22
Context: Channel remains optimistic
Research from market watcher shows most across the European channel are feeling upbeat, even if that sentiment is not shared with all their customers
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September 15, 2022
15
Sep'22
Claroty bringing in Medigate partners
Operational technology security player is bedding in partners that have come on board following acquisition that took the firm into the healthcare market
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September 14, 2022
14
Sep'22
UK enterprise deals a highlight of Exclusive H1
Distributor shares positive half-year numbers, indicating growth across EMEA as the security market continues to motor
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September 07, 2022
07
Sep'22
Kaspersky enhances programme and Mimecast turns to Exclusive
Security vendors make moves to improve life for partners through enhancements and through deepening its distributor relationship
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August 16, 2022
16
Aug'22
The Westcon-Comstor apprentice experience
The experience of an apprentice who has gone through Westcon-Comstor’s programme underlines how important the apprenticeships are to attracting the next generation of talent
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August 09, 2022
09
Aug'22
Supply chain attacks spark security investments
There have been several episodes of attacks in the software supply chain world, and MSPs in general are feeling the heat
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August 02, 2022
02
Aug'22
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q2
Distributor buoyed by security and cloud growth as it reports second-quarter numbers
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July 22, 2022
22
Jul'22
Cheap malware kits put channel under pressure
Research from HP underlines just how easy it is for criminals to get hold of malware, and the need for partners to protect customers