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• May 20, 2014 20 May'14

  Symantec adds muscle to SME efforts

  Symantec has taken the wraps off a product aimed squarely at helping firms with less than 20 staff secure themselves

• May 16, 2014 16 May'14

  Cloud adoption continues despite recent security revelations

  Even with security worries still buzzing around users are taking steps towards the cloud in ever greater numbers

• May 16, 2014 16 May'14

  Money still to be made from dealing with old security threats

  The security industry might like to focus on the latest threats but there is still plenty of need for resellers to deal with problems that are more than a decade old

• May 16, 2014 16 May'14

  Sophos boss warns large numbers of SMEs are not fully protected

  The boss of security firm Sophos has warned that large numbers of SMEs are not using their products properly leaving them under protected

• May 15, 2014 15 May'14

  Sophos CEO talks of need for more security innovation

  In his keynote at the Sophos Partner Connections conference the firm's CEO has talked of the need for more innovation in the security industry

• May 14, 2014 14 May'14

  Cyber liability insurance isn’t worth the cost

  Despite the growth in insurance schemes to cover cyber attack the public is not confident they would ever pay out according to AppRiver

• May 14, 2014 14 May'14

  McAfee woos resellers with SaaS platform

  McAfee has teamed up with Arrow to provide a SaaS service for resellers targeting SMEs

• May 13, 2014 13 May'14

  F-Secure cloud service aims for SMEs

  F-Secure has taken the wraps off an SME cloud secure service to try and restore some confidence in hosted data offerings

• May 07, 2014 07 May'14

  Malware growth sets new records

  The latest figures from AppRiver indicate that malware is growing at a rate not seen for six years

• May 06, 2014 06 May'14

  Symantec adds competencies and increases rewards for partners

  Symantec has taken the wraps off a number of new partner competencies and will increase rewards later this year

• May 02, 2014 02 May'14

  Sophos keeps aiming to make it simple

  Sophos is sticking with its approach to provide more simplicity to partners and customers

• May 02, 2014 02 May'14

  Microsoft includes XP in Explorer security update

  Even with support for Windows XP officially ended Microsoft has decided to include the operating system in its latest security update

• May 02, 2014 02 May'14

  ViaSat uses freedom of information to expose data breach problems

  Figures from the ICO and the police obtained by ViaSat have raised serious concerns over the amount of sensitive data that is being lost or stolen

• May 01, 2014 01 May'14

  Security specialists in prime position to take managed services high ground

  Barracuda Networks has identified a preference from users for managed service providers with a strong security background

• May 01, 2014 01 May'14

  Comodo looks for channel growth

  Anti virus player Comodo is looking to shake-up the UK market pitching itself as a saviour for resellers using rival products

• April 30, 2014 30 Apr'14

  SME security attacks drop but need for vigilance remains

  The latest PwC security breaches report indicates the volume of SME attacks has dropped but the cost of being a victim of a cyber attack has risen

• April 30, 2014 30 Apr'14

  WatchGuard readies channel programme

  WatchGuard is close to launching a revised channel programme that puts the emphasis on rewarding value

• April 29, 2014 29 Apr'14

  Mobile threats creating channel security opportunities

  The latest mobile threat report from F-Secure comes against a backdrop of the InfoSec show in London with mobility one of the major themes for the industry

• April 28, 2014 28 Apr'14

  Microsoft XP users facing Explorer security threat

  Just a couple of weeks after support ended for Windows XP ended Microsoft has revealed that Internet Explorer has a security vulnerability

• April 28, 2014 28 Apr'14

  SaaS player Alert Logic pitches up in Cardiff

  Security as a Service specialist Alert Logic has set up a Cardiff operation to provide better levels of service to UK customers

• April 23, 2014 23 Apr'14

  Lieberman Software aims to ramp up European sales

  Having established a handful of regional offices across Europe Lieberman Software is now looking to increase sales further in the region

• April 22, 2014 22 Apr'14

  Cloud facing growing security threats

  The cloud is becoming more of a target for cyber criminals according to Security-as-a-Service specialist Alert Logic

• April 15, 2014 15 Apr'14

  Employees ruling the roost in system security

  Over half of the UK’s IT and security professionals have no idea what employees are up to on endpoint devices, claims a survey from the Ponemon Instititute and Avecto, a security firm

• April 14, 2014 14 Apr'14

  Channel expertise to drive Acronis acquisition strategy

  Acronis is set to embark on an extensive acquisition and growth strategy to drive the adoption of its AnyData Engine and achieve an ambitious billion dollar revenue goal

• April 14, 2014 14 Apr'14

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 11 April 2014

  XP shutdown arrives, SME spending on the rise, and Ingram reports channel network success. Catch up on the biggest stories from the past seven days

• April 11, 2014 11 Apr'14

  Cisco and Juniper products hit by Heartbleed bug

  Cisco and Juniper have advised customers that they are working hard to overcome problems caused by the Heartbleed bug.

• April 10, 2014 10 Apr'14

  Exertis Micro-P reshuffles B2B operations to add value

  Exertis Micro-P has made changes to its B2B operations as it looks to respond to the reseller need for more technical support

• April 09, 2014 09 Apr'14

  EMC highlights storage and security opportunities as data explodes

  EMC has signaled the explosion of data in the next six years will provide opportunities for both storage and security specialists

• April 08, 2014 08 Apr'14

  XP support shut down sparks call for security spending

  The end of support for Microsoft XP has raised calls for some action from customers about security

• April 08, 2014 08 Apr'14

  Palo Alto Ignite: Bringing some discipline to big data protection

  Nick Booth chats up the security boffins at Palo Alto Networks’ Ignite conference, and finds out how to bring some discipline to data protection.

• April 04, 2014 04 Apr'14

  New Networks First MD forges managed security future

  Recently-appointed Networks First managing director Tom Mulvaney sets his sights on growing the managed network provider’s security practice in the face of channel demand

• April 02, 2014 02 Apr'14

  Fortinet bolsters UK team with former F5 staffers

  Fortinet has expanded its UK management team with a couple of former F5 Networks staffers

• April 02, 2014 02 Apr'14

  F-Secure reveals out of date software extends beyond XP

  The current focus might be on the security risks caused by the demise of Windows XP but F-Secure has found the problem goes much further

• April 01, 2014 01 Apr'14

  XP hits week countdown and security fears mount

  With just a week to go before Microsoft pulls the plug on Windows XP support the worries about cyber attacks are mounting

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Government takes wraps off cyber emergency response team

  After some delay the government has finally launched the Cyber Emergency Response Team

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 28 March 2014

  Catch up on all the biggest channel news stories from the past week, including full coverage of HP Global Partner Conference and Cisco Partner Summit in Las Vegas

• March 25, 2014 25 Mar'14

  Entatech signs Panda to widen security cloud options

  Entatech has become a Panda Security distribution partner as it looks to extend the cloud options that its reseller customers can offer users

• March 24, 2014 24 Mar'14

  Enterprise mobility player SOTI kicks off Altitude programme

  In reaction to growing resellers numbers enterprise mobility player SOTI has launched a comprehensive partner programme

• March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14

  Capita buys security VAR Network Technology Solutions

  Acquisition of London, Yorks-based reseller gives services giant Capita extra clout around intrusion detection, data loss and remote working

• March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14

  Worries mount around XP based ATM machines

  With hundreds of thousands of ATMs running Windows XP there are worries about the security of those machines once support runs out for the OS in 18 days time

• March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14

  Symantec fires CEO as the hunt for growth continues

  Symantec has parted company with its CEO as the vendor looks for fresh leadership to boost its fortunes

• March 20, 2014 20 Mar'14

  Proximity talks expansion in virtualisation, security markets

  As it reflects on a successful year of growth, UC and managed services provider Proximity Communications has revealed it is looking to grow into new markets to improve its end-to-end offering

• March 18, 2014 18 Mar'14

  IDC: UTM demand propping up the security appliance market

  The demand for unified threat management has kept an otherwise flat security appliance market ticking over in 2013, according to IDC

• March 14, 2014 14 Mar'14

  WatchGuard points to distributed enterprise reseller opportunity

  The rise in mobile workers is creating a need for more sophisticated security products for home-based staff

• March 11, 2014 11 Mar'14

  Radware brings in channel expertise to bolster business

  Radware has appointed a UK and Ireland regional director with channel experience

• March 10, 2014 10 Mar'14

  Security veteran Rafferty joins Clearswift

  Following spells at Sophos and Proofpoint Ciaran Rafferty has joined fellow security specialist Clearswift

• March 10, 2014 10 Mar'14

  Sophos adds advanced threat functionality for SME users

  Sophos has included advanced threat protection as part of a number of enhancements to its UTM product line

• March 05, 2014 05 Mar'14

  F-Secure warns of increasing security challenge with XP

  Those users sticking with Windows XP will find security becoming a harder issue once Microsoft reduces support for the OS

• March 04, 2014 04 Mar'14

  IBM plans to shine stronger light on security expertise

  IBM is looking to shout louder about its security capability as it looks to inform the channel of the options it can deliver

• February 27, 2014 27 Feb'14

  Energy firms not doing enough to fend off cyber attacks

  Reports that the energy sector is failing to get insurance cover against the risk of cyber attacks has drawn some criticism for the sector from security vendors

• February 25, 2014 25 Feb'14

  Lancope only months away from launch of UK partner programme

  Network security specialist Lancope has taken the wraps off a partner programme in the US with plans to introduce it to the UK in a couple of months

• February 24, 2014 24 Feb'14

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 21 February 2014

  SCC buys into managed print game, Andy Gass returns to Blighty, and Phoenix offers assistance to sunken SMEs. Catch up on the biggest channel news stories of last week

• February 21, 2014 21 Feb'14

  NTT Com joins hands with Palo Alto Networks in global agreement

  NTT Com Security – formerly Integralis – teams up with Palo Alto to expand its managed services offering

• February 20, 2014 20 Feb'14

  McAfee increases offering to channel MSPs

  McAfee extends MSP programme to account for growing security-as-a-service demand

• February 19, 2014 19 Feb'14

  HDS extends partnership with Symantec to take advantage of big data surge

  HDS is extending its partnership with Symantec to resell Symantec NetBackup data protection software and Enterprise Vault information archiving software

• February 19, 2014 19 Feb'14

  Phoenix offers help to flood-stricken SME customers

  Phoenix IT Group launches a new service for SMEs affected by the unprecedented storms and flooding of recent weeks

• February 18, 2014 18 Feb'14

  Sophos open to channel technical advice

  Sophos has shown it is willing to listen to the channel involving reseller CTOs in its product decision making process

• February 17, 2014 17 Feb'14

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 14 February 2014

  Claranet CEO talks cloud channel landscape, Yorks cricketer heads to Big Technology and Discount-Licensing hits out at FAST. Catch up on last week's biggest channel news stories

• February 12, 2014 12 Feb'14

  FireEye plans for marketing spend

  Security specialist FireEye has indicated it will spend heavily on marketing and sales to boost its position in the market

• February 12, 2014 12 Feb'14

  Exclusive Networks sharpens up reseller support service plans

  New service from growing VAD Exclusive Networks pledges to make maintenance and support services accreditation a doddle for reseller partners

• February 11, 2014 11 Feb'14

  EfficientIP adds DNS engine to the portfolio

  EfficientIP has added a hybrid DNS engine to its product mix to provide greater mobile protection

• February 10, 2014 10 Feb'14

  Sophos acquires Cyberoam to boost networking portfolio

  Sophos has splashed out to pick up Cyberoam as it looks to extend its networking security options

• February 07, 2014 07 Feb'14

  Imperva seals double acquisition to boost cloud options

  Enterprise security player Imperva has extended its cloud options with a couple of deals to buy start-ups

• February 04, 2014 04 Feb'14

  UK dodges a place in the Sophos dirty dozen

  The UK has avoided being listed in the top dozen countries guilty of producing spam

• February 03, 2014 03 Feb'14

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 31 January 2014

  Azzurri boss departs after restructure, channel speaks out over Windows XP malware support, and Cisco in cloud conflict warning. Catch up on the biggest channel news stories from last week

• January 30, 2014 30 Jan'14

  Symantec channel strategy changes on track

  One year into its transformation process the CEO of Symantec has underlined its determination to improve its channel strategy

• January 28, 2014 28 Jan'14

  Blades and data centre appliances drive Check Point growth

  Software blades and data centre appliances delivered for security player Check Point in its last fiscal year

• January 28, 2014 28 Jan'14

  Security industry hoping Data Privacy Day jogs cyber fears

  With 28 January marking Data Privacy Day the hope among some in the security industry is that the focus on the issue will spark user action

• January 27, 2014 27 Jan'14

  Windows XP security concerns linger on

  Despite Microsoft extending malware support on Windows XP channel players have highlighted the need to remain vigilant

• January 24, 2014 24 Jan'14

  Hardware recycling market facing tougher tests

  Those offering hardware recycling could find life becoming harder as legislation steps up and customer worries about data leakage increases

• January 21, 2014 21 Jan'14

  Druva takes wraps off channel programme

  Backup and file sharing specialist Druva has taken the wraps off a channel partner programme to increase its reseller numbers

• January 21, 2014 21 Jan'14

  Corero losses to widen but net cash, sales both up

  Network security firm Corero says 2013 EBITDA loss will be wider than first thought, but urges patience as cash position, sales both improve

• January 14, 2014 14 Jan'14

  Becrypt teams up with Motion Computing

  Becrypt has deepened its relationship with tablet maker Motion Computing to create a pitch for the police and emergency services market

• January 14, 2014 14 Jan'14

  Sophos backs government cyber security campaign

  Sophos has thrown its weight behind government efforts to try to improve small business awareness of security risks

• January 13, 2014 13 Jan'14

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 10 January 2014

  McAfee brand killed off by Intel, Avnet gets new UK management and Gartner bets on enterprise software. Catch up on the biggest channel news stories from the past week

• January 08, 2014 08 Jan'14

  ZyXEL picks e92plus for security push

  SME networking vendor ZyXEL signals 2014 agenda with recruitment of e92plus to drive its security sales

• January 08, 2014 08 Jan'14

  D-Link hands Routledge UK sales, marketing manager role

  Former European business development boss takes charge of UK and Ireland sales and marketing efforts

• January 07, 2014 07 Jan'14

  Becrypt looks for US growth with Synnex appointment

  London-based mobile security vendor Becrypt has signed its first American distributor as it looks for significant growth overseas

• January 07, 2014 07 Jan'14

  McAfee brand killed off by Intel

  Intel CEO Brian Krzanich announces the end of the line for iconic security brand McAfee at CES Las Vegas

• January 03, 2014 03 Jan'14

  Cloud and mobility causing security concerns

  Cloud and mobile devices are two of the areas that will require more security investment in the year ahead according to some in the industry

• January 03, 2014 03 Jan'14

  FireEye extends reach with Mandiant buy

  FireEye has picked up its technology partner Mandiant in a move designed to give it greater real-time security response options

• January 02, 2014 02 Jan'14

  MicroScope's top stories: December 2013

  AMD predicts PC resurgence, Microsoft launches cloud partner network, and HP unveils 2014 hardware ranges. Catch up on the biggest channel news stories from December 2013

• December 12, 2013 12 Dec'13

  Security market consolidation expected in 2014

  With cyber threats becoming ever more sophisticated the expectation from Sophos is that some of its rivals will struggle to keep up next year

• December 11, 2013 11 Dec'13

  Outsourcery bags £4.2m to support public sector ambitions

  Cloud infrastructure specialist Outsourcery raises £4.2m from a new share placement as it builds out a CESG IL3-compliant platform for government work

• December 10, 2013 10 Dec'13

  Sophos warns against increasing mobile security threats

  In its latest threat report Sophos has warned against the growing complexity of mobile security threats

• December 09, 2013 09 Dec'13

  Backup Technologies offers lifeline to Symantec Backup Exec.cloud channel

  Iomart-owned Backup Technologies offers migration path for stranded Symantec Backup Exec.cloud partners and customers

• December 09, 2013 09 Dec'13

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 6 December 2013

  AMD sees bespoke system builders fighting back, EC lets DiData acquisition plans slip, and Microsoft simplifies licensing. Catch up on the biggest channel news stories from last week

• December 03, 2013 03 Dec'13

  Accumuli acquisition strategy paying off

  Accumuli's decision to buy Signify in June has already helped swell half year numbers

• December 02, 2013 02 Dec'13

  MicroScope's top stories, November 2013

  Fujitsu bosses on the offensive, Microsoft parts ways with Avnet TS, and Acer CEO not functioning as intended. Catch up with the biggest IT channel news stories from November 2013

• December 02, 2013 02 Dec'13

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 29 November 2013

  HP CEO's vision for 3D printers, Riverbed chucks revenue targets, and Exclusive Networks CARMS things down a bit. Check out some of the bigger stories from the past week

• December 02, 2013 02 Dec'13

  Accumuli bolsters big data credentials with Eqalis buy

  Security player Accumuli has moved to improve its position in the big data market after acquiring Bracknell-based Eqalis

• November 29, 2013 29 Nov'13

  Authentication service benefits smaller firms

  Infosec Cloud has launched of a fully managed tokenless, two factor authentication service to benefit smaller companies

• November 29, 2013 29 Nov'13

  Check Point needs more channel help with 3D service

  Check Point has put out the call for more help from resellers in meeting the demand from customers for its 3D security testing service

• November 28, 2013 28 Nov'13

  Check Point UK boss outlines channel investment plans

  Check Point is going to beef up the sales and technical resources available to the channel next year

• November 28, 2013 28 Nov'13

  On-demand pen tests latest addition to Trustwave MSP offer

  Trustwave adds subscription-based penetration testing to its portfolio for the first time, offering partners new options around managed security offerings

• November 27, 2013 27 Nov'13

  Exclusive Networks CARM programme calms VAR security worries

  SuperVAD Exclusive Networks fires up a new channel campaign to help security resellers explore their options around cyber attack remediation and mitigation

• November 25, 2013 25 Nov'13

  WatchDox adds more oomph to Cloud Distribution mobility practice

  WatchDox mobility capabilities enhance Cloud Distribution reseller plays into regulated industries such as financial and legal services

• November 25, 2013 25 Nov'13

  MicroScope's top stories, week ending 22 November 2013

  Acer's CEO that never was, Colt adds cloud oomph to ArrowSphere, and Redcentric devours InTechnology managed services arm. Catch up on last week's biggest channel news stories

• November 20, 2013 20 Nov'13

  Customer needs come first as Symantec revises channel strategy

  Symantec is asking resellers to move away from a product sale to focus on delivering wider solutions that meet customer needs

• November 19, 2013 19 Nov'13

  Sophos finds SMEs fail to take cyber threats seriously

  Large numbers of SMEs are failing to take security seriously under the mistaken impression that the risk to their businesses has been overstated