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Information Security Services

• 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 10, 2021 10 Jun'21

  Versa Networks on partner recruitment drive

  SASE and SD-WAN specialist has been widening its channel base since launching a global partner programme six months ago

• 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

• May 12, 2021 12 May'21

  HP Wolf Security arms partners with increased PC and printer protection

  Vendor rolls out platform approach to equip partners with tools to help protect customers as they try to fend off a rising volume of attacks

• May 10, 2021 10 May'21

  Certifications and rewards the mix in Check Point’s channel

  Security player provides more details of the recent enhancements to its partner programme

• May 05, 2021 05 May'21

  Avast opens arms to channel partners

  Security player is keen to expand its partner numbers and build on the momentum stirred by the signing of Westcoast earlier this year

• April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21

  Check Point rolls out partner programme enhancements

  Security player is increasing rewards for those that generate fresh orders and is giving a professional services certification for those looking to stand out in the market

• April 23, 2021 23 Apr'21

  Palo Alto Networks emphasises channel specialisations

  Security player has seen partners start to line up behind its certification programme in the weeks since it launched its revised channel programme

• April 20, 2021 20 Apr'21

  Performanta snaps up Identity Experts

  Firm moves for Microsoft gold partner just weeks after landing private equity backing for its growth plans

• April 13, 2021 13 Apr'21

  Datto study links vendor with channel growth

  MSPs opting to work with Datto selling into the SME market are growing by $100,000 a year on average, reveals commissioned study

• March 24, 2021 24 Mar'21

  Bridewell Consulting attracts private equity backing

  Cyber security firm plans to put the funds into bolstering its managed services and expanding the business globally

• March 19, 2021 19 Mar'21

  Performanta latest to attract private equity backing

  Managed security services player Performanta attracts a significant investment from Beech Tree

• March 18, 2021 18 Mar'21

  Exclusive Networks charts a digital course

  Distributor's CEO provides update on progress made last year and ambitions for the rest of 2021

• March 17, 2021 17 Mar'21

  SolarWinds MSP boss talks of focus behind N-Able change

  The firm is planning a rebrand as it goes public under a brand it acquired almost a decade ago, saying the move is a positive for its MSP base

• March 12, 2021 12 Mar'21

  Offices won’t be full for some time to come

  Channel will have a role in helping customers adjust to a hybrid working world, with many staff indicating they will continue to work from home

• March 11, 2021 11 Mar'21

  F-Secure and Barracuda bolster MSP support

  Security players react to changing customer needs with subscription pricing, multi-tenant management and product enhancements

• March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21

  Exclusive Networks UK boss on a strong start to the year

  Coronavirus, Brexit and having to do everything virtually have not dented distributor’s optimism

• March 10, 2021 10 Mar'21

  WatchGuard enhances MSP cloud platform

  Security player continues to add more depth to its cloud platform as it continues to reach out to more MSSPs

• March 09, 2021 09 Mar'21

  Illumio adds to ecosystem with BT Security partnership

  Security player views move to add to its number of relationships a positive for its channel

• March 01, 2021 01 Mar'21

  Veale looks for channel growth at Vectra

  NDR player views the channel as key to growing its footprint in the growing mid-market

• February 24, 2021 24 Feb'21

  Cloud security doubts remain

  Even with the acceleration in adoption of hosted services, the channel will still have to convince some customers that all is safe when it comes to cloud security

• February 24, 2021 24 Feb'21

  Kaseya expands security reach with RocketCyber buy

  MSP specialist continues to add more depth to its platform offering with a cloud-managed SOC now integrated into the portfolio

• February 23, 2021 23 Feb'21

  Trustwave holds out a helping hand to security starters

  Security players referral programme will help those without security skills to still provide support for their customers

• February 22, 2021 22 Feb'21

  Exclusive Networks expands X-OD

  Distributor increases the number of countries that can access its as-a-service offering and increases the vendors involved

• February 22, 2021 22 Feb'21

  Nuvias Group adds to sense of a positive year ahead

  Distributor Nuvias Group shares channel research that reveals many are expecting decent growth in 2021