Data Protection Services
With the emergence of the cloud, more data protection services are being offered as a managed service, and resellers need to be aware of both the menu of options being made available by suppliers, as well as understand how to meet the demand of users looking for data protection services.
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News
09 Oct 2025
Canalys: MSP foundations are eroding
Experts at the Canalys Channel Forum believe the pressure to increase security and the demand for co-managed services are affecting the traditional approach to market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
01 Oct 2025
False sense of security
Adam Williamson, UK country manager, Exclusive Networks, shares the five truths every channel partner should know Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Apr 2018
GDPR: securing data is more than just a technology fix, it’s about understanding human behaviour
Neal Lillywhite, VP EMEA Channel at Forcepoint, argues GDPR is about people and processes as well as technology Continue Reading
By- Neal Lillywhite, VP EMEA Channel at Forcepoint
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News
17 Apr 2018
Network problems “dirty secret” for businesses
Customers hoping that their existing firewalls will deliver protection are being naive according to a report Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2018
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 Continue Reading
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News
13 Apr 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
10 Apr 2018
GDPR: Is time running out or is the clock just starting?
Ian Kilpatrick, EVP Cyber Security for Nuvias Group, looks at whether there are still channel opportunities with GDPR. Continue Reading
By- Ian Kilpatrick, EVP Cyber Security for Nuvias Group
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Feature
09 Apr 2018
Why GDPR spells a channel opportunity
Next month's data compliance rules should generate plenty of chances for the channel to get talking to customers Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
28 Mar 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Mar 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
02 Mar 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
26 Feb 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Feb 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
21 Feb 2018
Vectra planning European expansion post funding
The security firm has secured a round of funding that it intends using to fuel its international expansion Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Feb 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Feb 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Feb 2018
Channel numbers continue to swell at SonicWall
Since spinning out of Dell the security firm has received strong backing from the channel Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Feb 2018
Ransomware education still needed from the channel
Research from Datto reveals that SMEs across Europe are struggling to fend off cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
29 Jan 2018
What's to come? Plenty of cloud and security
The year is still young enough for the great and the good to be making predictions about just what technologies will make a difference in the months ahead Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
23 Jan 2018
Are Claromentis and Iconfirm putting in enough decent crosses for their strikers?
Dealing with customer data is already a challenge and as Nick Booth finds out it is going to get even harder with GDPR coming Continue Reading
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News
22 Jan 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
16 Jan 2018
Cisco extending channel reach
The vendor has been leaning on its distribution partners to engage more closely with a broader range of resellers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Jan 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
05 Jan 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
05 Jan 2018
MicroScope: Grasp the social networking opportunity
An issue looking at the issues around social media, the growth in unclouding and some security industry predictions for the year ahead Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2018
Industrialised security threat a major concern
Security vendors are warning that the battle to protect data is being fought on the factory floor Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
- 04 Jan 2018
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News
03 Jan 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
03 Jan 2018
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
02 Jan 2018
Top ten channel technologies of 2017
The most discussed technologies of last year are also set to dominate 2018 so here is a look back with more than a hint of the themes to come Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Aug 2016
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
21 Mar 2014
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 Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Oct 2013
Ingram Micro buys hardware recycling outfit CloudBlue
Ingram Micro buys into reverse logistics business with acquisition of US-based asset disposition, data destruction and e-waste recycling firm CloudBlue Technologies Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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Opinion
12 May 2011
Government has a role to play in fighting piracy
There will have been few eyebrows raised at the announcement that the UK software piracy figures have stayed the same at 27% with a quarter of the country using unlicensed products. Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor