Threat Management Solutions and Services
There are various tools on the market that enable users to gauge the threat levels that they face across their networks, web sites and through staff remote access. As the threats evolve, the need for the channel to remain informed of the latest developments is crucial, and this section of the site will provide the latest information on unified threat management solutions.
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News
09 Apr 2024
Tomlin looking for UK growth at Exclusive Networks
As he officially starts his role as UK&I managing director, Exclusive Networks’ fresh country lead Rob Tomlin outlines his reasons for taking on the role as well as his ambitions for the future Continue Reading
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News
28 Mar 2024
Exclusive bolsters APAC operations
Second acquisition in the space of four months gives the distributor a platform to increase the Asia-Pacific region’s contribution to the overall business Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2022
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 Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2022
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q2
Distributor buoyed by security and cloud growth as it reports second-quarter numbers Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2022
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 Continue Reading
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News
20 Jul 2022
Channel strategy delivering growth for Osirium Technologies
Security player Osirium Technologies provides a momentum update on the progress made in the first half of the year, with partners key to helping deliver growth Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2022
Trellix underlines MSP cyber threats
Security player adds to the growing weight of evidence that the channel is a target for cyber criminals Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2022
Infinigate snaps up Nuvias security and networking operations
Combined entity of Infinigate and Nuvias will create a powerful pan-European cyber security focused distributor Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Jul 2022
MicroScope: The slow march to Windows 11
It's taken a while, but the latest Microsoft OS is having an impact – read all about the journey to Windows 11, as well as the uptake of co-innovation and co-creation strategies in the channel, and Broadcom's acquisition of VMware Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
Forescout invests heavily in UK channel growth
Firm cuts ribbon on fresh London HQ and looks to Exclusive Networks to support ambitions across Western Europe Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2022
Distology, Nuvias and Exclusive Networks extend security relationships
Distributors continue to sign, deepen and reach out across the industry to improve the levels of protection that resellers can offer Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2022
SMEs leaning more heavily on MSPs, says research
Research from JumpCloud reveals increased momentum in the shift by small and medium-sized customers towards working with the managed service model Continue Reading
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E-Zine
10 Jun 2022
MicroScope: A return to face-to-face meetings
With the world emerging from the pandemic, what role does the personal event and face-to-face meetings hold in business? Also read about the next step for the future of collaboration and communication services, and why there needs to be greater diversity across the channel Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
Ultima beefs up security with The AntiSocial Engineer buy
The Ultima and AntiSocial Engineer deal provides access to expertise around vulnerability exposure and remediation through education and understanding human nature Continue Reading
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News
19 May 2022
Exclusive Networks and Nuvias expanding security portfolios
Distributors Exclusive Networks and Nuvias sign fresh vendors as they look to cover a greater number of emerging threats Continue Reading
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News
11 May 2022
Ivanti turns to Cloud Distribution to go two-tier
Networking and security player decides the time is right to move from a single-tier approach and work with distribution Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2022
Security and cloud drive Exclusive Networks’ Q1
Distributor shares first-quarter numbers with eyes on building on it to deliver a strong fiscal year Continue Reading
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E-Zine
06 May 2022
MicroScope: Charging at SME security challenges
With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2022
Distology: MSSP consolidation is a customer concern
Distributor shares findings of research that gave customers an opportunity to say where they felt the disruption to the industry was coming from in the next few years Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2022
Increased risks mean SMEs must spend on security
Facing growing threats and becoming even more frequent targets for criminals, the channel’s key customer base needs to improve its level of protection if it is to thrive Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Exclusive Networks shares first public FY numbers
Distributor’s strategy is paying off as the business records decent growth and shares a positive outlook for 2022 Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2022
F-Secure rebrand should benefit channel
CEO outlines reasons why the emergence of WithSecure will be a positive development for its partners Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Mar 2022
How to reconfigure the IT industry
Nick Booth catches up with Ciara Campbell, senior security engineer at Tenable. , to get her take on the changing world of the security industry Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2022
CrowdStrike ushers in new channel chief after decent growth
Vendor shuffles its management pack after announcing triple-digit growth in its MSSP business in the last fiscal year Continue Reading
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News
08 Mar 2022
Deep Instinct still on the hunt for MSSPs
Security player has been building its partner base and continues to keep the door open for more to sign up Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Mar 2022
Five-minute interview: Matt Halsey, Cyren
The senior director of sales for EMEA and APAC at Cyren gives us a bit more of an insight into his life Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2022
Integrity360 acquires Caretower to bolster security market position
Combination of the two security players will establish a merged operation that will be one of the largest channel players in the UK cyber market Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2022
The tensions behind that simple phrase ‘zero trust’
NetEvents recently assembled a squad of experts to investigate the ‘myths of zero trust’ and we managed to ask them for their thoughts about just what the term means Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2022
Exclusive upbeat after its Q4 breaks €1bn sales barrier
Distributor gives investors cheer after sharing the first set of full-year numbers since it went public last autumn Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
Balancing the risks as an MSP
There is a growing trend among partners in converting into managed service providers – but are there risks to this approach that the channel needs to be aware of? Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2022
The cyber risk threat landscape to MSPs and SMEs
Ryan Weeks, CISO at Datto, shares his thoughts about what is happening in the market from a security point of view Continue Reading
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E-Zine
04 Feb 2022
MicroScope: Spotting the hidden security dangers
In this security-focused issue, we take a closer look at the threats and security trends experts expect to increase and pop up over the course of 2022. Also read how proposed government regulations could spell eye-watering fines for MSPs, and how being green could be more difficult than anticipated Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Jan 2022
Security has to be at the start of every cloud conversation
NetFoundry’s boss shares his thoughts on how an expanding attack surface requires starting with security Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2022
Kaspersky MSP growth plans are delivering
Security vendor has been working for three years to grow its managed service base and the results show those efforts have reaped rewards Continue Reading
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News
24 Jan 2022
Datto CEO repeats need for MSPs to bolster security
MSP player Datto recently made a security acquisition, and its boss outlines the rationale for the move and restates the need for service players to deliver better protection Continue Reading
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News
20 Jan 2022
MSPs alerted to costs of potential security regulation changes
Government proposals to cover managed service providers in updated regulations come with the threat of eye-watering fines for those that fail to protect data Continue Reading
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News
14 Jan 2022
Sophos arms MSPs with more simplicity
Vendor is expecting its partners to take advantage of its latest release at a time when many in the industry are noticing a surge in demand for tools that reduce complexity Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jan 2022
What’s on the security radar?
A selection of vendors share their thoughts about which technologies will be in demand this year Continue Reading
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Opinion
11 Jan 2022
Lessons learnt and what lies ahead – security concerns in the channel
Neil Langridge, marketing director at e92plus, shares insights into what lessons the cyber security world can take from 2021 to better inform against threats in 2022 Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2022
Security the top concern for the SME community
Konica Minolta Business Solutions finds that there is still a lot the channel can do to help customers concerned about data protection Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2022
What’s in store for the channel in 2022?
In the first part of a two-part look at what lies ahead this year, Billy MacInnes reveals what many expect will be the areas of interest in the next 12 months Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jan 2022
MicroScope: Squaring up to ransomware
In this issue, discover how to best fend off the ever-increasing threat of ransomware, learn what the next stage of the data warehouse could be, and find out what leading channel experts believe awaits the industry in the year ahead Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2021
Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security
There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends Continue Reading
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News
14 Dec 2021
Barracuda CEO: We don’t exist without partners
The recently installed boss at the security vendor has restated the importance of the channel to the firm’s prospects of success Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2021
Falanx security strategy starting to deliver
Firm reduces losses and outlines the benefits of choosing to concentrate on the cyber security market Continue Reading
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News
03 Dec 2021
MSPs improve security posture and channel challenges legacy tools
Research from Kaspersky and Vectra lifts the lid on how the managed service community has responded to supply chain attacks, and how the status quo is no longer enough for many users Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Dec 2021
MicroScope: Valuing the MSP
In this month’s MicroScope, we look at why customers should be prepared to pay for the value offered by a managed service provider, identify the biggest drivers in the data storage market, and look at why some firms are struggling to get to grips with remote working. Read the issue now Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2021
Cyren and S3 educate customers on inbox security
Vendor and partner illustrate the continuing need for trusted advisers to hand-hold customers through their security options Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Nov 2021
How can the channel help fend off the ransomware threat?
It's the security problem that keeps users awake at night and scares MSPs that might be targets, but there are things the channel can do to deal with the issue of ransomware Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2021
My channel take: Michael O’Hara, DataSolutions
How did O’Hara get to be running the security and digital workplace distributor and what does he think about the current state of the market? Continue Reading
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News
23 Nov 2021
Exclusive Networks continues global trend with Infinipoint
Distributor seals third worldwide deal in a matter of a few weeks as it adds more depth to its security portfolio Continue Reading
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News
17 Nov 2021
Dell expects user spending in security, cloud and 5G
Vendor shares results of a survey of IT decision-makers that indicates where the priorities are over the next five years Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2021
Infinigate sets sights on UK growth
Security distributor is keen to increase its business here and make a difference to the market dynamics Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Nov 2021
Circle of distrust: the security challenge for managed service providers
The life of a managed service provider is tough, and the rise in security challenges could be set to make it tougher, with MSPs having to work hard to gain partner trust Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2021
Forcepoint channel boss encouraging partners to line up behind SASE
Since joining the company in May, much of Parag Patel’s time has been spent preparing an enhanced channel programme, which went live last month Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Oct 2021
Five-minute interview: Toby Jones, WatchGuard
This time around, Toby Jones, senior marketing manager for Northern Europe at WatchGuard, takes on questions of what motivates him and about the future of the channel Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Marathon adds security depth with William Jarrod Partnership
Acquisition comes on the back of strong organic growth and will arm the MSP with more options on the security front Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Datto CEO urges MSP world to talk security
Tim Weller used his keynote at DattoCon to underline the sense that this is a moment for the industry to face up to the need to protect data through the entire supply chain Continue Reading
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News
12 Oct 2021
Sophos opts to ratchet up UK distie numbers
Security player adds a couple more distribution partners to its line-up as it looks for more growth Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2021
Canalys Channel Forum: The channel is thriving
The channel has emerged from the pandemic with growth, but as the world reopens, economic, technological and cultural challenges are emerging Continue Reading
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Opinion
24 Sep 2021
Battling bad bots – how to escape the great data scrape
The battle has been going on for a while, but there are signs that there is no let-up in the need to fight bad bots, says Spencer Young, EMEA RVP at Imperva Continue Reading
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News
21 Sep 2021
Forcepoint: Zero trust has to be about the data
Security firm Forcepoint’s Northern EMEA vice-president says that while the term ‘zero trust’ is overused, the need for the technology remains high Continue Reading
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News
15 Sep 2021
Sharp moves beyond hardware focus in partner programme
Sharp has adapted its approach to rewarding partners and, elsewhere, Sumo Logic has added some heavyweight names to its programme Continue Reading
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News
09 Sep 2021
Tech Data provides SOCaaS for SME facing resellers
Distributor Tech Data is arming partners with the chance to help SME customers with a SOC-as-a-service offering Continue Reading
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News
19 Aug 2021
Inbound partner request fuels Skurio expansion
Digital risk protection player approached by partner in Pakistan giving the vendor a chance to jump-start its channel activities in the region Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2021
IDC: Ransomware hitting more than a third of global firms
Analyst house gives stark assessment of the number of businesses that find themselves in the sights of cyber criminals Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2021
Supply chain the target for cyber criminals
Research from Webroot indicates a rising number of attacks and Ordr exposes the work still needed to move some customers away from ageing systems Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2021
Chess and Flow Communications add pen testing via acquisitions
Two channel firms add depth to their cyber security portfolios with deals that add highly regarded penetration testing players Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2021
SonicWall thanks partners as it turns 30
Security player SonicWall marks milestone and recognises the importance of having an indirect model Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2021
ConnectWise bolsters security partnership with SentinelOne
MSPs will be given the chance to access a wider range of data protection products as ConnectWise looks to increase its security profile Continue Reading
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News
23 Jul 2021
There is a need for more visibility over security
Channel needs to be clearer about the need to test recovery processes before customers get hit by an attack Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2021
Digital a major part of the strategy at Nuvias
Distributor is extending its online tools for resellers that want to use them and its recently acquired Cloud Distribution business has been adding to its portfolio Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2021
Node4 expands Microsoft expertise with TNP buy
Addition of Microsoft gold partner will add more expertise and knowledge to managed service provider’s business Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2021
Successful security partners have depth, confidence and services
Research from Canalys backed by Trend Micro and Tech Data uncovers most successful traits of those operating at the top of their game in the security channel Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Jul 2021
Channel can be peacekeepers in the ransomware war
There is a lot of anger around ransomware, but there is also a lot of opportunity for those with the ability to help users keep criminals at bay, as Nick Booth finds out Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2021
ECSC taps into managed response demand
Security player has seen increased revenues in its managed threat and response operation in the first half of 2021 Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
07 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2021
Pixel snaps up security player Cyphra
Acquisition will add more security depth to Pixel’s cloud and managed service Perfect Image operation Continue Reading
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News
06 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2021
Exclusive Networks and Exertis add security depth
Distributors signing vendors to react to increasing demand for data protection solutions Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
29 Jun 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
15 Jun 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
08 Jun 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2021
Nuvias acquires Cloud Distribution
Security, cloud and networking player adds more muscle with a move to pick up fellow UK-focused VAD Continue Reading
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News
24 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
13 May 2021
Ascertus and DataSolutions tap into growth areas
Channel players report growth in remote working and security solutions as customers reacted to the pandemic Continue Reading
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News
10 May 2021
Certifications and rewards the mix in Check Point’s channel
Security player provides more details of the recent enhancements to its partner programme Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2021
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 Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2021
Performanta snaps up Identity Experts
Firm moves for Microsoft gold partner just weeks after landing private equity backing for its growth plans Continue Reading
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News
24 Mar 2021
Bridewell Consulting attracts private equity backing
Cyber security firm plans to put the funds into bolstering its managed services and expanding the business globally Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2021
Performanta latest to attract private equity backing
Managed security services player Performanta attracts a significant investment from Beech Tree Continue Reading
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18 Mar 2021
Exclusive Networks charts a digital course
Distributor's CEO provides update on progress made last year and ambitions for the rest of 2021 Continue Reading