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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Feature
28 Apr 2025
Five-minute interview: Marc Botham, Jamf
Marc Botham, general vice-president of channel and alliances at Jamf, shares personal insights into driving growth, building strong partner relationships, and his love for sailing Continue Reading
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News
23 Apr 2025
AvePoint event underlines partner progress
Efforts to educate and support the channel over the past year help deliver well-attended event and revenue growth Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
03 May 2023
BT bolsters security offerings
Comms player’s relationships with CyberArk and Ivanti add more managed security options and SME protection Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
27 Apr 2023
Infinigate rebranding setting up the next phase of growth
Distributor talks of ambitious plans to expand the business as it rebrands operations Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Apr 2023
Security disties e92plus and Distology expanding options
As threats evolve, so does the need for distributors to keep expanding their vendor portfolios Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
06 Apr 2023
MicroScope: The benefits of security certifications
In this month’s MicroScope ezine, we look at how industry-recognised certifications can strengthen business defences. We also see how ChatGPT offers the channel a chance to level the playing field. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
04 Apr 2023
Five-minute interview: Steve Nurton, WithSecure
We get the chance to find out a bit more about Steve Nurton, WithSecure's head of channel sales Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2023
Accreditation key to enterprise security
We look at how industry-recognised certification can help security chiefs boost the strength of their teams. Continue Reading
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News
23 Mar 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
10 Mar 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Mar 2023
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 Continue Reading
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News
01 Mar 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
01 Mar 2023
MicroScope: Steering the storage market
In this issue, read all about how the storage world is continuing to evolve as it looks to the cloud, security and ESG compliance requirements. Also discover six steps to making your business more sustainable and read about how IBM’s channel boss is set to make a difference. Continue Reading
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News
28 Feb 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
21 Feb 2023
The important role of SIEM in the SOC Triad
Sean Tickle, cyber services director at Littlefish, details why a SIEM is such an important element for the channel to understand Continue Reading
By- Sean Tickle, cyber services director at Littlefish
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News
15 Feb 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Feb 2023
ProofPoint and Gatewatcher ramp up partner programmes
Cyber security players are looking for growth with channel offerings that increase support and incentives Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
03 Feb 2023
What is Managed SOC and why should you care?
Rowan Troy, senior security consultant at Littlefish shares his thoughts about the benefits of using a SOC Continue Reading
By- Rowan Troy, senior security consultant at Littlefish
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2023
MicroScope: Opportunities in security
In this month’s issue, we explore the possibilities for the channel to make its mark with security services, and take a closer look at whether the ChatGPT revolution brings more benefits or negatives with it Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Jan 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Jan 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
16 Jan 2023
The channel is key to plugging cyber skills gap
If there is going to be one theme that continues from year to year, it is the desire by customers to work with channel partners to help solve security problems Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2023
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
09 Jan 2023
Can ChatGPT revolutionise cyber security – for good and bad?
AI tools are getting more commonly used, but Neil Langridge, marketing and alliances director at e92plus, wonders if that’s a positive Continue Reading
By- Neil Langridge Marketing & Alliances Director, e92plus
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Feature
05 Jan 2023
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023: experts weigh in with channel expectations
The year is just a few days old, so it’s a good moment to look back and ponder on what lies ahead given the experiences of the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Dec 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
13 Dec 2022
Wib signals channel-building intentions
Security player continues with its plans to build a partner network to support growth ambitions across EMEA Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Dec 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
01 Dec 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
16 Nov 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Nov 2022
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q3
Distributor shows growth and increased cloud sales activity as it marks a year since its IPO Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
04 Nov 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
04 Nov 2022
Softcat shines light on customer spending priorities
Security tops the list of areas where users will invest in the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
04 Nov 2022
MicroScope: Elevate security to minimise risk
Security remains a major concern for customers and a continuing area of growth for the channel – so what can managed service providers do to help out? Also read about expectations for the last quarter of 2022 and how partnerships are key to digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
21 Oct 2022
MSP drive continues at WatchGuard Technologies
Security player has continued to see high levels of channel activity among the managed service provider community Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Oct 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
11 Oct 2022
May the fourth be with you as you enter the final quarter with cautious optimism
The last three months of the year represent the busiest time for the channel as targets are aimed for and the year goes down as a success or failure Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
07 Oct 2022
Can MSPs get cyber security ‘right’ for SMEs?
The pressure is on for managed service providers to protect SMEs from cyber attack Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Oct 2022
MicroScope: 40 years of MicroScope
As we celebrate MicroScope’s 40 anniversary, we look back (and forward) to assess how the channel keeps changing, with experts weighing in with their opinions Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2022
The channel: Four decades of change
To celebrate MicroScope’s 40th anniversary, we ask channel leaders to reflect on the changes seen over the past four decades – a shift to software, and the emergence of the managed service provider and the cloud are among the highlights Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Sep 2022
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 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
12 Aug 2022
How can MSPs minimise the risk of supply chain attacks?
Jaime Arze, manager II of third-party risk at Datto, shares some thoughts on how managed service providers can avoid becoming the weak links in the supply chain Continue Reading
By- Jaime Arze, Datto
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Ryan Weeks, CISO, Datto
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Neil Langridge, e92plus
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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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
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor