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Cynomi’s State of the Virtual CISO Report 2024 Reveals Significant Growth Opportunities for Service Providers
Offering vCISO service provided substantial financial gains for service providers, with the majority increasing revenue according to the report.
Key stats from the press release:
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High demand for vCISO services: 75% of service providers report high demand from SMB customers for vCISO functionality, but only 21% currently offer it
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Significant financial benefits: 37% of service providers offering vCISO services reported increased margins, and 34% saw revenue growth (20% or higher for most)
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Compliance overwhelm: 93% of service providers feel overwhelmed by compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR), and 74% struggle with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO)
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Future growth: 98% of service providers intend to offer vCISO services, and 39% plan to do so by the end of this year
For more Cynomi statistics, download the full report.
SlashNext Launches Virtual Stealth Mode Browser with Advanced URL Analysis and Threat Detection
Emulating the behavior of regular browsers on physical machines, the Project Phantom virtual browser easily detects phishing activity hiding behind CAPTCHAs and other obfuscation techniques commonly employed by threat actors.
Key quote from the press release:
“Over 60% of malicious URLs delivered via email are protected by CAPTCHA, which is why we developed this unique technology to detect these threats before they compromise users. Our patented Zero-Trust Stealth Mode Browsers behave exactly like a human user, interacting with CAPTCHAs to access phishing and other malicious content hidden behind these barriers for AI analysis. As a result, we uniquely detect and block these threats that others routinely miss.”— Patrick Harr, CEO, SlashNext
Auvik Enhances Network Management with New Features for Greater Flexibility
New troubleshooting capabilities, collection and alerting agents deliver a more customizable user experiences.
Key features from the press release:
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Northstar: A network troubleshooting tool based on path visualization, Northstar enhances visibility and management across networks, allowing users to adapt their monitoring strategies based on specific organizational requirements.
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ARM64 Collector: The ARM64 collection agent enables deployment on cost-effective ARM64 architected devices such as Raspberry Pi, providing a flexible and affordable option for customers with a wide range of infrastructure needs. ARM64 Collector code automatically detects the underlying architecture and functions accordingly, extending existing deployment options.
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New Alerting Functionality: Auvik’s new alerting engine provides customizable features that allow users to get more clarity from their network alerts by reducing noise, improving relevance, and managing frequency to only receive relevant messages when they are needed by tailoring notifications to their specific operational requirements. By reducing alert noise, this new feature can improve response times.
ConnectWise Unveils Reimagined ConnectWise Marketplace
Leading software company dedicated to the success of MSPs announces the launch of the revamped ConnectWise Marketplace.
Key quote from the press release:
“Our goal is to empower MSPs worldwide by providing them with access to certified and integrated solutions that drive their businesses forward. With this significant update to the marketplace and the open ecosystem, we are confident that MSPs will find even greater value in their partnership journey with ConnectWise.”— Chris Timms, SVP and GM of Ecosystems, ConnectWise
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ConnectWise’s Open Ecosystem – The ConnectWise ecosystem uses open APIs within a catalog marketplace from over 400 vendors, including ConnectWise Invent-certified integrations, that are security reviewed and approved
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A Unified Marketplace Experience – With the introduction of the new marketplace website, users can enjoy a more fluid, intuitive experience, featuring updated, new, and trending products, and verified reviews from peers
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The Platform Approach with ConnectWise Asio – The Asio platform is the only modern, scalable, and secure cloud-based platform purpose-built for MSPs in the industry. The enhanced marketplace and Asio platform will provide the MSP community with the right tools and flexibility needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry
IT Nation Announces Top Three Finalists for Annual PitchIT Competition
PC Powersave, Senteon Cybersecurity, and SeedPod Cyber were selected following extensive business training, mentorship coaching, and co-marketing efforts with IT Nation.
Key quote from the press release:
“The growth and commitment I’ve witnessed from the contestants this year was incredible. The three finalists truly brought their A-game in every aspect of the program from presenting their solutions, and embracing workshops, to understanding and addressing user needs.” – Sean Lardo, ConnectWise Evangelist
Latest Report from the Maxio Institute Finds Pricing Model is a Key Lever for Revenue Acceleration
Leading billing and financial operations platform for B2B companies releases second quarter “B2B Growth Report: Private Company Benchmarks & Analysis.”
Key stats from the press release:
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Small B2Bs Speed Up: Companies with less than $1 million in annual revenue have gained significant momentum since they hit a low point in late 2022, growing 26 percent in Q1 and 21 percent in Q2. These smaller startups are now outpacing the rest
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Pricing Model Matters: Fixed-rate pricing models outperform among smaller businesses with revenue under $1 million. These firms benefit from the predictability of set contracts and grow at least twice as fast as their usage-based peers
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Unexpected AI Evolution: Revenue growth at B2B AI companies has slowed since its peak of 50 percent in Q122. In 2023 and 2024, they have grown at an average annualized rate of 21 percent, aligning more closely with overall B2B market trends
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Cybersecurity Remains Essential: Cybersecurity is the fastest-growing industry tracked over the past two years, with an average annual growth rate of 35 percent
For more Maxio statistics, download the full report.
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