The company’s targeted approach makes its platform especially appealing to IT services providers.

Attendees discovered the latest cybersecurity tools and techniques at ChannelPro DEFEND: East. Here are some event highlights.

Register now for ChannelPro DEFEND: East in Islen, NJ, on Aug 7 and 8 for unparalleled cybersecurity learning, networking, and collaboration opportunities.

The day-and-a-half event at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Pikesville, MD, featured business-enhancing educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a detailed look at cutting edge technology from leading vendors.

The day-and-a-half event at the Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside featured business-enhancing educational sessions, keynote speakers, and opportunities to connect with other local, regional, and statewide MSPs — as well as top vendors in the sector.

The two-day conference series featured strategy sessions on operations, technology, leadership, marketing, and sales, all designed to help MSPs grow business.

Due to ship within weeks, the second major addition to the vendor’s portfolio of process optimization solutions for MSPs will collect notifications from security, VoIP, and other vendors and then feed them back out as tickets to the user’s PSA solution.

A boatload of goodies from VMware, new desktop processors from AMD, a new CRO for Barracuda, and a penguin with shoes (seriously, and they could save his life) are among the many stories we left the beach early to bring your way.

Erick and Rich discuss Microsoft’s cautious messaging during its Inspire partner conference, how to prevent your best techs from leaving for another employer, and the dubious opportunity now available in Cincinnati to smell a corpse flower in full bloom.

A big payday for Citrix shareholders, MDR from IT By Design and Vijilan, bright new projectors from Epson, and proof that mom REALLY shouldn’t have thrown out your old John Madden Football games are a few of the stories we’ve finally brought your way.