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AI-powered innovations build customers’ digital resilience by uniquely combining the power of the network with industry-leading security, observability, and data, simplifying adoption, and offering visibility and insight across the entire digital footprint.

Cisco Hypershield brings the power of hyperscaler security and connectivity to the enterprise.

Cisco, supercharged by Splunk, will revolutionize the way companies harness data to connect and protect every aspect of their organizations.

The “Multi-Factor Authentication Market by Authentication Type (Password-Based Authentication, Passwordless Authentication), Component (Hardware, Software, Services), Model Type, End User Industry and Region – Global Forecast to 2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. […]

Cisco’s roundtable included updates on its SMB go-to-market strategy and scaling how SMBs are served and supported.

Recent partner sales and marketing investments are proof the company is serious about SMBs, according to global partner marketing chief Luxy Thuraisingam (pictured), who concedes “we have work to do in enabling our partners to go and capture the SMB space.”

Eager to grab an outsized share of a giant addressable market, the tech industry heavyweight is actively helping current and aspiring MSPs develop and sell Cisco-based offers, according to channel exec Alexandra Zagury (pictured).

On the opening day of its 2022 Cisco Live event, networking and cloud exec Todd Nightingale (pictured) outlined measures aimed at layering remote online administration atop switches, routers, and access points that predate the era of cloud-first everything.

FlexPod-as-a-service, offered in partnership with NetApp, and FlashStack-as-a-service, offered in partnership with Pure Storage, are the latest additions to Cisco’s growing family of usage-based infrastructure offerings.

The new program provides tools and financial rewards aimed at motivating channel pros to reduce electronic waste—and make money in the process—by returning used hardware for refurbishment and recycling.

They will be the latest manifestations of an ambitious campaign led by Michelle Ragusa-McBain (pictured) designed to drive deeper engagement with managed service providers by simplifying procurement, training, and other critical processes.

The digitalization of our society is accelerating at an enormous pace. Even with this growth, there are still billions of people who remain unconnected to the Internet. To create an inclusive future for all, we must reinvent the Internet and fundamentally change the economics to build and operate networks at massive scale.

Cisco simplifies networking and security operations with an expanded Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture, and unveils innovations to cloud-native platform, SecureX.
Cisco launches Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offer with ability to purchase all core components in a single offer and the flexibility to easily transition to a unified subscription service in the future.
Cisco continues to bring radical simplicity to security with SecureX platform enhancements that significantly reduce time to detect and remediate security threats.

Cisco announcing plans to lead the industry with new Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) solutions to deliver simpler IT and flexible procurement for customers looking for greater speed, agility and scale
Cisco also reveals plans to help customers build a SASE foundation today (with Cisco SD-WAN and security) with as-a-service offer coming soon
Cisco Plus offers include flexible consumption for data center networking, compute and storage now, and commits to delivering the majority of its portfolio as-a-service over time

– Visibility beyond the corporate network is increasingly critical as technology teams accelerate the adoption of SaaS, internet and cloud solutions for hybrid work strategies.

– Cisco launches industry’s first enterprise-wide full stack observability offering by integrating ThousandEyes internet and cloud intelligence with the Cisco switching portfolio and AppDynamics.

– For the first time, IT will have visibility and actionable insights into external networks and services, as well as within the corporate network ensuring a seamless digital experience for users.

Starting this month: Webex customers can preview real-time translations from English into 100+ languages
Webex AI-powered, real-time translation drives more inclusive collaboration through virtual meeting experiences that are 10x better than in person interactions
Webex innovation paving the way for real-time translation beyond English

New Comprehensive Building Security Platform Integrates Enterprise-Grade Video Management and Access Control Systems for a Unified Security Experience

Forcepoint names Manny Rivelo as new Chief Executive Officer; and announces three new executive appointments to strengthen leadership team as company becomes an independent entity

Today, at WebexOne, Cisco announced a wave of Webex innovation to help organizations collaborate seamlessly and transform their employee and customer experiences. Taking place today and tomorrow, WebexOne is Cisco’s premier digital collaboration conference that brings together thought leaders, customers and partners to discuss the future of work.

Cisco announces agreement to acquire IMImobile PLC.
IMImobile’s cloud communications software and services to further Cisco’s vision to create a comprehensive Customer Experience as a Service (CXaaS) offer that gives businesses the ability to deliver consistently enjoyable and rich customer experiences.
Together with IMImobile, Cisco will be able to provide an end-to-end customer interaction management solution, and the ability to drive faster and smarter interactions and orchestration through the customer’s channel of choice.

UCx Now Streamlines Messaging, File Sharing, Video Meetings and Calling in One Platform

New solutions enable IT to simplify their operations and gain consistency across on-premise, edge and public clouds through best-in-class insights and automation
New software-delivered capabilities accelerate application and digital services delivery in a hyper-distributed world by connecting teams, infrastructure and tools

Cisco announced biggest partner program changes in over a decade to simplify and enhance the overall partner experience.
The “New Cisco Partner Program” reflects and rewards the variety of crucial roles partners play with customers.
Cisco also introduced new and simple Partner Experience Platform (PXP), a single gateway for partner tools and resources, making it easier to work with Cisco than ever before

Cisco Security announced innovations to drive simplicity across the breadth of the portfolio, including XDR, Zero Trust and SASE.
Since its GA in June, Cisco SecureX, cloud-native security platform, which is adding more than 1,000 customers per month, is delivering results for customers, including 95 percent reduction in time to detect threats and 85 percent reduction in remediation time.
Partners can also deliver new ways for customers to advance their security maturity with Cisco Secure solutions and spread the cost over time at rates as low as zero percent.

Cisco introduces new Wide Area Networking (WAN) edge platform to deliver secure and automated access to applications
Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platform accelerates cloud adoption by providing businesses with flexible options for secure connectivity and visibility to applications across cloud, data center and edge.
Cisco Catalyst Cellular Gateways support connecting remote sites using the latest wireless WAN technologies, paving the way for 5G connectivity in the branch office.
Adventist Health System plans to deploy the Cisco Catalyst 8000 Edge Platform to support real-time connectivity to applications across its hospitals and physician practices.

Global survey shows workers fear returning to the office and want better video meetings

New connectivity with the Cisco Meraki Marketplace will enable users to discover and monitor Meraki routers, switches, and access points automatically inside the N-central dashboard.

Together, the companies simplify network security with unequaled visibility, behavioral-based detection and informed rapid response options for InfoSec teams

Provides Unmatched Efficiency, Lower TCO, and Dramatic Performance Improvements for Backup, Recovery, and Scale-out NAS

Report uncovers forward-looking lessons for leaders navigating return to office strategies

Cisco SecureX will be included with all Cisco Security products to simplify and enhance customer experience

Webex Adds More Capacity, Even More Security and Intelligent Insights and Simplifies Telehealth

Technology and Expertise Combine to Support Customer’s Journey to the “Next Normal”

RENO, Nev., May 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from Synergy Research Group shows that vendor revenues from Ethernet switch and router markets fell to a seven-year low in Q1. The first quarter always drops substantially relative to a seasonal peak in Q4, but the sequential decline of 23% was unusually sharp. Q1 revenues of $9.1 billion were down 14% from the first quarter of 2019 and were the lowest seen since the first quarter of 2013.

ThousandEyes to Enhance Cisco’s Network Performance and Monitoring Capabilities Across the Enterprise and Into the Cloud

News Summary:

The combination of Cisco’s expertise in network and application performance and ThousandEyes’ visibility into the Internet will provide customers with an end-to-end view into the digital delivery of applications and services
Common tooling and sharing datasets for application and network health will help remove silos, giving IT teams real-time visibility into application performance degradation issues

New products and solutions help with today’s most pressing challenges

– Technology to help businesses work from home securely and new hybrid work environments

– Easy to install networking devices now at the right price point to help businesses grow and scale

– Simple management tools that work from your phone

Platform-Level Solution Natively Integrates the Market-Leading Collaboration Features of Microsoft Teams with the Call Control, Reliability and Enterprise Communications Features of Cisco Voice

New payment program allows customers and partners to:
– Access technology to support business continuity
– Invest for recovery, deferring 95 percent of the cost until January 2021
– Protect their business with cash preservation and minimized cash outlay

New Cloud-Driven Solutions from Cisco Make Buying, Installation & Maintenance Easy

New dedicated online destination for small businesses on Cisco.com.
New “Buy Now” button on Cisco.com, providing faster access to Cisco & partner expertise
New technology and offers in the Cisco ‘Designed for Business’ portfolio built for simplicity and security

Called SecureX and scheduled to enter general availability in June, the new system is designed to ease the challenges of operating multiple security products with separate administrative interfaces and little inter-platform coordination.

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News Summary:
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Comprehensive solution converges the IT with OT to provide advanced anomaly detection

All-Cash Transaction Valued at Approximately $4.3 Billion

Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global converged infrastructure market 2019-2023. (Graphic: Business Wire)

November 18, 2019 07:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

Orlando, Fla., ConnectWise IT Nation – October 28, 2019 –†Cisco is partnering with†Perch Security†to deliver a new security solution for†managed service providers (MSPs)†who are challenged by an evolving threat landscape. MSPs are on front lines of protecting their clients against data breaches, malware, ransomware and other attacks for which they are often unprepared.

NETSCOUT’s Arbor Sightline and Arbor Threat Mitigation System are Now Available through Cisco Global Price List to Deliver Pervasive Network Visibility and Threat Management

The quote-to-cash platform, which is designed to give smaller resellers access to self-serve tools normally available only to larger Cisco resellers, now includes support for subscription-priced products, new install base management functionality, and more.

Acacia’s coherent optics technology empowers webscale companies, service providers, and data center operators to meet the fast-growing consumer demands for data
Acacia is headquartered in Maynard, Massachusetts and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ
Innovation across software, silicon and optics is fueling Cisco’s initiative to make networks smarter, simpler and more secure

AWS customers can now automate MFA deployment, adding a second level of protection to directory service applications with Duo Quick Start

Bringing software skills and software practices to networking and IT with Cisco Certifications and DevNet

Called Life-Cycle Financing, the new funding option lets qualified MSPs sell bundled combinations of solutions from Cisco and other vendors for a single recurring monthly fee.

Cisco is announcing innovative solutions that help customers embrace a new age of wireless connectivity. Wi-Fi 6 (also known as 802.11ax), the new standard for Wi-Fi networks, is redefining what’s possible for businesses — powering a new era of immersive wireless experiences and the connecting of billions of things.

A collaboration pact between the two vendors will make warranty and firmware information about Cisco network equipment available directly within the interface of Auvik’s network management solution.

Offering several new, customizable reference designs for flexibility and fast deployment at the Edge

Six months after Cisco’s multi-billion-dollar purchase of multifactor authentication vendor Duo Security, both companies are barreling down the road toward offering bundled solutions and combining separate partner programs into one.

Customers Can Now Use Cohesity to Protect and Do More With Their Data With a Validated Solution From Cisco

At the inception of Cisco’s Mobile Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast more than a decade ago, mobile (or cellular) traffic represented less than five percent of total IP traffic crossing global networks. Today, the role and reliance placed on mobile networking has dramatically increased.

A new set of switches, routers, developer tools, solution blueprints, and training resources collectively seeks to help organizations design, deploy, integrate, and manage Internet of Things solutions more easily.

The Central Nervous System for IT gives enterprises the deepest visibility into complex multi-cloud environments, delivers machine learning insights, and automates tasks to free up resources and accelerate innovation

Launching in Las Vegas, Initiative Seeks to Make Nation’s Roadways Safer and More Efficient

Cisco is unifying its security and†software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN)†technologies to help organizations embrace the cloud faster with choice and confidence.†

Called Branch Interconnect and Clinic Interconnect, the two new offerings combine networking, security, and collaboration products from Cisco with outsourced, white-labeled managed services from Tech Data.

Veeam Hyper-Availability Platform on Cisco HyperFlex provides seamless enterprise scalability, ease of use and multi-cloud support

Strategic addition allows customers to capture more cloud market share through the distributor

Acquisition Will Help Accelerate Cisco’s Intent-Based Networking Strategy, Allowing Customers to Securely Connect Users to Any Application on Any Network

Oblong Industries, Inc., the pioneer of interactive spatial computing environments for the new era of collaborative work, announced a new distribution agreement with ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ:†SCSC), a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, to meet the growing demand for advanced collaboration technology for the enterprise.

Cisco announced that it has released new developer capabilities across its intent-based networking platform. These advancements underscore Cisco’s continued progress in delivering an open, programmable platform that spans the entire network, from campus to data center, branch to edge. By providing an open network, Cisco is empowering 500,000 developers, 60,000 partners and three million network engineers to innovate upon the platform.

New Managed Private Cloud solution offers agility and speed by eliminating operational overhead while new Industry Solution reduces deployment risk and accelerates time to value.

Called Cisco 1Source, the new platform makes e-commerce capabilities previously available only to larger Cisco partners available to resellers of any size.

Enhanced ForgeServe initiative with Swoop Datacom lets solution providers streamline endpoint adoption and reduce customer time-to-deployment

CenturyLink, Inc.†announced it has secured Cisco†Powered Cisco Spark Service Provider (SP) designation, confirming the company’s ability to support the complete portfolio of Cisco Spark solutions. CenturyLink has broadened its hosted Unified Communications and Collaboration (UC&C) solutions to include this cloud-based collaboration suite, which allows teams and individuals to meet, message, call, conference, white board, and share, regardless of location.

The new Driven for Cisco Meraki program is designed to provide all of the resources channel pros need to sell and support Meraki networking, security, and mobility management solutions, and enjoy elite-tier benefits in Cisco’s partner program.

Umbrella proactively stop threats before they happen on Dimension Data’s internal systems and any mobile device used by its employees

Combined Approach Integrates Technology, Services and Enhanced Cyber Insurance to Make Businesses More Resilient

Mathematical modeling and contextual insights represent the next major advancement in intent-based networking revolution

Waves of software innovation fuel evolution of networking portfolio toward subscription-led model

Cisco delivers an industry leading end-to-end intent-based networking portfolio, which spans the data center, campus, branch and edge

A Cisco study shows that people around the world are ready to work alongside virtual teammates. In fact, adding a virtual teammate just might make workers happier.†

New partner program changes involve simplification, evolving competencies and increasing the partner value exchange

Managed services platform to help Cisco partners efficiently deliver managed IT services

Double-Digit Top-Line Growth as Industry Re-Aligns around Verification Enforcement
33 Percent Enterprise Growth for Enhanced Verification (OV and EV)
Record Number of New Enterprise Partners in 2017
Bill Holtz Named CEO; Bill Conner Named as Chairman of the Board
Melih Abdulhayoglu to Remain Minority Owner and Board Observer

The two industry heavyweights will support seamless deployment and management of containerized applications across the public Google Cloud Platform and on-premises infrastructure from Cisco.

The announcement of the DXL/pxGrid innovation comes on the heels of Cisco’s inclusion in McAfee’s expanding Security Innovation Alliance partner program.

New offerings designed to manage growing technical skills gap through unique expertise, intelligence, and automation

Expanded Portfolio Accelerates Business Transformation by Addressing Critical Talent Needs

Cisco today announced that Executive Chairman John Chambers has†notified the Cisco Board of Directors†that he will not stand for re-election to the board of directors in December. The Board plans to appoint Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins to serve as chairman when Chambers’ term expires at the annual meeting of shareholders on December 11, 2017. At that time, John will also be given the honorary title of Chairman Emeritus.

VOSS Solutions unveiled its latest Shared Architecture innovations providing its most comprehensive end-to-end solution to date, for Cisco HCS partners.

Acquisition supports Cisco’s transition toward software-centric solutions

Skyhigh for Cisco Spark empowers IT to seamlessly enforce data loss prevention, threat protection and activity monitoring capabilities for the modern enterprise

The new mobility offering enables resellers to get mobility management practices off the ground quickly. The new training program teaches technicians the skills they need to deploy and support Cisco data center and wireless solutions.

As security concerns grow in a world of cloud-powered and OTT-to-any-screen video services, service providers are taking the necessary steps to protect their digital services – spanning Internet, video, and mobile – from piracy, hacks, and illegal activity.

Sky and Cisco announced that the companies have extended their collaboration to include a multi-year digital security agreement to support the expansion of Sky video services across any screen.

The new joint solution aims to accelerate customer adoption of next-gen cloud scale applications.

Now a primary building block in the world’s most advanced data centers, with over 60,000 customers

The world’s largest IoT platform now offers greater flexibility to accelerate IoT success for businesses at any stage

Designed to be intuitive, Cisco’s new network can recognize intent, mitigate threats through encryption, and learn over time

New VersaStack Solution for Cloud Object Storage enables clients to easily and efficiently store and manage cloud-scale application data in their data centers

Designed to be intuitive, Cisco’s new network can recognize intent, mitigate threats through encryption, and learn over time, unlocking opportunities and enhancing business agility

– APC NetShelter SX with Shock Packaging certified for risk-free transport and deployment of pre-integrated Cisco IT for converged systems

– Alliance drives simplification for channel partners and end users

Two Leading Security Companies Aim to Improve Security Effectiveness for Customers Through Technology Integration, Services and Threat Intelligence Collaboration

The new solution segments the network to secure vital services such as connected medical care, electric utilities, and manufacturing.

Artificial Intelligence acquisition to power new conversational interfaces for Cisco’s collaboration suite

Add-on for Cisco network devices further extends the visibility provided by Netwrix Auditor and enables customers to identify and block threats to their network infrastructures

Cloud-based SD-WAN Solution Offers Flexibility to Global Enterprises and Telecom Carriers

CLEARWATER, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Tech Data Corporation (Nasdaq: TECD) today announced that its Technology Solutions business, formerly a division of Avnet and now part of Tech Data, is offering the CiscoÆ Security Incident Response Service for its partners in the U.S. and Canada. This managed service significantly strengthens customers’ networks and information security defenses.

Resellers can now include Cisco’s Security Incident Response Service and Ruckus wireless networking products in end user solutions.

An extension of Cisco Jasper’s IoT platform, the new solution enables businesses to automate the management of employees’ mobile devices.

The deal makes Ingram Micro the first distributor authorized to sell Cisco’s integrated telephony, messaging, and conferencing solution through a cloud solution storefront.

Cisco MDS Storage Networking Director now offers 32Gb, analytics, flash memory support, and extended 32Gb fabric integration with Cisco UCS.

New solutions that enable hybrid IT and software defined, cloud-scale storage

Unique direct snapshot integration with Cisco HyperFlex enables Veeam and Cisco to deliver the most advanced Availability requirements enterprises need to forge ahead with their Digital Transformation plans in today’s multi-cloud world

The PerfStack dashboard, the latest innovation from the global market leader in network management software, enables IT administrators to identify, isolate, and troubleshoot performance problems in ways never before possible

NetFlow Analyzer’s New Deep Packet Inspection Feature Enhances Visibility for Faster Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis

Cisco Firepower 2100 Series prevents bottlenecks, improves efficiency with enhanced management tools

On 10th anniversary of report, classic attack vectors re-emerge; Cisco reduces “Time to Detection” to six hours

Tetration Analytics provides consistent and holistic policy enforcement

The first-to-market solution increases efficiency of all Cisco powered contact center agents through an innovative application

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2017 – At Cisco, we want to end miserable meetings. That means we need to clean up the cacophony of dongles, wires, and outdated hardware in most conference rooms today. We also need to solve problems that people experience as they get ready to meet (Where’s the agenda? Who has the latest presentation?) and when they need to follow up after.

Combined Portfolio Will Provide Unprecedented Application, Business, and Infrastructure Analytics

The new training and certification offerings focus on integrated data management and virtualization.

IRVINE, Calif. – November 21, 2016 – Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM) announced today it has achieved Authorized Learning Partner status from Cisco. The new designation recognizes Ingram Micro’s fulfilment of the program requirements to deliver CiscoÆ Authorized Training as part of the Global Learning Partner Organization, which includes meeting the minimum curriculum, course delivery, lab and staffing requirements, including the use of Certified Cisco Systems Instructors (CCSI).

Updated Report Analyzes Application Workloads; Highlights the Number of Global Hyperscale Data Centers; and Compares Data Center Storage Capacity versus Actual Data Stored

Cisco accelerates the transition to active data and delivers new consumption model for hybrid cloud software

Faster, more effective Next Generation Endpoint Security allows organizations to see and stop more threats; Cisco also simplifies purchase and deployment of security software with Cisco ONE

Membership benefits include automated marketing tools, free training resources, and credit options tailored to resellers of Cisco small business solutions.

The new alliance will embed Cisco solutions directly within Salesforce sales, IoT, and customer service applications.

Dell sells its software group, including SonicWALL and Quest Software, to private equity firm Francisco Partners and Elliott Management Corporation.

The distributor’s portal-based program enables VARs to receive additional discounts when migrating customers to new Cisco SMB solutions.

Partners can now resell Cisco data center, storage, and networking solutions to state, local, and especially federal government customers more easily.

SmartStack solutions provide Cisco Validated Designs (CVDs) and reference architectures to streamline deployment, scale infrastructure components independently, and simplify overall management.

The distributor teams with Cisco for a series of training intensives designed to help VARs grow their SMB practices through cutting-edge solutions.

Avnet helps Cisco develop a channel ecosystem with expertise in helping customers accelerate data center transformation.

New program offerings aim to remove complexity, speed the sales cycle, and provide greater business value to Cisco partners.

The distributor will incorporate Cisco’s full portfolio of intelligent cybersecurity solutions into its go-to-market and enablement strategy through Momentum.

The next generation of converged solutions, powered by Ivy Bridge processors, enable businesses to store, process, and analyze large data sets in real-time.

Execs outline software-defined networking and hybrid cloud strategies; announcements on opening day include new virtualization, cloud management, and integrated OpenStack solutions.

Today at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Cisco announced a multi-year sales and go-to-market agreement with Microsoft designed to modernize data centers through the delivery and acceleration of integrated solutions.

Tech Data will incorporate Cisco Meraki into its go-to-market and enablement strategy through Momentum, providing service and support for partners at all levels.

Cisco Meraki Solutions enable VARs to monitor and manage end customer networks across multiple client sites from a single interface, accessible from any device.

It seems like only yesterday the ChannelPro Network was in sunny Orlando covering Lenovo’s Accelerate Partner Conference… Wait! It was yesterday! Thanks to a little bit of planning and geographical convenience (not to mention a hankerin’ for warm weather), ChannelPro gets to bring you a little bit of in-person coverage from not one, but TWO partner events back-to-back in the same area Mr. Mickey Mouse calls home.†

The cloud provider’s disaster recovery program is recognized through Cisco Cloud and Managed Services Advanced Certification.

Cisco is offering $300,000 for scalable blueprints that will increase cyber security in a completely networked world.

D&H resellers can prepare for Cisco’s SMB Specialization exam through the distributor’s Enablement Training Series-and the exam fee is on D&H.

The new Linux-based combo enables organizations to use Cisco voice communication and IceWarp’s messaging capabilities in one package.

The router-based appliance enables customers to further leverage their Cisco router investments and does not add any overhead to existing servers.

Merging its MSP and cloud partners under one umbrella, and boosting its brand visibility, Cisco aims to carve more opportunity in the growing cloud market.

Cisco partners can now offer standardized unified communication deployments from the cloud.

The distributor adds build-to-order configurations, system engineering support, forecasting and stocking capabilities, and enablement programs in support of Cisco’s B-Series blade servers and C-series rack servers.

Continues to Enable Profitable Growth with Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series Servers

The distributor is now authorized to build custom cisco unified computing systems (UCS) B- and C-Series servers.

From an expanded Solutions Center to a new online configuration tool, the IT distributor adds products in order to help its partners “quickly become product experts, close deals more effectively, and keep pace with emerging technology trends.”

Building on its release of the Torana Application Server, Schneider aims to broaden integration of its EcoStruxure architecture with Cisco’s EnergyWise solution.

Cisco’s new OnPlus, a cloud-based service, enables its channel partners to provide network assessment, management, and advisory services to SMB customers.

Use the second half of this practice test and study guide from Transcender IT Certification Success to brush up on or test your knowledge of the first Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICDN1) exam.

Use the first half of this practice test and study guide from Transcender IT Certification Success to brush up on or test your knowledge of the first Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (ICDN1) exam, getting you and your employees one step closer to CCNA certification.

With hosted telepresence services in Cisco TelePresence Callway, plus Cisco Jabber Video for TelePresence’s connectivity capabilities without telepresence endpoints, telepresence for SMBs is becoming affordable and easy to use. By Elaine J. Hom

Use this practice test and study guide from Transcender IT Certification Success to brush up on or test your knowledge of the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) exam.

At the Cisco Live conference in Las Vegas this week, APC by Schneider Electric introduces several new products specifically for Cisco solutions.

Available for $99, the RV110W is a small office router with a four-port switch and native IPv6 support.

The new partnership enables channel partners to sell managed print services over intelligent network infrastructures.

Tech Data continues to expand its SMB mobility offerings with the business-focused, Android-based tablet.

The networking vendor has shown its further commitment to the SMB channel as well as unified communications with these announcements from the Cisco Partner Summit ’11.

The distributor’s new partner training facility is being launched with a live UC500 training event.

The additions to the Connect and Secure portfolios enable channel partners who serve small offices and expand storage options.

New center offers channel partners access to tactical sales videos, training and engineering labs, and real-world demos.

Cisco provides equity investment. It also integrates Apptio’s Technology Business Management solutions with its own professional services in the data center virtualization, borderless networks, and collaboration architectures.

New switches, IP phones, and video monitoring software are designed to help spur growth, improve security and performance, and control costs.

Over $2 million worth of IT equipment is now available to resellers for training and sales purposes. The center includes Cisco Unified Computing System B- and C-Series Server technology.

The company’s Small Business University grows as those partners servicing SMBs ask for help in sales and service. Also, Cisco’s Andrew Sage outlines the findings of the survey in a company video.

Family of unmanaged switches and wireless VPN firewalls are aimed at helping resellers serve SMB clients.

Part of Borderless Networks, the products and services features SMB-friendly price packages along with energy and bandwidth optimization capabilities.

Borderless Access line gets “complete refresh” with SMB-minded features like pricing flexibility and open-ended plans for business growth models.

Cisco’s networking solutions, along with products from subsidiary Scientific Atlanta, will be available to those in Cisco’s Authorized Service Provider Video program.

Comstor, a business practice of specialty distributor Westcon Group, has released the seventh edition of the Comstor Solutions Handbook for Cisco-oriented resellers.

SMB resellers can benefit from presales tech support and new networking, security, and collaboration solutions.

Distributor sees data center and IT infrastructure solutions as a high-growth category, expanding the addressable market for channel partners.

Distributor predicts Cisco’s Unified Computing System will usher in data center and virtualization opportunities.

The company extends a helping hand to partners serving the small business market with a profitability framework and interest-free financing. By Cecilia Galvin

Focus is on solutions that bring business value to customers and programs that support its reseller network. By Cecilia Galvin

New form factor helps address a broader spectrum of compute requirements for data centers.

Resellers can add Cisco SMARTnet services to hardware purchases made through the distributor’s Web site.

The agreement simplifies cross-border transactions and increases access to emerging markets.

The business unit and new solution team are designed to help channel partners manage and grow their Cisco business.

New products are designed to meet small businesses’ fundamental needs of security, productivity, and connectivity.

New business unit expands Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Division to help VARs capitalize on the convergence of data center and networking technologies.

Partners spoke up about the necessity for special programs and tools to help them address the needs of their SMB customers, and Cisco listened. By John Danielowich

Learn how PCS Technology’s swift action and third-party assessment prevented a HIPAA breach and protected a nonprofit client’s contracts.

Launch Your MSP: Discover the secrets to building a profitable IT business from scratch with expert tips on strategy, tools, and marketing to ensure long-term success!

Maximize your MSP business potential with Apple management services. Don’t let misconceptions hold you back.

What are we really securing in the cloud? Explore MSPs’ challenges and vulnerabilities in answering this critical question.

Looking for this week’s significant news headlines, industry research, and partner program announcements for small and midsized MSPs? Read on for more.

MSP news includes: enhancements to Veeam Data Cloud Vault, new capabilities for TD SYNNEX’s StreamOne platform, and a dozen other must-read stories!

Read about the latest updates from ConnectWise, Ingram Micro, SonicWall, CompTIA, Moovila, and more.

Click to learn more about key partnerships, new capabilities, and benefits for your MSP from these announcements.

Channel experts share some insights on how to achieve and maintain excellence and success in the managed tech industry.

ConnectWise new chief executive talks about how the MSP community is helping shape the future of his organization.

News is your secret weapon, IT pros! We’ve got you covered with the hottest MSP headlines of the week.

Here are some ways you can fine tune your brand identity and more.

Stay competitive in the dynamic MSP and IT landscape with our news roundup of the latest channel announcements for Aug. 12-16.

Get insights on crafting compelling content and using advanced social media tactics.

Learn how to connect with your audience through actionable items that help you understand their needs and preferences.

Take your team’s skills to the next level with these key tips for practical learning for managed services providers.

Industry upstart Meter is impressing MSPs with a comprehensive NaaS offering at one low monthly price.

Learn how to develop a deep knowledge of your target audience to drive better engagement.

Obtain relevant technology industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and others relevant to your services. Regularly attend training sessions, […]

The ChannelPro Network proudly recognizes these vendors for their significant contributions to the profitability of the IT channel.

These cutting-edge technologies are designed to optimize operations, increase customer satisfaction, and add a significant bump to your bottom line.

Ryan VanAlstein reveals what he believes puts him ahead of his MSP competition — and his advice to those who want to find success.

Secureframe partners with CIS to enhance security offerings, such as CIS Benchmarks and Critical Security Controls.

Unified Security Ecosystem Enables Comprehensive Visibility, Accurate Threat Detection, and Rapid Response Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO and LAS VEGAS – Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, introduced a collection of AI tools today across its product portfolio to enable organizations to speed up routine […]

The new unified experience empowers customers with end-to-end visibility and control over their data pipelines.

Program enables system integrators, solution providers, and trusted advisors to help revenue organizations build best-in-class sales processes

New alliance combines best-of-breed platforms, accelerating partners’ ability to drive vendor consolidation by securing the network and stopping breaches across device endpoints, cloud, identity, data, and applications.

Join ChannelPro’s traveling reporter Joel Zaidspiner at the 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco.

Join ChannelPro’s traveling reporter Joel Zaidspiner at the 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco.

Join ChannelPro’s traveling reporter Joel Zaidspiner at the 2024 RSA Conference in San Francisco.

The difference between winning an enduring service agreement and missing out often depends on a single, well-executed presentation.

SonicWall’s renewed commitment to its partners and MSPs underscores the importance of listening, adapting, and delivering innovative solutions.

Highlights ‘Data Security Everywhere’ at RSA Conference 2024

The streamlined marketplace provides simplified deployment and delivery options.

New features across AI, real-time threat intelligence and cloud SIEM deliver a comprehensive view of potential threats, break down team silos, and deliver actionable security insights.

WillJam Ventures and AT&T close joint venture to form new managed cybersecurity services business.

Company announces low-code marketplace with infinite integrations and dynamically expanding content.

Cybersecurity company remains committed to protecting digital identities through threat intelligence and deep cybersecurity expertise.

Built by compliance experts, Secureframe’s automated AI compliance platform introduces new features and support for NIST AI RMF and ISO 42001, enabling businesses to navigate the complexities of growth and security.

Study finds about a third of organizations were breached in the last year; majority of security professionals are open to replacing MDR solutions with AI.

Findings uncover rapid acceleration in API vulnerabilities in new AI-related dev and infrastructure products like NVIDIA’s Triton Inference Server, and API incidents that impact major brands like Mercedes-Benz.

After securing three acquisitions, adding MSP-tailored managed services and cloud security to build out its platform, SonicWall is delivering on partner commitments.

Round led by global growth equity firm General Atlantic, along with StepStone Group and the D. E. Shaw group, to accelerate product innovation and increase reach of Zero Trust endpoint security to organizations globally.

Cybersecurity leader outpaces competitors with 100% customer satisfaction, faster threat detection and 24/7 customer service.

Torq HyperSOC empowers modern SOC analysts to achieve unprecedented precision and efficiency, vastly outperforming legacy SOAR’s manual limitations.

SAN FRANCISCO and LAS VEGAS – Today at its flagship global conference, Relate, Zendesk announced the world’s most complete service solution for the AI era. With support volumes projected to […]

The move positions solutions provider titan Presidio to expand its digital solutions and managed cloud services offerings to accelerate growth.

AI/R Group emerges with an ambitious mission to revolutionize tech consultancy and digital transformation models by embedding AI into every aspect of customer engagement and business platforms.

The final list includes more than 300 marketers from various companies across the IT and telecom channel ecosystem.

The interest of PhotonFi, Intuitive Systems, Wyebot and mpro5 in bringing their solutions to MSPs underscores innovation’s role in driving the industry forward.

Backed by Greylock, Bedrock Security significantly simplifies data security in today’s cloud and AI landscape for companies worldwide.

Carrie Richardson shares six points to mull over that will help you build a more effective marketing plan.

New capabilities provide organizations with comprehensive security posture management to identify risks within workloads and clusters and streamline remediation efforts to proactively improve security posture.

The up-and-coming cybersecurity solutions provider talks about securing end users while making MSP lives easier.

Latest round includes investments from Mitsubishi Electric and Schneider Electric; spotlights demand for an OT/IoT security platform that supports heterogeneous operating environments.

Leading CX innovator to deliver industry’s most advanced AI agents and only complete CX platform for the AI-first era.

Schmidt brings more than 30 years of leadership experience to the ERP unit of Evergreen, Pine Services Group.

The program will help partners make it easier for their customers to fill every manufacturing and operational blind spot across commercial and classified area processes.

Zapier’s newest product enables customers to craft AI bots that work hand-in-hand to automate tasks seamlessly across apps.

MSP marketers can efficiently generate leads through a collaboration of AI analytics and creative input. Here’s how.

By adopting family-friendly policies, channel pros stand to benefit from a wider talent pool and more engaged workforce.

Storytelling can be a great strategy to succeed at sales in this fast-growing field. By James E. Gaskin

Vade’s annual phishing report reveals that Facebook scams reached all-time high and social media phishing rose sharply.

Training, Enablement & Tools Focusing on Productivity-Enhancing, AI-Powered Solutions Like Copilot Will Empower MSPs & VARs to Capitalize on Emerging Tech.

Using a new method, Vade increases the confidence of spear-phishing detection by 50% for W2 fraud.

Annual report analyzed 1.2 billion attacks, more than 22,000 vulnerabilities and over 146 bug bounty reports to predict 2024 API security trends.

A combined HPE and Juniper Networks looks promising for growth in enterprise, cloud, AI, and stock price, but will the SMB channel benefit, too?

Developed by Kenyan-born entrepreneur Martin Kabaki, AskRobot transforms the chatbot landscape with a suite of specialized AI Assistants.

It’s essential to use objective, evidence-based criteria to evaluate and select vendors.

Driven by key strategic partnerships and expanded senior leadership team, ColorTokens continues to lead in Zero Trust microsegmentation.

New and expanding global compliance regulations for communications are putting enterprises under increased pressure to transform how they manage regulated digital data. Orange Business and Custodia Technology, a global expert in regulated digital data, have partnered to provide an end-to-end regulatory compliance service for multinational enterprises.

Why hiring military veterans often is a winning proposition services providers and for all involved.

Evo Security demonstrated a major investment in the IT channel by assembling an all-star lineup of key leaders who helped build Datto from the ground up. The cybersecurity SaaS company, […]

Partner program news from HP and HPE; alliances for Veeam, Sophos, Syncro, and Acronis; a salvo of upgrades from GoTo; and comforting evidence that Americans aren’t the world’s only lazy tourists are among the many stories we’re finally telling you about.

D&H Delivers Proprietary Training to Partners in Key Transformative Categories for a Stimulating Tech Conference, Plus a Partnerfi Symposium on 10/16 – 10/1.

Pinpoint Search Group, a leading cybersecurity recruitment firm, has unveiled its Q3 2023 cybersecurity funding report. The quarter saw a 21 percent rise in funds raised compared to Q3 2022, painting an optimistic picture of the industry’s growth trajectory, characterized by strategic advancements and heightened interest. 

Six Data Security Posture Management Partners Join Cohesity’s Data Security Alliance, Representing the Vast Majority of Solutions in the Industry that Identify and Locate Previously Unknown Data Repositories and Mitigate Associated Security and Privacy Risks.

New AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator will provide disruptive next generation cybersecurity EMEA startups with mentorship, partnership and funding opportunities.

ChannelPro Network’s editorial team reports live from Ingram’s three-day innovation summit.

SonicWall, a world-leading cybersecurity, partner-first business for more than 30-years, announced today that Christine Bartlett will serve as its Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Bartlett will oversee the global marketing team, with responsibility for building the global brand and driving partner marketing.

AI from Microsoft and Salesforce, new tools from Acronis, SentinelOne, and Vade, new chips from Intel, and some bears with a sweet tooth were among the many stories we waited until Friday to tell you about.

AI updates from Google, access points from Sophos, a gaming handheld from Lenovo (just in time for Christmas), and an extremely casual group bike outing in Philadelphia are among the many stories we’ve finally, belatedly, told you about.

AI-related announcements include Google’s Vertex AI platform, which enables organizations to build and deploy ML models, and Duet AI, which weaves AI into products such as Google Meet and Google Chat.

VMworld goodies from VMware, AI news from Microsoft and TD SYNNEX, an alliance between Liongard and SonicWall, and an arena full of Elvises are among the many stories coming your way just in time for the weekend.

Centralized cloud security management, advanced AI technologies, and robust all-in-one security platforms can help secure multicloud environments.

Security news from Cisco and SentinelOne, new execs for Lenovo and Pax8, a resale pact for Konica Minolta and Epson, and an unexpectedly informative robot overlord are among the many stories we took our slow, summer-speed time bringing to you.

MSPs are the best resource for SMBs searching for cyber insurance. Here’s how to help your customers find the right policies.

What MSPs need to know about salary negotiation in an age of inflation, recession, and emerging wage transparency rules.

Security news from Cisco, Trend Micro, Keeper, NinjaOne, and GoTo, conference room hardware from ViewSonic and Sennheiser, and a queen-sized Swedish inflation bump are but a sampling of the stories we’re only now getting around to for you.

AI a-plenty from Google and Microsoft, SASE from Barracuda, a new cybersecurity strategy veep for CyberFOX, and a ban on barking dogs in the least likely place for one are among the stories we took our sweet time bringing you this week.

The two-day, in-person regional conference featured insight from industry thought leaders and educational sessions designed to drive opportunity for MSPs and VARs that serve small and medium-size businesses.

From the RSA Conference at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, Joel Zaidspiner talks 1-to-1 with Dragos, Armorblox, and Sumo Logic.

Belated security news from the RSA Conference, a google/JumpCloud alliance, goodies from GoTo, and a group bike ride event in Philadelphia that once seen can never be unseen are among this week’s we-finally-got-there stories.

On his first day at the RSA Conference, Joel Zaidspiner catches up with Cynet, Votiro, OpenText, and ESET.

Michelle Ragusa-McBain (pictured) joins CRO Jason Carter and others on a new management team working to expand the vendor’s footprint among MSPs through efforts that include the forthcoming rollout of a revamped partner program.

Cyberint, provider of an intelligence solution that fuses real-time threat intelligence with bespoke attack surface management, has launched a new supply chain intelligence module designed to help enterprises tackle the growing risks associated with third-party technologies and vendors. The new capability provides organizations with a clear and measurable understanding of security risks along the supply chain, offering real-time alerts to effectively mitigate risk.

New security AI from Microsoft, a new alliance between Evo Security and Solutions Granted, a new channel chief for NinjaOne, and a lost then found giant red spoon are just a few of the stories we’re finally bringing you.

AI from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Adobe, a free phishing kit from KnowBe4, ERP software for midsize businesses from SAP, and a Canadian court ruling establishing a new God-given right are among the stories we just now snuck in before the weekend.

A newly embiggened version of Microsoft Intune, more integrations from Gradient MSP, a new head of global sales at Axcient, and a huge payoff for buying an iPhone and not using it for 16 years are just a few of the stories we’ve finally gotten around to.

Take a tour through our latest batch of overlooked, up-and-coming, and lesser-known vendors in managed services, cloud computing, security, and the Internet of Things.

OpenAI integrations for Microsoft, new software from ThreatLocker, Addigy, and GoTo, partner program updates from Lenovo, and the most expensive prop gun in movie history are among the (far too) many stories we’re belatedly bringing you now.

Announced on the opening day of the hardware giant’s new fiscal year, the updates are designed to accelerate adoption of Dell’s APEX hardware-as-a-service offering and create new opportunities for partners to profit from end user ESG initiatives.

Managing applications in Azure requires mental flexibility and some rethinking.

TeamLogic IT North Palm Beach aims to integrate the best talent for its customers—and that includes (shock!) bringing in local competitors.

Security announcements from WatchGuard, ConnectWise, and Fortinet, new FinTech gear from Epson, a new channel chief for Veeam, and a quinceanera for a chihuahua are among the news gems we’ve uncovered for you in plenty of time for the holidays.

AWS news a-plenty, access points from Zyxel, a mobile security awareness app from KnowBe4, and proof that Florida Man has nothing on Florida Woman are among the stories we’re finally reporting now that last week’s tryptophan has finally worn off.

The latest major release of the quoting and procurement application for MSPs supports MFA via popular authenticator apps and the ability to share bundles and configurations across multiple installations, among other new features.

Due within two weeks, the update will include support for MFA via authentication apps, a new set of procurement reports, and the ability to send order tracking numbers to end users automatically.

Live from the final ChannelPro SMB Forum of the year, Erick and Rich discuss Cisco’s increased interest in SMBs, how to use the end of 2022 to prepare yourself for a big 2023, and a six-foot tall loaf of bread named Pan Solo.

Successful MSPs will expand service offerings while embracing delivery automation, marketplaces, multicloud orchestration, and more.

An outsourced marketing service and self-serve Cisco partner portal are two of several recent efforts by the distributor to sustain growth and attract MSP partners, according to sales exec Peter DiMarco (pictured).

New goodies from Microsoft, Dell, and Google, new integrations from Datto, Gradient MSP, QuoteWerks, and SOCSoter, a new CTO for ConnectWise, and a truly out of this world scam are among the many stories we waited until now to tell you about.

The just launched startup’s heavily automated, partner-delivered solution runs on all-new hardware and software that buyers pay for solely based on what they consume.

Repurposing used hardware instead of dumping it in landfills is more than just good for the planet. It delivers bottom-line ROI too.

Cloud goodies from Dell, partner program updates from GoTo and Kaspersky, a new marketing exec for NinjaOne, and a big promotion for one of our robot overlords are among the stories we waited until just before the weekend to bring your way.

Four of the dozens of vendors exhibiting at ChannelPro’s latest in-person event—ConnectMeVoice, Gradient MSP, Quickpass, and US Signal—share updates on recent and forthcoming announcements.

The agreement arms partners to include devices like Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go 2 (pictured) in solution bundles alongside Microsoft 365 and accompanying services for the first time.

A new managed service partner offer from Cisco and Webex, a DLP solution from Cato Networks, a new channel chief at DataStream, and the one human no bear should ever challenge are among the stories we’re belatedly bringing your way.

Cisco channel executive Jason Gallo discusses the issues that have limited Black participation in the technology industry, and what all of us can do about it.

XDR provides continuous monitoring of all aspects of an IT security environment and features always-on awareness of the latest threats to improve a customer’s security posture.

D&H’s four-day tech conference in Hershey, Pa., gathered 600-plus channel partners and highlighted trends in cybersecurity, hybrid work, digital transformation, SMB devices, and more

Erick and Rich discuss Cisco’s big MSP recruiting drive, why you should have an offboarding process for clients that’s as good as your onboarding process, and whether or not being removed from a vat of chocolate you’re swimming in is really being “rescued”.

Laptops from Apple, security goodies from Bitdefender, ConnectWise, and Arctic Wolf, and a whole bunch of stuff from Schneider Electric are among the highlights from this week’s collection of news we took our sweet time telling you about.

To meet ambitious growth targets for its MSP partner base and subscription revenue, the security vendor plans to add two-tier distribution, roll out more RMM and PSA integrations, extend the capabilities of its Nebula security platform, and more.

Due in Q3, the new addition to Webroot DNS Protection, the vendor’s DNS filtering solution, will stop potentially dangerous DNS requests from “leaking” outside the system’s control.

Your chart of accounts is the first step to useful financial reports and future financial decisions.

They’re our latest bumper crop of cool new names to know in cloud computing, IT management, security, and BDR.

Bob Gault (pictured), formerly of Cisco and Extreme Networks, will help lead efforts to accelerate growth and expand sales to larger MSPs and corporate IT departments.

Event news from Intel, SAP, and Google, managed security from Microsoft, an integration between Liongard and Gradient MSP, and proof that knowing math can pay off at the lottery are a few of the stories we’ve finally managed to bring you.

Fresh equity from Vector Capital will enable the security vendor to speed progress on its product roadmap, make more vendor acquisitions, and provide more resources to its MSP partners, according to CEO Prakash Panjwani (pictured).

The deal aims to help the vendor’s Managed Threat Response and extended detection and response offerings collect data from a broader range of sources and act on it more effectively. It was announced a day after updates to the Sophos Firewall rolled out.

Riddle me this, channel pros. What do you get when you combine a Kaseya with a Datto? Still don’t have it? Join the pack that includes Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Josh Weiss, of LA Creative Technologies. They have some details to share via Rich’s exclusive conversation with Kaseya CEO Fred Voccola, however, not to mention additional thoughts on Thoma Bravo selling Barracuda Networks to KKR and Cisco offering a new partner specialization in environmental sustainability.

Security professionals point to data privacy as one of their three top areas of responsibility, according to a recent Cisco study.

Called Zoom Up, it unifies three previously separate programs and introduces a first-ever tiering structure designed to reward partners who invest in building a Zoom practice with extra margin and resources.

Chips from AMD, resources from NVIDIA, peer groups ASCII, billing software from Zomentum, and a big fat pay day for a lucky person who’s mom didn’t throw away all his comic books are a few of the stories we’ve just now gotten around to.

A new partner program from Microsoft, a new access point from Zyxel, a new partnership between Nerdio and IGEL, and a Florida Man story about a guy asking cops to test the authenticity of his meth are among the stories we’ve finally brought your way.

The six-city, two-day conference series opened in Newark, N.J., and featured a line-up of educational sessions that addressed the top issues managed service providers and integrators care about.

A new cloud for Microsoft Defender to defend, an extreme new NUC from Intel, contact center software from Zoom, and a toddler whose hair literally cannot be combed into place are but a few of the stories we waited until the weekend’s edge to tell you about.

ChannelPro’s in-person, six-city tour offers IT integrators, managed services providers, consultants, and VARs two days of educational content designed to help drive business growth.

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.

Now named GoTo, the company has ambitious plans to market a simplified portfolio of integrated remote management and unified communications solutions through a dramatically expanded set of partners, including MSPs.

Back on the air, though not yet back on the road, ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner checks in on the latest from Cisco and channel newcomer Tribu.

After two strange, surprising years, 2022 is shaping up to be refreshingly easier to handicap in markets ranging from cloud computing and security to storage and beyond.

Help for frontline workers from Microsoft, new execs for Intel, Datto, and Pax8, and a nifty new mafia-busting use case for Google Maps are among the stories we’re bringing your way just in time for the weekend.

Channel pros who want to offer edge computing solutions will have to acquire skills outside their traditional lane and be able to explain the business benefits to SMB customers.

A strategic approach along with a defined goal and target audience will help you get the most from your social media efforts.

Announcements a-plenty from AWS re:Invent, two new solutions from NinjaOne, a new head of partner communities for TD SYNNEX, and surprising proof that karaoke can be dangerous to your health are all among the stories we’re just now telling you about.

As the shift toward hybrid work arrangements continues, the network management vendor reports in newly published research, businesses are embracing simpler, speedier network architectures that rely more on Wi-Fi access points than switches and firewalls.

Company Appoints Laura Alber and Oscar Munoz to its Board of Directors

The new service, available today in beta, brings device management, support, and storage into one complete subscription for small businesses

MSPs Can Now Access The Tech Tribe Time-Saving IT Contract Templates Through Zomentum’s Sales Acceleration Platform

— AMD launches AMD Instinct MI200 series accelerators, previews 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors with AMD 3D V-Cache, and provides new details on expanded set of next-generation EPYC processors powered by “Zen 4” and “Zen 4c” CPU cores —

— Meta adopts EPYC CPUs for its data center —

McAfee shareholders to receive $26.00 per share in cash

The transaction is valued at over $14 billion
The purchase price represents a premium of approximately 22.6% over McAfee’s closing share price of $21.21 on November 4, 2021
Investor Group comprised of Advent, Permira, Crosspoint Capital, CPP Investments, GIC and ADIA

New Intel Core chips, a new hyperconverged cyber protection platform from Scale Computing and Acronis, new features from MSP360, and what may be the world’s stupidest hiker all figure in this week’s batch of better-late-than-never news.

Hardware from Apple and Google, software from NetApp, security integrations from Acronis and SaaS Alerts, and an uninvited intergalactic visitor for a woman in British Columbia are just a few of the many stories we waited until now to tell you about.

Addressing the challenges female workers face is key to hiring and retention.

The security vendor announced new host isolation functionality and the global expansion of its threat analyst team today as well.

VMworld news from VMware, the arrival of Windows 11, new security goodies from WatchGuard, Zyxel, and Kaspersky, plus the world luckiest lottery contestant are just a few of the stories we waited all the way until now to tell you about this week.

Solutions address increasing flood of security incidents caused by mismanaged identities, helping organizations enhance their overall cybersecurity posture
The combined entity will serve more than 10,000 customers while actively managing 300M identities worldwide
One Identity will uniquely deliver market-leading solutions for PAM, IGA, and IAM, allowing organizations to take a holistic approach to identity security with best-of-breed capabilities

SaaS adoption has grown nearly 40 percent year-over-year, yet lack of visibility into user application activity and data remains a top challenge

Channel pros are no strangers to partnering with peers to fill gaps in skills or resources, but in today’s complex and competitive landscape it is becoming a necessity.

Here’s what to expect on the way to $1 million, $3 million, $10 million, and beyond, and how to get past it.

The demand for technology to support remote learning exploded in 2020; now educators seek high-level expertise and solutions to improve learning outcomes.

Spaces in Google Chat, now live for everyone, provide customers with a central place for flexible collaboration in Google Workspace

Updates to Google Meet and Calendar make hybrid meetings more equitable; new Google Meet Series One hardware and third-party interoperability provide customers greater choice and flexibility

Positioning itself for the next stage of growth, IGEL has hired Christiane Ohlgart as Chief Financial Officer and Kris Hamner as Chief People Officer; the addition of these two executives further expands IGEL’s San Francisco-based leadership team, which also includes IGEL CEO Jed Ayres and Executive Chairman Bill Veghte

Connecting Google Workspace’s collaborative experience with Miro’s digital whiteboarding capabilities will enable teams to ideate and innovate more immersively

Leading partners join new-look program accelerating end-to-end product market launches

Cloud-based contact-center-as-a-service (CCaaS) solutions are an appealing option for SMBs and a potential opportunity for channel pros.

Codeveloped innovative, end-to-end solutions will enable new customer experiences and business services across industries with on-premise or network-based deployment

The former SolarWinds MSP will spin off from parent company SolarWinds to become an independent business entirely focused on managed service providers in a much-anticipated transaction under consideration since last August.

HPE will combine Determined AI’s innovative open-source AI training platform with its high performance computing solutions to enable machine learning engineers speed time-to-production for AI

Veeam® Software, the leader in backup solutions that delivers Modern Data Protection, today announced the launch of its new, federal government-focused subsidiary, Veeam Government Solutions, Inc. (VGS). Veeam provides a single platform for modernizing backup, accelerating hybrid cloud, and securing data to 400,000+ customers worldwide, including 82% of the Fortune 500 and 60% of the Global 2,000.

Product previews from Apple WWDC, a new name for Windows Virtual Desktop, new virtual data protection software from Datto, and a new safety device for “”smartphone zombies”” are all among this week’s better-late-than-never news updates.

At the managed services software maker’s Empower partner conference today, execs including President John Pagliuca (pictured) outlined plans to add DNS filtering and endpoint analytics now and cloud management functionality later.

Wi-Fi 6 brings WLAN performance to a new level with aggregate throughput potential measured in Gigabits per second. The advent of Wi-Fi 6 also brings economics to a new level as higher performance and higher density impact price-performance and total cost of ownership (TCO) calculations. Get the full report that benchmarks the performance of its tri-radio XV3-8 (8×8/4×4 MU-MIMO) and XV2-2 (2×2 MU-MIMO) Wi-Fi 6 Access Points (APs) and comparable APs from Aruba, Meraki (Cisco) and Ruckus (CommScope).

Rolled out in March alongside higher deal registration discounts, the changes are designed to minimize the cost of switching from perpetual licensing to “everything as a service”, according to North American Channel Chief Kevin Rooney (pictured).

Collaborative platform delivers a streamlined way for organizations to standardize the full data and machine learning lifecycle at any scale with powerful AutoML capabilities and new ML Feature Store

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to Fortanix to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies

Choosing its strategic alliances wisely, MiradorIT has been able to grow new business and enter emerging markets.

A new CEO for VMware, new security software from HP and Trend Micro, and a vivid reminder of what can happen when a determined four-year-old gets access to an Amazon Prime account are all among the stories we’re belatedly bringing your way.

Discover threats more quickly with experienced security experts and leading technology

New data from Synergy Research Group shows that the worldwide UCaaS subscribers growth rate jumped to 41% in 2020, up from 27% in 2019. While the market share of leader RingCentral has held steady at around 20%, it is the rapid growth of Microsoft and Zoom that have driven the increased growth rate. Their market shares were almost negligible in 2019, but in 2020 the Microsoft subscriber base quickly grew to over a million with Zoom about to achieve the same milestone.

Erick and Rich are intrigued by BitTitan’s “data synchronization-as-a-service” strategy, certain you should do quarterly business reviews internally as well as with customers, and amused by the guy now walking from LA to San Francisco in a bear costume.

Zoom, Cisco Webex, and GoToMeeting Windows Apps Enabled by Parallels Desktop’s Added Camera and Microphone Redirection; USB Support enables Smart Cards and Flash Drives to Run in Windows on Chrome Enterprise Devices

Proofpoint Shareholders to Receive $176.00 Per Share in Cash

Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

For those who believe that one printer does not fit all, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced two new PIXMA printers: the Canon PIXMA TS3520 Wireless All-in-One Printer and Canon PIXMA G620 Wireless MegaTank Photo Printer. Designed with specific uses in mind, each printer is equipped with features that help create the high-quality prints consumers have grown accustomed to with the PIXMA printer line.

Eighty-eight percent of service professionals report that the pandemic exposed technology gaps in their jobs

New Service Cloud innovations give organizations the technology they need today to support agents working from home, in the field or in a hybrid model – all in one system

The Estée Lauder Companies, Smile Direct Club and Sonos embraced Service Cloud 360 to meet new customer expectations

Data demonstrates 34.4% YoY increase in overall phishing activity with massive spikes during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic

The online ERP vendor and its partners continue to profit from a software and services opportunity that few VARs hungry for richer cloud margins are exploring, according to channel chief Craig West (pictured).

A spin-off for VMware, data center chips from NVIDIA, new laptops from Microsoft, and a crime wave involving little plastic bricks are all among the many stories we’ve finally managed to bring your way.

Leading cybersecurity threat protection and content filtering solution, DNSFilter, continues to scale its service in 2021. Insights Reporting will give users deep visibility into their network’s activity. DNSFilter will host a demo and Virtual Q&A at the end of the month.

Featuring over 200 Technology Partners including new Zendesk, Adobe, Canva, InVision, Looker and Lucidchart integrations

Launching Asana’s Channel Partner network across 75 countries

Connecting the world’s teams in 7 new languages

Human Layer Security company Tessian today introduces the Human Layer Risk Hub – a solution that offers organizations full visibility into employees’ risk levels and drivers on email, enabling a more tailored approach to employee security. It will improve security defenses and user behavior by providing security teams with protection, training, and risk analytics all in one platform.

A new channel chief for Microsoft, as-a-service goodies from Cisco, hyperconverged infrastructure additions from Lenovo, and a bitter ending for a mafioso/cooking enthusiast on the run from the law are among the stories we nearly failed to bring you.

Veeam Data Protection Report 2021 finds that COVID-19 has significantly impacted Digital Transformation (DX) spending, with 40% of global organizations viewing economic uncertainty as the greatest barrier to DX in the next 12 months and one-third having slowed or halted initiatives in the past year

T.C. Doyle to serve as marketing communications director and manage company’s Channel Chief Advisory Board

The threat detection vendor’s solution, which is designed to defend SaaS collaboration applications from ransomware, malware, and phishing, will be Datto’s first security-related product other than BDR offerings.

Talend Shareholders to Receive $66.00 per Ordinary Share and ADS in Cash

Represents 29% Premium to Talend’s Closing Stock Price of $51.30 on March 9, 2021

Integrated solution to provide hybrid platform for global asset management with exponential cost savings

Investments in people, programs, and platforms aimed to accelerate enterprise 5G and Wireless WAN market adoption and fuel new revenue streams for channel partners

With a new executive hire coming out of a record-breaking year, NinjaRMM plots an international expansion to gain market share for its core endpoint and disaster recovery solutions.

News from Microsoft Ignite, a new SSD from Intel, a router update from Untangle, and two vivid examples of why we both love and fear cats are among the stories we’re bringing you just in time for the weekend.

– Increase in requisite for low capital expenditure, rise in deployment of public Wi-Fi, and expediency of Wi-Fi infrastructure management and its remote troubleshooting drive the growth of the global Wi-Fi as a Service market.

Combination will create a Best-In-Class SaaS Platform to Better Serve the Rapidly Growing Demand for Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software as Cyber-Attacks Increase

Transaction Follows Closing of TPG’s Previously Announced Acquisition of Centrify

Lumen Technologies is a key edge compute partner to integrate IBM Cloud Satellite for 180,000 enterprise locations
More than 65 ecosystem partners, including Cisco, Dell Technologies and Intel, to build hybrid cloud services
IBM Cloud Pak for Data as a Service with IBM Cloud Satellite extends Watson Anywhere AI

New 4-in-1 solution combines backup, replication, storage snapshots and now, Continuous Data Protection (CDP)

Databricks launches on Google Cloud with integrations to Google BigQuery and AI Platform that unify data engineering, data science, machine learning, and analytics across both companies’ services

Elevation Capital, Accel Partners, Greenoaks Capital, and Eight Roads invest in the IT sales acceleration platform company

Product launch is accompanied by new research that shows one-third of U.S. organizations have lost customers following email attachment errors

Laptop gaming chips from Intel, cloud management updates from VMware, and a Super Bowl prediction from a dolphin on a sports bet hot streak are just a few of the stories we’re bringing your way just in time for the weekend.

NIOS 8.4.8, 8.5.2 and 8.6 adds security, cloud automation, and multi-cloud integrations for building hybrid networks

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a recognized global enterprise software leader in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, today announced the appointment of Isabelle Guis as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Guis will use her deep experience in marketing industry-leading cloud and SaaS-based solutions to take the reins of Commvault’s global marketing efforts.

Most Surprising Finding: Almost 40% Of Respondents Believed Their Network Had Already Been Breached by Bad Actor(s)

ChannelPro editors select Corey Kirkendoll, president and CEO of 5K Technical Services in Texas, as the winner of the yearly honor for MSPs and VARs who have shared especially powerful peer-to-peer business advice.

Lexmark, a global imaging solutions leader, today announced that Vishal Gupta has joined its executive team as senior vice president and chief information and technology officer. In this role, he will be responsible for corporate IT, corporate strategy, and all software and analytics powering Lexmark’s offerings. Gupta replaces Tom Eade, who is retiring.

ServiceNow Racial Equity Fund will increase lending for homeownership, entrepreneurship, and neighborhood revitalization in 10 U.S. regions

Seasoned Cybersecurity Sales Executive Joins After Company’s Year of Record Global Growth in Customers, Partners, and Employees

Focus on advancing disruptive innovation and accelerating corporate strategy

TPx Delivers a Single Source for Managed Microsoft 365 with Teams Now Including Enterprise Calling Services

After a year of unprecedented turmoil, predicting what lies ahead isn’t easy. Seven brave experts agreed to help us try anyway.

CES goodies and more CES goodies, including a smart dog collar that tells you what Fido is trying to say when he won’t stop yapping, are overrepresented in the embarrassingly tall stack of stories we waited until now to tell you about.

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Cloud IT Infrastructure Tracker, vendor revenue from sales of IT infrastructure products (server, enterprise storage, and Ethernet switch) for

New Loyalty Management product gives companies a 360-degree view of every member to increase customer satisfaction and create revenue-generating loyalty programs

Managed Wireless LAN Leverages Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi 6 Technology

Industry Veteran Brings 30 Years of Experience to Build on Centrify’s Global Momentum and Growth

HCI from MSFT, AWS backup from Veeam, Salesforce and ServiceNow support from TeamViewer, and a new Olympic sport for people who can spin on their head are a few of the stories we really meant to bring your way earlier this week.

A look at the potential, and drawbacks, of offering employee monitoring solutions to customers.

Recent releases strengthen Veeam’s AWS backup and recovery strategy with new support for Amazon RDS and Amazon EKS, Kubernetes with Kasten K10 and more

HP’s EliteBook 800 Series and ZBook Firefly 14 and 15 G8 Now Ship With Tile Software Pre-Installed

A mammoth acquisition by Salesforce, new cloud goodies from Amazon, new calling features for Microsoft Teams, and a new world record for jet skiing Santas are among the many stories we’re finally sending your way.

Channel pros can now offer bundled combinations of cloud software and professional services on the AWS Marketplace. Those with custom-developed solutions to sell will gain access to a new partner program for developers next month too.

The new normal of remote work makes it imperative to understand your primary risk, and choose solutions based on your threat surface.

Latest version provides a customized, granular recovery experience for Microsoft Teams, ensuring business continuity for remote workers’ critical Teams conversations and safeguarding against data loss

Teams apps from Microsoft, a network firewall from AWS, a cookbook (of sorts) from SolarWinds, and a return to space for Baby Yoda are all among the stories we took our sweet time bringing to you this week.

Ingram Micro Cloud today announced it has formed a strategic collaboration with nOps, a leading provider of cloud management software-as-a-service (SaaS) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Technology Partner. The alliance expands Ingram Micro’s offering of tools for reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) designed to help build an efficient, secure, and high-performing AWS infrastructure for their applications and workloads.

“nOps is thrilled to team with Ingram Micro”

SD-WAN adoption is starting to extend down from the midmarket, and managed service providers are getting on the bandwagon.

Collection of Hundreds of Fully Vetted Scripts Help Eliminate Repetitiveness and Speed Up Technician Tasks—So MSPs Can Focus More “on” the Business Instead of “in” It

New Macs from Apple, new firewalls from SonicWall, and a new source of nightmares for bears (and maybe humans) are all among the many stories we’re bringing your way just in time for the weekend.

The platform, named ConnectWise Fusion, is designed to unify the vendor’s 18 product families by enabling them to share common data stores, reporting tools, and network discovery engines, according to Chief Product Officer Jeff Bishop (pictured).

Chosen as one of WhatsApp’s first core solution providers, Zendesk will provide enhanced customer conversations on the WhatsApp messaging service directly within Zendesk

Zendesk continues to pave the way for customers to deliver their own messaging experiences with new out-of-the-box offerings

2020 report reveals hundreds of device vendors compete for limited space on today’s networks

The official arrival of Intel’s Tiger Lake chips, new management tools from Ivanti, a new channel chief for Arctic Wolf, and an unexpected host for this week’s election are a few of the stories we’ve finally scraped up the time to tell you about.

Tyler Coughlan (pictured) is now responsible for ensuring every interaction resellers and vendors have with Ingram enhances their satisfaction. The new Emerging Business Group, meanwhile, will help up-and-coming vendors accelerate channel sales growth.

Partner and product news from Cisco, a $35 billion deal for AMD and Xilinx, healthcare software from Microsoft, and some Halloween decorations that may have gone just a bit too far are a few of the many stories we’re just now bringing your way.

The newly established link lets users of SolarWinds Remote Monitoring and Management deploy, administer, and upgrade EDR agents on any Windows device via the same interface they use to perform other administrative tasks.

New Full Stack Observability Platform, Integration With Cisco Intersight Workload Optimizer and Cloud Native Visualization Features Provide Cross Domain Insights and Analytics of Business Performance in the Cloud

Company adds Zero Trust solutions to Citrix Ready Workspace Security Program, enabling customers to drive intelligent, contextual approach to securing apps and devices

Building on its announcement of the Preactive Security Exchange (PSE) recently, Read More

Organizations that openly address diversity and equity, and put ongoing programs and support in place, will better retain diverse talent.

A bevy of new products from Acer, a new alliance agreement for Microsoft and Salesforce, a new CRO for Axcient, and an official apology for the impending addition of one more hour to this endless year are all among the stories just now coming your way.

From recruitment to interviewing and hiring, organizations that prioritize diversity need to be intentional in their pursuit and hold themselves accountable.

From Sophisticated ProAV, Esports, and Security Solutions to K12 Distance Learning, D&H’s Solutions Experts on this Growing Team Leverage Real-World Expertise to Help Partners Win New Opportunities

New centralized platform provides a clear picture of all the SaaS applications in use across the organization to increase operational efficiency and security of apps and data

New employee workspace and helpdesk technology helps workers be productive from anywhere

New communication apps enable businesses to create safer in-person experiences and build trust with customers and employees

Salesforce and Thrive Global partner to offer wellness resources to employees

A big acquisition by Veeam, a new name for Google G Suite, new hardware from HP Inc. and HPE, and an ice cream cone that just might be too much of a good thing are a small sample of the news we’ve finally managed to tell you about.

Veeam and Kasten’s Modern Data Management Platform Will Speed the Production Deployment of Container-based Applications

News from VMworld, devices from Microsoft, a buying spree by Ivanti, and a look at what happens when parrots with too much time on their hands teach each other four-letter words are a small sample of the stories we’re belatedly bringing you.

300,000-plus VMware Customers Can Benefit from Unified Management of NVIDIA AI Software with All Apps, Tap into Security, Acceleration Capabilities of NVIDIA BlueField-2 DPU

With the majority of companies believing the future of work will be remote or “hybrid”, Tessian reveals the security pitfalls of the new work-from-anywhere world

Live & On-demand Sessions Include Leading Experts on XaaS, Hybrid Environments, Cloud Security, Marketing to Millennial Business Owners, and more

Live & On-demand Sessions Include Leading Experts on XaaS, Hybrid Environments, Cloud Security, Marketing to Millennial Business Owners, and more

Live & On-demand Sessions Include Leading Experts on XaaS, Hybrid Environments, Cloud Security, Marketing to Millennial Business Owners, and more

The tech giant’s sales climbed at the start of its current fiscal year and dipped more recently, resulting in essentially unchanged results for the last six months. Vertical industry solutions and work-from-home upgrades are among bright spots for what’s next.

NSPM Category Leader Answers Enterprise Demands for Security, Speed, Flexibility, and Efficiency to Address Accelerating Cloud and Digital Transformation Initiatives

New platform adds a recommendation engine, machine learning based service dependencies and change impact to reduce incidents by 67% and lower Developer and IT costs.

The Future of Work is interconnected. Partnership streamlines the incident response process, connecting remote teams in a single click.

Customer Service representatives can now see an incident unfold, kick off and escalate a response, and collaborate with Dev and IT teams to proactively resolve issues for customers

New data from Synergy Research Group shows that across four key cloud service and infrastructure market segments, operator and vendor revenues for the first half of 2020 were $187 billion, having grown by 20% from the first half of 2019. The biggest growth was seen in cloud infrastructure services, comprising IaaS, PaaS and hosted private cloud services. First half revenue from these service grew by 34% from 2019.

Enterprise-scale runbook automation and auto remediation will improve productivity for teams on the digital frontline, enabling them to resolve incidents faster, reduce costs and protect customer experience

MSPs scaling up to compete with a rising class of giant MSPs have multiple options. Here are four of the most promising.

Investment Will Further Accelerate Organic and Acquisition Growth

Abnormal Security solution protects against the most sophisticated cyberattacks, available now in the Azure Marketplace

News from Nutanix, Trend Micro, ViewSonic, and Kentucky Man (your new rival, Florida Man) are just a few of the stories we meant to tell you about but didn’t until now.

Gradually, in a series of changes rolled out over the last 12 months, the SMB security vendor has reinvented itself as a provider of comprehensive managed detection and response services for endpoints, networks, and cloud applications.

As Acronis Cyber Protect 15 is released, new global research reveals that 31% of companies struggle with daily cyberattacks and new protection challenges caused by remote work

Zippy new laptop chips from Intel, Teams integration from TeamViewer, and a reminder from Oklahoma that wearing clothes when ordering at Taco Bell is a wise idea are just as few of the stories we just barely snuck in before the holiday weekend.

Master MSSP Invests in Management Team and Commitment to Partners

A new storage option from AWS, new 5G phones from ASUS, and new beers that taste like doughnuts (really!) are all among the better-late-than-never stories we’re finally bringing your way.

Significant Enhancements to SASE Solution and Global Managed Offerings Help Organizations Accelerate Digital Transformation
Highlights:

Certifies interoperability of its SASE solution with six leading SD-WAN vendors and forges deeper alliances with Silver Peak Systems and Versa Networks
Atos and BT to deliver McAfee powered managed services

Security news from ConnectWise, Acronis, and Trend Micro, among others, new Yoga devices from Lenovo, and a surprising (or perhaps not surprising) discovery up a young child’s nose are among the many stories we’re finally telling you about.

Dell Technologies today announced Rola Dagher as its new global channel chief. 
 
Dagher will lead Dell Technologies’ global partner strategy, vision, enablement, program design and experience. She begins her new role Sept. 7. 
 

Embracing standard processes, tools, and solutions is the foundation for scaling your business.

The Distributor Assembles a Roster of Guides, Checklists, and Marketing Brochure Templates, Plus an On-Demand Webcast to Help Partners Develop Long-term Recovery Plans for Their SMB Clients

Shiny new endpoints from Google and Apple, shiny new access points from Aruba and NETGEAR, and an ingenious criminal scheme involving an apparently well-trained cat are just a few of the stories we’ve finally found time to bring you.

New Release of IGEL OS Leverages the Latest Linux Kernel; Improves Endpoint Performance and Offers Expanded Hardware Support

First of Its Kind Open Platform Integrates Dozens of Inaugural Partners Including BlackBerry, Cisco, Illumio, LogRhythm, Microsoft, RSA, and SentinelOne to Objectively Test their Solutions

New IT automation software from Ivanti, new Ryzens from AMD, and a would-be criminal mastermind who should have used spell check on his phony death certificate are just a few of the stories we’ve finally made time to tell you about.

With MSPs in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, it’s more critical than ever to adopt best practices to protect yourself. Here are some tips to batten down the hatches.

The Xerox AltaLink C8100/B8100 Series with ConnectKey Apps and Automation speeds digital transformation and supports workers in and out of the office

Over 90 partners already integrate hardware, software and applications into IGEL platform; new program expected to double partnerships by 2021, creating an ecosystem for endless possibilities

Industry veteran to drive Privileged Access Management leader forward into new markets including cloud security and DevOps

The virtual gathering brought together experts from the emerging market to help attendees develop best practices for starting and growing an IoT services business.

The maker of sales management and automation software for MSPs plans to use the $4.1 million to roll out more integrations with third-party solutions and add native network assessment functionality.

Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR), a cloud-driven networking company, today announced Nabil Bukhari as Chief Technology Officer, in addition to his current role as Chief Product Officer.

Anthony D’Angelo to serve as vice president of global channel sales and business development. New program accredits partners to deliver technical support services.

A giant digital skills initiative from Microsoft, a new security bundle from Kaspersky, a timely telehealth solution from Lenovo, and a humanoid potato’s egomaniacal attack on a Canadian tire shop are all among the stories we’re finally bringing your way.

Today, VOSS Solutions unveiled the latest edition to its product portfolio, VOSS Phone Server, designed to extend the lifetime and maximize the investment from existing assets, whilst reducing operating costs in large scale distributed telephony networks.

New products from HPE, Apple, and Acer, return-to-work solutions from Salesforce and Citrix, and a guy who reached where we wouldn’t dare to retrieve a fishing hook are all among the many stories we’re just now bringing your way.

As businesses gradually return to work and re-evaluate tech needs for the next normal, the distributor and its vendors expect investments in cloud, security, infrastructure, endpoints, and more.

Cisco, Intel, Epson, ViewSonic, and a train passenger who accidentally left behind a bag full of something people normally play closer attention to are just some of the newsmakers whose stories we’re finally bringing your way.

Channel pros in the market to buy or merge need to thoroughly vet candidates for business strategy, financial health, and cultural fit.

Elo’s new Huddle Kit and touchscreen displays create an easy-to-install, turnkey collaboration solution to help keep corporate teams engaged and productive in the ‘new normal’

Integration of IGEL OS with Ericom Shield® Delivers Remote Browser Isolation Capabilities to IGEL Customers

11 June 2020 – San Francisco. Human layer security company Tessian announces the launch of its new solution Human Layer Security (HLS) Intelligence, to provide businesses with deeper insights into human layer security threats and the tools required to trend down the risk of accidental data loss, data exfiltration and advanced impersonation phishing attacks.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Netsurion, a leading managed security services provider, today released Remote Workforce Threat Detection, a new built-in feature of its best-in-class EventTracker SIEM platform that provides portable and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity threats in the emerging Work-From-Home (WFH) era.

Combined companies to establish leadership in Application Driven Infrastructure, optimizing both public cloud compute and storage costs with its leading platforms.

WatchGuard partners to realize immediate value from Panda Security’s advanced EDR solution through the Panda Security Early Access Program.

New alliances for Microsoft, new small biz software from Cisco, new hardware from HP and Lenovo, and a new way to make empty stadiums sound less empty during socially-distanced pro sports events are among the stories we’ve finally gotten around to.

Available to enterprises now, latest platform release features significant UX enhancements, improved Microsoft Azure support, and new third-party integrations

New research from email security firm Tessian reveals how risky remote working behaviors pose increased threat to companies’ data security

Integration allows teams to work where they are, driving down the time to engage and respond

Acquisitions by Microsoft and Intel, deeper ties between Sophos and Arcserve, and some family-unfriendly ersatz baseball spectators are among the stories we finally managed to sneak in before the holiday weekend.