SARASOTA, Fla., March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Star2Star, provider of the world’s only complete enterprise cloud communications platform for integration and collaboration, has enhanced and expanded its Remote Work solution set as well as provided cost reductions and incentives for all customers and partners. Since its beginnings, Star2Star has led the industry with the best business continuity and remote workforce solutions, and this enhanced solution set takes this leadership further.

WATERLOO, Ontario, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) today announced it will be offering businesses additional assistance in implementing their own remote working programs, at no cost. Recognizing the gravity of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, BlackBerry is committed to helping its current customers and other companies support their business continuity plans and remote working policies by enabling a secure, productive and connected environment for workers.

Leading SaaS Management Platform Helps IT Leaders Launch Adoption Campaigns and Just-in-Time Learning to Train Remote Workers on Microsoft Teams

Free data transfer tool helps new influx of employees working from home

Endpoint Protection Platform Vendor Helps Promote Business Continuity and Public Health by Enabling Secure Work-From-Home

Support Business Continuity Initiatives By Providing Secure, Simple Privileged Access to Critical Systems

Calisto 3200 and Calisto 5200 Enhance Conference Call Options for Workers On-the-Go

The solution eliminates the need for traditional remote user Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and significantly improves security for organizations

DynaSis’ new ITility Essentials is designed for businesses with fewer than 15 employees.

It’s mission-critical to keep your team engaged and productive in today’s remote/hybrid world.

Perfect for Business + Epic for Play, New Epson 880X Smart Portable Projector Delivers Eye-Catching Presentations and Life-Size Entertainment Experiences

New software available via firmware upgrade launches with switch support with plans of adding wireless, industrial, and other networking solutions in the future

My Connect software delivers business-grade performance and security for out-of-the-office workers

LogMeIn, Inc. a leader in empowering the work-from-anywhere era with solutions such as GoTo, LastPass, and Rescue, today announced results of a global study executed by IDG that reveals the new reality of long-term remote and flexible work.

Epson Moverio AR Smart Glasses and Spinar America “Remote Vision” SaaS Product Enhance Hands-Free Communication and Video Conferencing Across the Globe

Supermicro Customers Can Access 2U HGX A100 4-GPU or 4U HGX A100 8-GPU Systems Through Channel Partners – EMEA: Boston and Broadberry; North/Latin America: Colfax, Exxact, Microway, Thinkmate, and AMAX – Enabling Fast-track Testing of Industry-Leading Platforms

Reduces the risk of a privileged user breach through unique federated connection feature

Cybersecurity, privacy concerns, response time and network visibility cited as leading UC&C issues among 73% of those surveyed

Own Any Room at Home or in the Office with New Epson VS260 3LCD Projector

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

Netwrix Research also Revealed that Every Fourth Organization Believes they are at Greater Cybersecurity Risk Now than Before the Pandemic

Digi Remote Manager Enables Businesses to Maximize IoT Investment and Empower Staff with Dynamic, Mission-Critical Network Intelligence and Single-Pane-of-Glass Device Control

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

Versa Secure Access Delivers Assured Remote Networking Experience with Network and Application Monitoring Backed by an NSS-Recommended Security Suite

Versa Secure Access Delivers Assured Remote Networking Experience with Network and Application Monitoring Backed by an NSS-Recommended Security Suite

Versa Secure Access Delivers Assured Remote Networking Experience with Network and Application Monitoring Backed by an NSS-Recommended Security Suite

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

Solution provides enterprises with end-to-end protection for all cloud, web, and private application use across endpoints

BERKELEY, Calif., May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 802 Secure, an industry-leading provider of Wireless IT and IoT Security solutions today announced it has released a solution to help protect the remote office worker from the challenges of the evolving cyber threats of wireless security blind spots that are not detected by current technologies already in place.

Courtesy of Datto, here’s a handy infographic, suitable for sharing with clients, that lists some essential techniques for staying safe online while staying safe at home.

The new color MFPs are designed to offer the lowest total printing costs and energy consumption in their class. The new management system is designed to help partners save money by performing maintenance tasks and collecting usage data remotely.

NETGEAR’s Insight Managed Smart Cloud products send status notifications and alerts to you 24×7 allowing active network monitoring, right out of the box

The network monitoring functionality is provided by directly embedded elements of the company’s Traverse solution. The documentation capabilities come via tightly-integrated software from IT Glue.

A CES Innovation Award honoree, NETGEAR Insight management solution delivers unified remote monitoring and management for NETGEAR switches, wireless access points and ReadyNAS storage

Aerohive’s Full-Stack, Software-Defined Architecture Redefines Network Economics, Control, and Performance for Highly Distributed Sites and Teleworkers

Zoho today announced it has entered into an agreement with Spiceworks to provide Zoho Assist, its free, online remote support application, to the millions of IT professionals who use Spiceworks to do their jobs.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — ShoreTelÆ (NASDAQ: SHOR), a leading provider of communication solutions that make interactions simple, today announced the launch of ShoreTel TeamworkTM, a real-time collaboration tool that empowers teams to work more efficiently and productively on the go. With Teamwork, colleagues can collaborate over chat, manage team tasks and share files, all from one mobile application.

A new feature enhancement enables MSPs secure remote access to troubleshoot and configure clients’ networks and devices without a VPN or unsecure port forwards.

The solution enables security using any local TWAIN-compatible scanner via Microsoft RemoteDesktop connection.

Find out how the Boom Collaboration GIRO speakerphone and Boom Mini webcam perform in real-world scenarios.

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

AnyDesk can help IT services providers stay competitive and deliver high-quality service to their clients.

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.

Based on the survey, impacted organizations reached out to law enforcement and/or official government bodies for a range of assistance with ransomware attacks.

Free 60-minute interactive online session focuses on preparing MSPs to be disaster-ready.

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

Industry’s leading AIOps and virtual network assistant expanded with first integrated digital experience twinning and end-to-end insight across campus, branch and data center infrastructures; new additions to industry’s simplest and most flexible AI Data Center solutions that drive even more speed, scale and value.

Follow these six steps to keep workers engaged and on track.

Attackers Increase Their Use of Remote Ransomware 62% Annually, Based on Attacks Detected and Stopped by Sophos CryptoGuard Technology.

New features help untangle the present-day complexity of hybrid and cloud environments, users, and devices.

IT documentation is like a never-ending river. Establishing underlying policies and a solid framework will make staying on top of these changes easier.

How to help SMBs develop cybersecurity policies for their hybrid and remote workforce.

Research from Fortinet finds the insecurity of home and remote networks is the top work-from-anywhere security risk.

Enhancement to Fortinet’s secure networking portfolio and FortiOS 7.4 include next-gen firewalls and a new points-based consumption program with support for Hybrid Mesh Firewall deployments and a variety of products.

Consider these three ways AI-based tools and technologies can help a service provider gain visibility and maintain the end-user experience.

The new features include upgrades to the system’s secure internet access, SD-WAN, and CASB components aimed at helping companies keep users secure regardless of whether they’re at home, on the road, or in the office.

The two-day, in-person regional conference featured industry thought leaders and a lineup of educational sessions designed to drive opportunity for the ChannelPro audience of MSPs and VARs.

The forthcoming PCs and peripherals include new Dragonfly Pro laptops and Chromebooks (pictured) specifically aimed at freelancers and equipped with 24/7 live concierge support at no extra charge.

Ameer Karim (pictured right) and other executives discussed those plans, a slew of additions to the ConnectWise security portfolio, and the company’s ambitious vision for its next-generation Asio platform during this week’s IT Nation Connect event in Orlando.

Sold and delivered exclusively by HP itself at present, rather than partners, HP DaaS+ Hybrid combines direct delivery of PCs to homes and offices with ongoing remote performance management and security configuration.

Exploding use of MacBooks and iMacs for business has more and more MSPs deploying Addigy’s Mac management software.

Devices introduced during the HP Amplify Executive Forum today include the Dragonfly Folio G3 (pictured), the latest addition to HP’s portfolio of premium notebooks for knowledge workers who split time between home and the office.

The new LaserJet Managed E700 and E800 series are designed to help businesses entice remote employees back to the office while containing costs, maintaining security, streamlining workflows, and reducing waste.

The new functionality, which is available immediately to Acronis users free of charge, lets technicians take control of endpoints in need of troubleshooting or support directly from inside the Cyber Protect Cloud console.

Recent research from Splashtop and ESG finds communications, technical hurdles, and skills shortages are making remote support harder.

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.

Research from Citrix Systems points to planned investments in desktop as a service as businesses move to a hybrid work model.

The two new systems are both designed to help businesses provide fax capabilities in the office and at remote work sites without relying on increasingly outdated analog phone lines.

How to build professional relationships to drive growth.

When shipped later this year, the new offering will let MSPs outsource monitoring and management of Cytracom’s recently introduced ControlOne solution to a third-party SIEM staffed by experienced security analysts.

The access point, switch, and firewall maker says that channel pros are increasingly leaning on centralized administration systems like its Nebula platform to automate configuration and perform zero-touch installations at geographically remote sites.

Called Keeper Connection Manager, the new system is designed to be a safer alternative to RDP, VPN, and remote control solutions from makers of RMM and PSA software.

The two A4 and two legal-sized units are engineered to be compact, intuitive, and secure in response to an ongoing trend toward smaller offices used mostly for collaboration, the hardware maker says.

The hardware giant saw client device revenue climb 26% to a record-setting $17.3 billion in its latest fiscal quarter, and expects sales of notebooks and desktops to remain strong despite an extended recent purchasing wave.

Themed “Protect and Profit,” the live online event featured panels on trends channel pros need to stay on top of, including compliance and liability, ransomware, cyber insurance, workplace threats, and more.

A significant step beyond the vendor’s roots in unified communications, the new system aims to provide a comprehensive, unified platform for securely, centrally, and simply connecting offices and remote workers across multiple locations.

The three virtual events in 2022 will target two key areas: cybersecurity and business management.

The new product, ThreatLocker’s first to focus on hardware rather than software, uses locally installed agents to provide safe, short-term network access to trusted devices, in real time and without help from VPN connections.

Hybrid workforces with distributed employees have a wider range of locations to keep backed up and continuously operational.

Designed for any device, over any network, new desktop-as-a-service solutions are sustainable and scalable for the needs of remote contact center workers.

Sophos ZTNA, which works in combination with the vendor’s Intercept X product to provide endpoint protection and network access control through a single agent, is the second significant addition to the Sophos secure access portfolio this month.

A vendor whose remote support applications have been help desk mainstays for years now offers tools for building complete, industry-specific augmented reality solutions as well.

The new Sophos Switch Series is designed for use with the vendor’s previously introduced firewalls, access points, and SD-WAN appliances in remote work sites, branch offices, and retail outlets.

Riverbed AppResponse enhances analysis of leading video collaboration apps Zoom and Microsoft Teams, new DNS Insights, and expands TCP metrics support

The new version provides MSPs and IT departments with instant custom reporting, stronger security controls, and is free for up to 50 endpoints.

Today we are excited to announce the next step in our partnership with Microsoft to reinvent the future of work. Together, we’re exploring new ways to meet our joint customers where they’re at in order to help employees and businesses thrive in an ever-changing hybrid world.

Capable of supporting up to four NVIDIA GPUs, the ThinkEdge SE450 is designed for use in retail, manufacturing, and smart city solutions with heavy compute requirements and limited space.

Called EdgeConnect Microbranch, the new offering aims to help businesses extend the SD-WAN and SASE services at their main office to remote sites without deploying bulky gateway hardware or software agents.

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.

A Report from BCG and The Network Discusses How to Retain Digital Talent in a Hot Market

New EnGenius Cloud security access points identify and neutralize threats 24/7 using dedicated scanning radio technology without sacrificing performance.

Enable new remote experiences tailored for hybrid work with Z by HP, NVIDIA Omniverse Enterprise, and Teradici CAS

Accelerate data science workflows out of the box with Z by HP and Microsoft WSL 2

Business leaders are comfortable with and believe there are many benefits to hybrid work; yet most organizations are not yet fully prepared to deliver a seamless hybrid work experience
To create a sustainable and high-performing hybrid workplace, organizations must address both human- and technology-related barriers
The need for end-to-end visibility and actionable insights intensifies in a hybrid workplace and when networks and applications operate at peak performance, so do employees and the business.

Called HP Presence, the sprawling set of hardware, software, and services is designed to make meetings easier for remote and office-based employees to participate in together and easier for IT professionals to manage and secure.

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

Advanced Threat Protection Firewalls Join Nebula to Deliver Superior Protection Against Zero-Day and Endpoint Attacks

Overwatch Managed Security Enables MSP Partners to Help Businesses Contain the Escalating Damage from Ransomware Attacks

Flagship report offers a view into the future B2B tech landscape, profound shifts in global tech trends, IT budget changes, and business challenges.

According to an IDC 2021 FutureScape, by 2021, at least 70% of digitally-enabled small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will operate under a hybrid model of working, with remote work emerging as a norm1.

This can put pressure on business owners as they, their staff or IT consultants support advanced use cases like virtualization, collaborative editing and intensive database workloads in order to manage the seamless flow of data.

Currently being piloted, HP Managed Print Flex aims to help businesses with home and office workers adjust print outlays as business conditions in nonstop flux since the start of the coronavirus pandemic continue to change unpredictably.

Expanded support for peripherals, protocols and ecosystem solutions enhance flexibility, promote security, and improve the end-user experience with digital and cloud workspaces

Partners Join Forces to Help Customers Deliver Secure, Reliable Work from Anywhere

New ServiceNow Employee Center integration with Microsoft Teams meets employees where they are

Joint customers include global digital business and IT services company NTT Data

Includes new SD-WAN appliance with integrated 5G to accelerate branch transformation and Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) to deliver exceptional user experiences

The Total Rack Solution for Enterprise Kubernetes Containers, Based on RedHat OpenShift Delivers the Turn-Key Simplicity of Cloud Computing with On-Prem Infrastructure Cost Savings of up to 70%*

Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure, AI- and cloud-powered home and business solutions, today announced the release of its new SaaS-based Cloud Email Security (CES) offering.

Flexible working models have become the norm in many sectors over the past 18 months. But, despite the benefits, this poses a challenge for network admins in SMBs, as they endeavor to keep remote workers secure from rising threats, with often minimal budgets and resources.

With Native 4K Ultra HD Resolution, USB-C Connectivity and Integrated myViewBoard, the ViewBoard 4320 is an Ideal Display for the new Workplace

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today introduced the VertivTM Avocent® ADX Ecosystem, a next-generation IT management platform that meets the ever-changing needs of the data center.

Brother International Corporation has partnered with TrueSign to release exclusive scan-to-sign functionality utilizing Brother BSI equipped scanning devices. Guided by both companies’ shared vision for customer success in today’s increasingly remote work environment, this new strategic partnership will meet businesses’ needs for secure, economical, and virtual business workflows.

IT pros can improve efficiencies and empower end-users

Assessment emphasizes a ‘never trust, always verify’ approach to network security

Overwatch Managed EDR Combines SentinelOne Platform with 24/7 SOC as a Service to Deliver Increased MRR to MSP Partners

Overwatch Managed EDR Combines SentinelOne Platform with 24/7 SOC as a Service to Deliver Increased MRR to MSP Partners

Overwatch Managed EDR Combines SentinelOne Platform with 24/7 SOC as a Service to Deliver Increased MRR to MSP Partners

Overwatch Managed EDR Combines SentinelOne Platform with 24/7 SOC as a Service to Deliver Increased MRR to MSP Partners

Storing multiple copies of backups is a great start, but no longer sufficient to keep your clients protected.

Splashtop bundled within the Addigy platform enables secure access and instant Apple device management, from anywhere and at any time

David Hand Joins Company as Vice President of Global System Integrators

Channel pros can help organizations prepare their networks for the future of work, which must consider employee expectations of flexibility and mobility.

Organizations that invest in low-impact technologies to enable and encourage remote collaboration inherently make their operations more environmentally friendly.

The company plans to employ a $250 million funding round it disclosed today to accelerate development of work-from-home functionality amid skyrocketing business use of consumer-grade networks and personal devices due to the coronavirus pandemic.

With Qualtrics, companies can make data-driven decisions around where employees want to work, what they need out of physical office spaces, and which changes can be implemented to fit the needs of their workforce

New Qualtrics research found that 62% of employees would support fewer office locations in exchange for better facilities and amenities in more centralized locations

Verizon research found phishing, ransomware, and misrepresentation all on the rise in 2020.

New Cloud-native AIOps, Security, and IoT Operations Features and New Edge Switches Help Distributed Enterprises Navigate the Post-COVID Environment

RemotePC, a leader in remote desktop access, is offering one of the industry’s top remote access solutions for consumers and businesses of all sizes, enabling users to access their remote computers and companies to have their emplo

Unveiled during the vendor’s annual user conference today, ExtremeCloud IQ CoPilot draws on artificial intelligence to continuously measure network behavior against baseline norms and automatically issue alerts when it spots potential problems.

Enables enterprises to allow workers to easily and securely print whether they’re in the office or at home

Select SureColor T-Series Wide-Format Printers Compatible with Sepialine Printerpoint Software for Managed Print Services

— Company to integrate Cyberinc’s Smart Isolation capabilities within Forcepoint’s Data-first SASE architecture

— New Forcepoint Innovation Center in Mumbai will help accelerate delivery of new SASE capabilities with intelligent remote browser isolation

Sales and Operations Management Veteran to Drive Strategy and Growth for Key Business Unit

The pandemic’s disruption has rippled across the globe, impacting workforces in nearly every sector.

Research from ESG finds zero trust implementation helped smooth the work-from-home transition.

Fully-loaded solution delivers scalable, robust, and secure voice, video, messaging and collaboration capabilities in an all-in-one offering

Today, Kaspersky is sharing new insights regarding how to best work with channel partners following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research has found that overwhelmingly, 76% of IT channel partners, resellers and distributors in North America said they plan to go back to pre-pandemic models for generating sales once the pandemic begins to decline.

Scale Computing, a market leader in edge computing, virtualization and hyperconverged solutions, today announced that Parallels® Remote Application Server (RAS) 18 is now available and optimized on Scale Computing HC3.

Launches RMM Central to Automate Complete IT Management for MSPs in One Solution

At-Home SD-WAN by NetFortris Provides Resilient, High-Quality Internet for Remote and Hybrid Workers

As-a-Service Solution Simplifies Network Security for Hybrid Work, Including Headquarters, Branch, Home and Mobile Offices

While there’s no one perfect recipe for protecting remote employees, channel pros have learned a lot in the last year about what works best.

Ivanti Neurons for ITSM leverages Interactive Neurons powered by AI/ML to recommend and self-heal issues in real-time for contextual, personalized employee experiences in the Everywhere Workplace

Part of a firmware update that includes functionality for work-from-home users, the new option lets companies administer devices from the popular USG line via the same interface they use to manage Nebula-compatible access points and switches for the first time.

NVIDIA Ampere Architecture GPUs Provide Computing Power for Professionals to Work from Anywhere

New enhanced routing capabilities help organizations optimize and prioritize SD-WAN traffic using artificial intelligence and machine learning

New enhanced routing capabilities help organizations optimize and prioritize SD-WAN traffic using artificial intelligence and machine learning

New enhanced routing capabilities help organizations optimize and prioritize SD-WAN traffic using artificial intelligence and machine learning

New enhanced routing capabilities help organizations optimize and prioritize SD-WAN traffic using artificial intelligence and machine learning

LastPass, GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar now available to Spring members

Version 5.1 adds a fully native iPad app and provides enhanced integration with Datto’s Autotask PSA and Splashtop’s remote control system.

New combination provides groundbreaking cost structure, speed, and security

SYNNEX Will Serve as the MSP Technology Services Distributor for the Combined Overwatch and ExtraHop Reveal(x) 360 Managed Services Offering

Cradlepoint NetCloud integration with Palo Alto Networks’ Prisma Access provides customers with best-in-class Secure Access Service Edge security for LTE and 5G Wireless WANs

Report summarizes findings from a survey of nearly 6,000 Americans; Results, in comparison to 2020 findings, signals employers continue to rely on lax cybersecurity policies; Concludes those working from home remain at high-risk for falling victim to cybercrime

Global Executive Survey Finds Accelerated Identity Security Aiming for Better User Experience

Top Observations Include Increased Coupling of Networking and Security Planning (SD-WAN and SASE) and Support for Hybrid Work Environments

Fortinet Invests $75M in Linksys to Support Alliance to Offer Organizations Fast, Reliable, Secure, and Simple to Manage Remote Connectivity

Equipped with latest-generation Intel and AMD processors, the 17 new devices are designed to provide flexible options for powering high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and other data-intensive workloads as well as edge solutions.

Company Introduces New, Purpose-built Private LTE Edge Router as Part of its Cloud-Based LTE and 5G Private Cellular Networks’ Portfolio

Solution integration offers AI-powered threat visibility, analysis and remediation along with military-grade encryption, policy enforcement and simplified policy management

Solution integration offers AI-powered threat visibility, analysis and remediation along with military-grade encryption, policy enforcement and simplified policy management

Solution integration offers AI-powered threat visibility, analysis and remediation along with military-grade encryption, policy enforcement and simplified policy management

Solution integration offers AI-powered threat visibility, analysis and remediation along with military-grade encryption, policy enforcement and simplified policy management

Carrier-Agnostic Solution Supports Multivendor Technology Deployments, Upgrades, Ongoing Asset Management

GoToConnect announces new bundling with LogMeIn products LastPass, GoToWebinar, GoToAssist, GoToRoom, and contact center offerings plus new features to empower customers to connect from anywhere

The TeamViewer web client is available to subscribers via all popular web browsers

Overwatch Managed Security with Reveal(X) 360 Available Exclusively Through Overwatch and ExtraHop Sales Partners

The Gigabit Network Card is the first UPS network card in the industry to meet both UL 2900-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standards.

Integrated Solutions Leverage Existing Edge and IoT Infrastructure to Bring Employees Back to Work Safely

The need to clear the IoT device security minefield on home office networks is a challenge and an opportunity for channel pros.

Cybersecurity and IT Risk Consulting Firm Expands Advisory Services with Threat Detection and Response

Cybersecurity and IT Risk Consulting Firm Expands Advisory Services with Threat Detection and Response

Cybersecurity and IT Risk Consulting Firm Expands Advisory Services with Threat Detection and Response

Cybersecurity and IT Risk Consulting Firm Expands Advisory Services with Threat Detection and Response

Spectrum Global Solutions Inc. (the “Company” or “Spectrum”) (OTCQB: SGSI), announced today that High Wire Networks Inc. (“High Wire”) and its cybersecurity business unit, Overwatch Managed Security, have achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification. 

Industry veteran Tony Lanni joins as senior vice president of channel marketing

Called Microsoft Viva and part of the Microsoft 365 productivity suite, the new system is designed to keep remote employees engaged and productive by centralizing information about colleagues, training, wellbeing, and corporate knowledge.

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

Drawing on the manufacturer’s TechPulse platform, the four offerings are designed to help partners and IT departments anticipate problems before they occur and resolve issues that do occur faster.

The new security-driven networking model protects businesses anywhere on any edge—on premises, in the cloud, or both—and opens up new opportunities for MSPs.

A certified solution assures visibility, security and compatibility

Nearly 300 US federal, state, and local government IT decision-makers see dangers ahead as teams continue remote work into 2021

Metallic adds new support for Salesforce backup, Microsoft Teams, Oracle Databases, Active Directory, and HyperScale X for Metallic, expands availability in Europe

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

Called Unified Remote Monitoring and Management, the new technology is designed to let MSPs handle server, PC, smartphone, tablet, network, IoT, cloud management, and more through a single interface.

New research finds U.S.-based employees are embracing and enjoying remote work with many calling for ‘automation software’ to drive further efficiencies and to support permanent flexibility in 2021

New procedures and policies are required that emphasize identity and access control, while issues around privacy and financial responsibility remain to be addressed.

TP-Link®, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, today introduced its latest networking offerings. The award-winning Deco now comes with voice built-in, while the Deco Mesh WiFi 6E and Archer router takes your WiFi to new levels.

Announced ahead of next week’s CES conference, the forthcoming hardware arrives at a time when work-from-home computing, remote learning, and other newly pervasive use cases are driving demand for flexible products optimized for videoconferencing.

The company showcased those and other enhancements yesterday during its online MSP Technology Day event.

Enterprise Workers Share Perspectives on Collaboration and Communication, Working Remotely, and the Future of Work in New Survey Conducted by Unify Square

Fully Managed Secure Private Access Solution Makes Remote Employees “First-Class Citizens” for Corporate Applications

New GraphQL-based API extracts security and networking information globally with a single request. Channel partners and enterprises can now easily automate provisioning and management of Cato SASE deployments from third-party platforms.

People working from home during the pandemic have discovered some guilty pleasures that they would now like to keep.

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

Improved speed, capacity and price performance in NetVanta solutions better support competitive managed business service bundles

With the Andes 5.3 release, Rubrik delivers up to 10X faster SQL Server backups for large enterprises and reduced cloud archiving costs by up to 95%

Academic Institutions Worldwide Tap Extreme to Provide IT Curriculum via Extreme Academy Program

To Further Democratize Access to IT Training and Certification, Extreme to Offer FREE Cloud Networking Training to All Beginning December 3 via Livestream

VMware announces the next wave of Virtual Cloud Network innovation for enabling a public cloud experience and best meeting the needs of applications and users

Expands Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform by adding Zero Trust capabilities

Survey sheds light on role of employers in embracing a connected culture to power remote and prepare for hybrid workforces

Ingram Micro will Distribute iboss’s leading SASE Cloud Security Platform to Enable Fast and Secure Connections for Remote Users

New Unified Endpoint Management Features for Remote and Mobile Workforces Include Patch Automation, Agentless Vulnerability Scanning and Enhanced Remote Control

By offering workforce analytics, MSPs can help customers better understand how work is being done across organizations and within teams, both in-person and remote.

The add-on to the managed services software maker’s RMM platform allows users to discover, monitor, and remotely manage almost any device with an IP address.

Delivers innovative threat and data protection capabilities for enterprise SASE deployments

Enhanced Secure Remote Access and Continuous Threat Detection enable seamless detection, investigation, and response to OT security incidents across the broadest attack surface area from any location

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

IT security professionals noted near-universal shift to work from home; only a third said it was “smooth”
Cloud infrastructure investments, access request, identity/access lifecycle management, identity process and workflow, and role management technologies all saw increased priority among at least half of security teams
Thirty-one percent said COVID caused the increased priority for cloud infrastructure investments and access request technologies

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

HP ZCentral with NVIDIA Omniverse powers remote collaboration and co-creation in today’s hybrid work environment

Z DreamColor Displays set industry standards with a new class of visual tools for the creator

Companies team up to enable flexible models for work and provide fast, easy, and secure access to untapped pools of specialized talent that can move businesses forward

ThreatPath Release Addresses Proliferation of Endpoints and Credential Protection Challenges

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

For the first time, report also explores diversity and inclusion, impact of COVID-19 in tech sector

Extends the Value of Masergy SD-WAN Secure to Home and Mobile Users

The next generation of Nintex Workflow Cloud provides a complete cloud automation platform with digital transformation solutions for every IT, ops, business analyst, and process professional

New integration gives the world’s largest organizations secure access to tools designed to help keep employees, customers, and communities safe

The Work Survey captures insights from executives and employees in 11 countries across multiple industries
A new pace, the perfect environment for innovation: executives and employees agree that technology enabled their companies to pivot to new ways of working faster than anyone believed possible, accelerating digital transformation
Rethinking work: executives and employees voice different opinions on the best path forward, but agree on the opportunity to rethink how work happens

Armor G5 AX6000 12-Stream Multi-Gigabit WiFi 6 Router Delivers the Ultra-Fast, Reliable Wired and Wireless Network Speeds to Support Bandwidth-Intensive Applications including Video Conferencing, Large File Transfers and Dense IoT Environments

Securing mobile devices, apps, and users should be every CIO’s top priority as employees work from anywhere in the new Everywhere Enterprise

AARI empowers every employee to boost their productivity

51% of respondents admit experiencing IT pains during the remote transition process,with 29% still battling issues

The October 1 full-day virtual event offered Canadian-based IT consultants, VARs, and MSPs expert advice on how to profit from managed IT, security services, and emerging markets.

NSE Training Institute’s Certification Program Momentum Continues With More than Half a Million NSE Certifications Earned to Date

Available now, the WorkForce EC-C7000 comes with a wireless setup process designed to be easy enough for remote professionals to perform on their own, as well as support for pages up to 13″ x 19″.

Ubimax, a leading provider of wearable computing and augmented reality solutions and part of the TeamViewer Group, today announces a major release for its AR-based enterprise productivity platform Frontline. Apart from substantial security enhancements and advanced user management, Frontline 3.0 introduces mobile-native apps for iOS and Android to strengthen its hardware-agnostic approach beyond smart glasses. Moreover, the new release offers an enhanced version of the integrated remote support AR solution xAssist.

VMware Secure Access Service Edge Platform Adds New Capabilities to Empower Organizations to Intelligently Manage and Better Secure Access to Applications and Information

VMworld 2020 — Today at VMworld 2020, VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) unveiled Virtual Cloud Network innovations that will help customers create a modern network that better supports current and future business initiatives.

New WorkForce Pro and Wide-Format Models Offer Professional-Quality Prints, Fast Print Speeds and Seamless PC-Free Printing for Work from Home and Learn from Home

ServiceNow Deepens Partnership with Microsoft to Deliver Transformative Employee Experiences

Six months after COVID-19 turned office dwellers into instant telecommuters, best practices for protecting remote workers are coming into focus.

Small and medium size businesses can now offer access, security and performance while protecting digital assets with an easy, remotely managed, affordable router

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

Recent research from Netskope finds the blending of the personal and professional worlds is increasing security risks as more remote workers are using corporate devices for nonbusiness use.

Announced at the vendor’s virtual Reinvent conference today, the new laptops, desktops, monitors, and printers reflect a changed IT landscape in which remote business users prize compact form factors, portability, and fewer cabled connections.

— Cutting-edge virtual collaboration for remote field services technical support of power systems and electrical distribution equipment

— Cybersecure and platform-agnostic solution reduces downtime and costs for equipment diagnostics and assessment

Acquisition of clientless, cloud-delivered secure remote access technology to integrate with Check Point’s Infinity architecture, making it the easiest and most secure solution in the market for enterprises´ remote access needs

Offered at no additional cost, the new functionality provides the same capabilities available before for Windows endpoints through Pulseway’s web-based RMM interface and mobile app.

Despite stagnating revenues, 80% of businesses expect IT budgets to grow or remain steady next year

Splashtop remote access and remote support software now supports more than 100 brands of Android devices

Avast Business SPA replaces traditional remote access VPNs with flexible zero trust network solutions delivered as a service for MSSPs and MSPs

Integrated backup, antimalware, and endpoint security revolutionizes cyber protection

The October 1 full-day, live virtual event is designed to provide Canadian-based IT consultants, VARs, and MSPs with expert advice on how to profit from managed IT, security services, and emerging markets.

Companies Benefit by Removing the Barriers Between Business Process Apps, like CRM and Invoicing, and Productivity Apps, like Mail and Communications

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

Jabra, the leader in personal sound as well as office solutions, announces the next model in its portfolio of professional speakerphone solutions – the Speak 750. The new addition to the Speak series is engineered to support flexible work environments, elevating conference calls whether in the office, at home or other remote locations.

myViewBoard Classroom Offers a Purpose-Built Software Solution for Both In-Class and Distance Learning

Cyber-insurance companies are tightening up policy requirements in response to new threats and the rise of remote work.

RICOH Intelligent Business Platform fast-tracks the use of automation and robotics, streamlines workflows, provides interactive data visualizations and improves customer experiences

Today, HP Inc. unveiled new additions to the Z by HP portfolio, built for professional creators and power users who need performance, reliability, broad hardware expandability, and the versatility to get the job done in any work environment.

According to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC), the U.S. mobile worker population will grow at a steady rate over the next four years, increasing from 78.5 million in 2020 to 93.5 million mobile workers in 2024. By the end of the forecast period, IDC expects mobile workers will account for nearly 60% of the total U.S. workforce.

First Fully Programmable Platform to Unify IT, IoT and OT Networks with Zero Trust Security and AIOps Enables Organizations to Automate and Optimize Safety, Security, Reliability and Productivity

30-year Service Delivery and Operations Veteran Joins Leading Global Technical Services Firm to Augment On-demand Reactive Services

New research finds businesses expect a mix of office/remote work post-pandemic, as well as increased flexibility and a move away from the 40-hour work week.

Free for all organizations and adhering to strict hygiene and health-safety parameters, BackToWork helps global businesses who cannot sustain operations while fully remote

Now is the time to offer a full security stack of cost-effective remedies designed to mitigate risk even as your business models shifts.

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

Helps IT Admins Authorize Resource Access Without Affecting User Experience

Endpoint Detection Net Solution Raises the Lateral Movement Detection Bar, Detecting the Techniques that Other Security Controls Miss

Enhances Fortinet’s Existing SASE Offering to Deliver the Most Complete SASE Platform on the Market

Lenovo’s “Technology and the Evolving World of Work” Report explores employees’ evolving attitudes toward tech and advice for businesses looking to thrive in the work-from-home era

Three New 802.11ax Access Points Offer WiFi 6 Performance Along with Remote Provisioning using Zyxel Nebula Cloud Management, Making Them Ideal Solutions for Upgrading Existing Networks while Social Distancing IT Staff

The new module automatically documents the contents of a customer’s Azure Active Directory and collects configuration information from core Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint.

Companies join forces to simplify cloud transformation and speed adoption of digital workspaces and virtual desktops to enable greater agility, productivity, and security

TeamViewer remote connectivity is now embedded in the EloView device management platform, enabling simpler remote troubleshooting of unattended digital signage, point-of-sale and self-service devices

Fully Integrated Solution Offers Scheduling, Adherence, Forecasting, and Real-time Insights to Businesses Looking to Optimize Contact Center Performance

IGEL OS Offers Full Teams Offloading Support Within Citrix VDI for Simplified, High-Performance Calling, Meeting Functionality, Chat and Collaboration

SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX), a leading business process services company, announce

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

Rigado’s Open Edge Framework leverages Cradlepoint connectivity and edge containers to deliver a flexible IoT solution that enables companies to get back to the workplace safely

Proactively monitoring the network and devices that clients depend on, both during the current pandemic and in the future, positions MSPs as valuable consultative partners.

Equipped with zero-touch provisioning and centralized remote management, the new offering reaches market at a time when MSPs and MSSPs are seeking to minimize site visits due to concerns about COVID-19.

June 11, 2020

As businesses begin to reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, adjusting to our new normal safely is a top priority for organizations around the world. That’s why last month, Salesforce announced Work.com—a suite of technology solutions and resources to help business and community leaders reopen safely and respond efficiently to the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic. 

Industry’s most comprehensive platform unifies cloud security posture management, serverless & container protection and threat intelligence, helping organizations take full advantage of cloud speed and scale

Enterprises Can Now Add a Global Cloud Voice Solution that Is the First to Fully Integrate with Microsoft Teams without Changing the Employee Experience

Global Cloud Distribution Agreement Aims to Make Remote Workforce Solutions More Broadly Available

New Integration Helps Security Teams Detect and Respond to Sophisticated Attacks While Addressing New Vulnerabilities Arising Due to the Remote Workforce Shift and Increased Hybrid Cloud Adoption

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15-year Technology Sales Veteran Bolsters Team of Trusted Advisers Helping Managed Services Providers (MSPs) Succeed with Cybersecurity

New Approach to Working in 2020 and Beyond Uses Aruba’s AI-powered, Cloud-Native Platform to Deliver Enterprise Access and Enforce Safe Work Habits Tailored To Hybrid Work Environments

Introduced in response to spiking demand for remote management capabilities among businesses with work-from-home employees, the new package offers a subset of relevant features from Pulseway’s core managed services suite at a lower price.

Report analyzes results of nationwide survey; Survey finds more than half of Americans aren’t working from home; Finds those working at home are at high-risk for falling victim to cybercrime

Connected, collaborative, and secure innovations fuel productivity and well-being while working from the sofa or kitchen table

The second installment in a four-part series examines how to quickly and affordably secure and connect remote machines to their targets during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

New integration eliminates the need for disparate solutions by tightly integrating AI-powered cybersecurity with award-winning backup and disaster recovery to protect backups from cyberattacks and data loss
Alliance extends the protection of backups to cloud and SaaS data with Arcserve Cloud Backup for Office 365 and Arcserve UDP Cloud Hybrid Secured by Sophos

Blackwire 8225 is a premium corded USB headset with advanced audio features designed to reduce distracting background noise and deliver uninterrupted communications

Follow these five steps for implementing a plan to successfully maintain your customers’ business and operational consistency.

Nearly 1 in 5 remote workers continue making critical mistakes daily despite feeling confident in their cybersecurity knowledge

Octarine acquisition will bring intrinsic security to containerized applications running in Kubernetes and build security capabilities into the fabric of the existing IT and DevOps ecosystems

Newly created Next-Gen Security Operations Center (SOC) Alliance features industry-leading SIEM/SOAR vendors Splunk, IBM Security, Google Cloud’s Chronicle, Exabeam, and Sumo Logic

The first in what Scale says will ultimately be a class of devices, the new HC3250DF is optimized for virtual desktop infrastructure platforms, analytics applications, and other solutions that need faster storage, speedier networking, and CPU horsepower.

A need that hasn’t been cracked by leaders like Google and Amazon is being made a reality by local businesses.

Company extends capability to Citrix Desktops service and Citrix Desktops Essentials, providing simple, secure and reliable alternative to VPN in enabling work from home

Work.com includes new solutions, ranging from contact tracing and emergency response management to employee wellness assessment and shift management, for accelerating private and public sector response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Work.com Command Center is a single hub for leaders to get a 360-degree view of return-to-work readiness across locations, employees and visitors, and make data-driven decisions

Work.com leverages guidance from and solutions built by Salesforce’s trusted ecosystem of partners, including Accenture, Deloitte, PwC and more, to help businesses and communities reopen

New Capabilities Defend Organizations Against Attacks from Anywhere to Anywhere

New functionality provided at no charge lets people working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic scan personally-owned PCs, and then issues color-coded, letter-graded report cards that MSPs can use to identify vulnerabilities in need of remediation.

Drawing on hardware acceleration technologies from Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD, the vendor’s remote desktop support products now let video editors, game developers, and CAD/CAM users connect from home with high-end workstations at the office.

Alliance Enables SYNNEX Partners to Deliver Holistic Security Services to Underserved Small and Medium Businesses

Every NETGEAR Insight Managed switch and Insight wireless access point owner that registers one of these 30+ models on or after April 27th will experience Insight Remote Cloud management solution for their device for free for one year

The company also introduces Network Threat Protection to improve ATM and PoS security posture against attacks

Tempered’s ‘Network Security Revolution’ survey uncovers critical need as industry-disrupting Airwall technology launches

Teachers, coaches and districts can access free support services powered by the Vonage Video API to drive educator growth

Alliance of Channel Women Partners with 8×8 Video Meetings to Close Social Distance

MINNEAPOLIS – April 20, 2020 – There is a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), putting doctors, nurses and extended care teams at risk for contracting COVID-19. At the same time, patients are under intense isolation and without their families – prompting leading medical associations like the American Medical Association to call for expedition in implementing telemedicine.

As employees adapt to working from home, bathrooms replace conference rooms, kids and pets crash meetings, cameras capture candid moments and awkward sounds

IGEL is simplifying work-from-home implementation and giving away two complete home workspace makeovers worth $20,000 designed by nationally recognized organizing and home makeover expert, Vicki Norris

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Equipped with a modernized UI, the new release is designed to provide easier access to more digestible information about uninterruptible power supplies and other power equipment.

— Dell EMC, HPE, Lenovo, Nutanix, Supermicro and other OEMs add support for new AMD EPYC 7Fx2 Processors across more than 80 platforms, providing 2nd Gen AMD EPYC customers with more choices for more workloads —

— IBM Cloud launches new bare metal server offering based on latest 2nd Gen EPYC processors —

Part of Cradlepoint NetCloud, E300 Series LTE Router Provides Speed and Security for Pop-Up Clinics, At-Home, Elections, and Emergency Response Networks

Findings indicate risk to companies that have quickly enabled remote working via RDP during COVID-19 outbreak

Vertiv Avocent® ACS 8000 cellular model supports Vertiv infrastructure portfolio and third-party devices

The new feature lets users define customized, multi-step procedures for responding to technical issues that launch automatically in response to alerts.

Available immediately as part of RingCentral Office, AT&T Office@Hand, and Avaya Cloud Office

Also available for free to educators, healthcare providers, NGOs, news organizations, and the public sector

ELLICOTT CITY, Md., April 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Blackpoint Cyber announced its Remote Reality LIVE conference, which will occur online April 8th and April 9th 2020.

Avaya UCaaS offer combines voice, text, meetings, video conferencing, collaboration and more to meet the growing need to work anywhere on any device

KVM over IP Switch Offers Cost-Effective Remote Experience.

New Remote Learning Capabilities Empower Both Teachers and Parents with Real-Time Management Control Over School-Issued Devices

The new Visual Power Manager Essential is designed to give organizations with limited IT resources and up to 1,000 UPSs or PDUs to administer an easier to install and operate alternative to the original, enterprise-oriented edition of the program.

As organizations everywhere turn to remote team collaboration, Avaya is providing more free software to stay engaged, productive and connected

In this first-person account, a channel pro from the midwest shares lessons learned on getting clients ready for remote productivity.

Amidst unprecedented demand across portfolio, company expands complimentary “Emergency Remote Work Kit” offerings with addition of GoToConnect UCC platform.

Managed Services Providers and Value-Added Resellers in the US and Canada can now support clients transitioning to remote work for free.

The international company is embracing the work from home initiative required by businesses and numerous governments by enabling employees to work remotely.

OPAQ Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platform and PacketFabric Connectivity Offerings Provide On-Demand, Elastic WAN with Fully Integrated Enterprise-grade Security

Use the advice in this free infographic from CompTIA and Semel Consulting to help telecommuting newbies reduce their exposure to online risks.

Newest enhancement to Cato SDP demonstrates the power of full SASE architecture. With Instant Access for Cato SDP, enterprises can deliver large scale, secure, high-performance remote access worldwide at the flip-of-a-switch.

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Vonage offers include:

Work From Home (WFH) Employees Across Business and Government Organizations of All Sizes Can Now Quickly, Easily and Securely Access Work Computer, and All Associated Data, from Home

All Set-up, Configuration and Tech Support Also Provided Completely Free-of-Charge

Remote Redundancy Service Designed to Help Protect & Enable Workers Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

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Avaya has helped empower over 200,000 contact center agents to work remotely, and is working with educational institutions, healthcare providers and other organizations globally to provide complimentary video collaboration and communications solutions

PC Matic, American cybersecurity firm, announced it is offering free cybersecurity and remote management tools to companies who are implementing work from home policies in the wake of the ongoing threat from the Coronavirus

Avaya has already enabled over 150,000 agents worldwide to work remotely in response to the pandemic, and is providing global technical hotlines to help organizations maintain customer engagement and business continuity

The unconventional partner program for MSPs who influence hardware orders rather than place them now pays 6% back on server and storage purchases, and is staffing up to support an anticipated 100% jump this year to 10,000 members.

Guernsey-based Facility Boosts Availability, Georedundancy & GPDR Compliance for Businesses Around the World.

Companies will Deliver Solution Optimized for Detection and Response of Attackers Targeting Azure IoT Edge Devices

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Powered by the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G system-on-chip, IGEL UD3 offers advanced security and connectivity options, and versatility that empowers users across all industries to achieve a secure, high performance computing experience

New solution combines secure access with continuous threat protection powered by AI

Enjoy Uninterrupted Video Calls with a Headset Certified for Microsoft Teams

To keep up with the demands of bandwidth for Wi-Fi 6 access points and supply maximum power for devices, EnGenius announces multi-gig with PoE++

SD-WAN is set for strong growth in 2020 as buyers migrate from MPLS to a more agile and affordable alternative. Survey findings suggest focusing on SD-WAN for MPLS replacement and failing to fully consider digital transformation requirements undermines long-term SD-WAN satisfaction.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, NComputing announced the highly anticipated release of the RX420(HDX) CitrixÆ Readyworkspace hub – the next-evolution, enterprise ready thin client built on the acclaimed Raspberry Pi 4 platform and powered by Stratodesk NoTouch OS. This latest addition to the Citrix Ready workspace hub family of products brings cutting edge performance and native dual 4k display support into the disruptive workspace solution.

American Red Cross, Lenovo, Netflix, National Football League (NFL) and Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Highlight How Intel Technology is Delivering Broad Positive Impact

Corporate Armor Connect & Fix allows businesses and organizations to remotely support any Windows, Mac or Linux device in seconds

New SuperServers Offer O-RAN Open-Platform Software, Intel Xeon Scalable Processors, GPUs, FPGA and IP65-rated protective enclosures for Pole-Mounted Cell Tower Deployments

New Solutions Simplify and Enhance Collaboration While Offering Businesses Total Control of Workplace Communications

Improving Network Performance and Business Continuity for Branch Offices

Galaxy Tab Active Pro is Samsung’s latest ruggedized tablet purpose-built for a mobile-first world, meeting the business needs of those in harsh work environments and beyond office walls

The new offerings include a platform for adding workflow automation apps to multifunction printers, a centralized console for managing MFPs and their apps remotely, and tools for securing that hardware and software.

Jeremy Cullen to Leverage Overwatch’s Streamlined Quoting and Onboarding Processes to Engineer Cybersecurity Solutions for MSPs and Their Clients

Sagegreenlife first to install Azure IoT Central with Cradlepoint’s NetCloud Edge Connector technology as the solution becomes generally available

Portable network expert with fully integrated wired and wireless analysis and automated problem detection accelerates network testing

Philip Burnett’s Leadership Fortifies MSSP’s Position as Trusted Authority in Cybersecurity for Sales Partners and Their Business Clients

Version 2.0 of TeamViewer Pilot, the company’s augmented reality system for field technicians, can project arrows, text, and other instructions directly in a user’s field of view via headsets from Epson, RealWear, and Vuzix.

The new release includes patch management functionality and integrated monitoring of the vendor’s Intronis Backup solution, both of which support a larger effort aimed at making Managed Workplace the industry’s most security-centric RMM platform.

The new offering is designed to help Pax8 partners capitalize on demand for cloud-based desktops generally and Microsoft’s forthcoming Windows Virtual Desktop offering specifically.

Xfinity TV Remote App turns smart devices into remote controls that enhance the business TV experience

Untangle Finds Cloud-Based Services and Increased Branch Offices Promoting Rise of SD-WAN

Company’s first product enhancements include AirCheck G2 Wi-Fi 6 support and new Link-Live cloud platform updates that centralize tester management and data visibility for network engineers and technicians

TeamViewer Pilot enables private individuals as well as companies to conduct remote support sessions via Augmented Reality. The latest version of the TeamViewer Pilot app now allows text integration, in addition to arrow and freehand drawing annotations.

The new SDX 8110 family, which offers the increased Power over Ethernet budget such use cases require, arrives days after the introduction of ADTRAN’s Intellifi mesh Wi-Fi solution for homes and small businesses.

New offering delivers low-latency infrastructure for all Netskope market-leading cloud and web security products to enhance enterprise protection worldwide

Cato becomes the first managed SD-WAN service with self-service, co-management, and full-service management options. With this new offering, Cato augments its partners’ capabilities in regions where partners are not ready to provide a fully managed service.

Microsoft Leading Partners Join Forces to Simplify Deployment of Print-Ready Windows Virtual Desktops

The strategic partnership of WebNMS and HMS Networks will empower solution providers to deliver value added IIoT solutions for industrial customers

Leader in Remote Monitoring and Management Software Enhances Offering with Additional 3rd Party Patching Logos

Powered by IGEL OS 11, the newly enhanced IGEL UD2 is verified with IGEL Workspace Edition; UEFI Secure Boot activated; and, features a modern, eco-friendly and compact design ideal for space-constrained workplaces

Called Network Glue, the new system automatically discovers, documents, and diagrams all of the workstations, servers, routers, switches, and other IP-based devices in an end user’s environment.

The subscription-free AI-driven cloud network management platform by EnGenius provides wireless network control features to SMBs

New service identifies the risk level and usage category of websites for devices operating on any network, at any time, in any place – admins can now defend against threats and enforce acceptable usage policies without impeding user experience.

Showcased at this year’s Dell Technologies World conference in Las Vegas, the new offerings combine products and services from Dell, Dell EMC, VMware, and Secureworks, among other Dell Technologies business units.

According to VP of VAR Sales Peter DiMarco, Ubiquiti’s UniFi portfolio offers affordability and ease of deployment that channel pros need to support distributed environments with multiple locations, as well as Internet of Things solutions.

New 8th Gen Intel Core vPro Processors Deliver Better Performance, Long Battery Life, Blazing Fast Wi-Fi 6 and Built-In Security Features with Intel Hardware Shield

Lineup Includes Switches, Access Points, and Firewall Routers Featuring ZTD, Flexible Scalability, Pay-As-You-Grow Subscriptions, and Support

Also available is Retrospect Virtual 2019 with Latest Platform Support

Easy-to-use Wi-Fi cloud management, a mobile app and site-survey tools help administrators plan, deploy and manage new high-speed wireless access points through a single pane of glass
New firewall series protects distributed, remote locations while simultaneously increasing performance, lowering total cost of ownership
New cloud app security enables organizations to protect sensitive data stored in SaaS applications without affecting employee productivity
Advanced Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities provide active control of endpoint health

Trustwave Delivers Managed Support for Key Palo Alto Networks Offerings Including Next-Generation Firewalls, Traps and Cortex XDR to Enhance Threat Detection and Response Capabilities

Next-Generation Platform Brings Unmatched Security, Management and Usability to Secure Remote Access

IBM Works with Garmin, Guardhat, Mitsufuji and SmartCone to Identify Potential Hazards in the Workplace

New tools help technology professionals gain greater visibility into network infrastructure

Delivering Amazon Workspaces on pre-configured IGEL endpoints with Teradici PCoIP software simplifies employee on-boarding and off-boarding

Fully managed service enables customers to easily and securely provide employees one-click access to internal websites and web applications on mobile devices
Intuit Inc., Unisys, and Oak Hill Advisors among initial customers using Amazon WorkLink

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 company’s revolutionary technologies deliver smart scalability, security, sustainability and simplicity to aid businesses’ digital transformation

RemotePC, a remote access solution by†IDrive Online Backup, has released a new On-Demand remote support solution,†RemotePC HelpDesk.

VDI workstation printing has never been easier thanks to the collaboration between ThinPrint and Stratodesk. The ThinPrint Hub brings advanced printing capabilities to the Citrix Ready workspace hub. Not only that, it can now be managed directly from Stratodesk NoTouch Center, right next to existing endpoints.

The new launches aim to provide simple, secure, and cost-effective print management for Epson WorkForce Enterprise and Network Workgroup printers.

Major Asia cellular operator, Asia Pacific Telecom, selects Ayla Networks for developing new IoT applications

Symantec Industrial Control System Protection Neural to defend against USB-borne malware, network intrusion and zero-day attacks on operational technology

Aerohive Networks†(NYSE: HIVE), a cloud-management innovator and leader, has announced that it will soon be adding an Amazon Alexa skill, called†Aerohive HiveManager Shortcuts, to its HiveManager network management. Aerohive uses cloud management, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to radically simplify and secure 30,000+ access networks around the globe.

The new functionality lets technicians track health, performance, and utilization information about switches, printers, routers, and firewalls through the same consolidated control panel they use to support servers and workstations.

In addition to performance and technician productivity enhancements, version 14 of the vendor’s flagship product includes an augmented reality component that lets end users get interactive guidance on fixing technical problems via their mobile devices.

Previously an exclusively on-premises application, Spiceworks Inventory is now available in a hosted edition as well.

Reinvent Telecom, a provider of private-label cloud-based Unified Communications, Collaboration and Contact Center solutions, has launched Cloud2Edge (C2E) Complete, which enables reseller partners to deliver network management to their customers as a subscription service.

Integrated approach to cloud security, compliance and management delivers ‘no compromises’ visibility and control to IaaS, PaaS and SaaS applications

Introduces new, higher-capacity Commvault HyperScale Appliance to enable enterprises and MSPs to scale-out their infrastructure with cloud-ready all-in-one data management appliances
Launches Commvault Remote Office Appliance to extend the capabilities of Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery to smaller remote offices
New appliances extend Commvault’s leadership in delivering data management solutions that drive simplification, risk reduction, and greater efficiency

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Consumption-based program empowers MSSPs to offer services that automate manual processes and optimize multi-vendor environments, providing higher levels of security and compliance

ThinPrint, the leading endpoint print management provider, has announced its new integration capabilities with Parallels Remote Application Server (Parallels RAS), to deliver a highly available printing experience for remote applications and desktops.

Company to Accelerate and Customize Deployment of Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktops Hosted in Microsoft Azure

Intended for use with the vendor’s commercial access points, the new system is designed to make Linksys a business networking leader in the SMB channel by providing a simple, affordable foundation for Wi-Fi-as-a-service offerings.

Small and medium size businesses can now offer access while protecting digital assets in a single solution

VMware Extends and Simplifies Multi-Cloud Networking and Security to Enable Pervasive Connectivity and Intrinsic Security for Hyper-Distributed Apps and Data, Regardless of Cloud Environment
VMware Powers Digital Transformation with Virtual Cloud Networking at Equity Trust, GFL Environmental, and Grant Street Group

Intermedia’s Workplace Communications Report looks at how companies can utilize technology to foster a more collaborative, productive, and accessible workplace, all while helping attract/retain top talent

Vuzix Corporation†(NASDAQ:VUZI), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets, is pleased to announce that the Vuzix M300 now supports ‘TechSight’, an augmented reality solution for distribution center workers developed by†Honeywell’s Intelligrated’s†for its Lifecycle Support Services customers.†

Cyber attacks targeting IoT and network router vulnerabilities doubled since May 2018, says Check Point’s latest Global Threat Index

Company Delivers Free NFR Cloud Workspace Management Suite Software to Managed Service Providers Seeking Entry into the Profitable Workspace as a Service Market

Survey Executed by Research Now SSI Explores Benefits and Dislikes of Current Remote Access Technologies

Powered by Bitdefender, NETGEAR Armor provides advanced cyber threat protection for your home network, mobile, and smart home devices

New Pulse Policy Secure 9.0 offers organizations an easier, flexible and VPN-integrated path to next-gen Network Access Control

Remote work, BYOD and hybrid cloud environments increase risk of privileged account compromise

The latest release of the vendor’s on-premises RMM platform seeks to help MSPs better troubleshoot network performance and security issues, and includes enhanced PSA integration patch management functionality too.

First-to-Market Solutions for Content Creation & Embedded/IoT Applications that require a Cost-Optimized, Multi-Core, Power Efficient, & High-Speed Processing Platform

The new feature, which can automatically open support tickets in the vendor’s PSA system, gives end users an alternative to email and phone calls for interacting with help desks about technical issues.

Network Security for the Cloud Generation delivers comprehensive, cloud-based protection from network to endpoint to reduce risk and protect enterprises as businesses move to the cloud

Meta Networks Ltd., the technology leader in secure cloud-native networking, launched its flagship network and security platform – Meta NaaS (Network-as-a-Service). Meta Networks’ user-centric platform is delivered as a service to connect people, applications, clouds and sites within a software-defined perimeter, significantly reducing the possibility of a security breach while improving the overall user experience.

Acquisition Expands Aruba’s AI-Powered Analytics and Assurance Capabilities

VMware, Inc., a leading innovator in enterprise software, unveiled new innovations to its†Workspace ONE platform†that make it the first and only intelligence-driven digital workspace to improve user experience and enable predictive security across the perimeter-less environment. Now generally available worldwide, Workspace ONE Intelligence, a new cloud-based service integrated with the Workspace ONE platform, uniquely combines aggregation and correlation of users, apps, networks and endpoints data.

The latest edition of the vendor’s flagship solution is designed to help businesses rapidly migrate cloud workspaces off of Citrix infrastructure and onto software-defined data centers hosted in Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform.

Riverbed Technology announced major updates to its SD-WAN and cloud networking solution, SteelConnect, the first and only SD-WAN solution that provides unified connectivity and policy-based orchestration spanning the entire distributed network fabric – hybrid WAN, branch LAN/WLAN, data centers, and the cloud. With the latest upgrades to SteelConnect, Riverbed is expanding the power of one-click connectivity and optimization into AWS and Microsoft Azure with added support for AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute.

IT professionals identify IoT devices and public Wi-Fi networks as the biggest threats to Wi-Fi security

Two new switches provide business owners with remote monitoring and management anytime, anywhere

Affordable, Secure Primary or Backup LTE Connectivity for Any Location

Cutting-edge WiFi Distribution Solutions Accommodate Consistent Bandwidth Performance for More Seamless, Flexible, and Collaborative Wireless Small Business Environments

Sampling of SMBs finds winning new business, client data security top priorities in coming year

The new system, which connects to any device powered by ARM-based processors, lets users view centralized performance and status information on a web-based dashboard, create automated administration rules, and set triggers for receiving alerts.

Pairing an LTE router with an next-generation firewall ensures organizations remain online and protected in the event of a network outage or cyber attack

The deal adds the Avast Business security portfolio to the line card of a distributor owned and operated by Temprano Techvestors, which helps eastern and southern European software vendors bring their products to North American buyers.

24×7 center brings successful Infrastructure Management Services model closer to North American clients

New suite of solutions targeting customer workloads is designed, delivered and operated by HPE Pointnext with a simple, pay-per-use model

Popular overseas and with large businesses, the Slovenian vendor’s flagship solution is now available in the U.S. and Canada at subscription-based rates designed to make it an affordable supplement to similar tools from RMM vendors.

By the end of 2018, the company told conference-goers today, ConnectWise Automate will have an entirely Web-based interface. A new tool for supporting devices that conventional remote access solutions can’t connect with, meanwhile, will debut in Q2.

Improving installation, provisioning, and management of industrial and enterprise Wi-Fi networks

Provided at no cost, the new functionality enables MSPs to patch over 100 third-party applications widely used by SMBs centrally and automatically.

Bomgar Remote Support 17.1 introduces security and productivity enhancements, improving the overall user experience.
Bomgar’s enterprise-leading remote support software now includes built-in two-factor authentication and support for Chrome OS devices.

Channel-exclusive T1000 system and Tintri software deliver ease of management, greater efficiencies, data protection, and rich analytics

New 30∞ Wi-Fi outdoor sector coverage supports narrow areas or high-capacity cluster deployments

98% of global IT decision makers say next-gen networks critical to keep up with business
While 91% agree their cloud strategy will only reach its full potential with a next-gen network supporting it, 85% say they are several years away from realizing the benefits of the digital transformation due to limitations of legacy networks
Businesses are struggling to maintain agility with their current infrastructure as 97% say their legacy networks will have difficulty keeping pace with changing demands of cloud
Performance issues caused by outdated network infrastructure are widespread with 93% reporting cloud-related network issues monthly, and 58% frequently (several times monthly)
Enterprises are on the verge of adopting SD-WAN to help manage cloud and hybrid networks; while only 4% surveyed are benefitting today, 93% plan to migrate to SD-WAN within four years

Called Insight, the new product line lets administrators or unskilled end users discover, configure, monitor, and manage compatible wired and wireless network devices remotely via an intuitive mobile app.

Opens annual World Partner Forum highlighting new premium, collaboration, and immersive solutions

Due to reach market this quarter, the new release will integrate with Kaseya’s RMM solution to let IT infrastructure managers address technical issues and perform maintenance tasks through a single interface.

An optional add-on for the managed services software maker’s MSP Backup & Restore product, the new offering automatically finds and protects documents on client endpoints for just $3 per workstation per month with unlimited storage.

At SIGGRAPH 2017, Dell reflects on two decades of innovation and award-winning work from customers and partners using Dell Precision workstations

July 27, 2017 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solutions have only been commercially available for a few years, but the technology’s ability to address pressing enterprise networking needs has led to remarkable growth. A new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that worldwide SD-WAN infrastructure and services revenues will see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 69.6% and reach $8.05 billion in 2021.

LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — IDrive Online Backup continues to upgrade IDrive BMR with new features, helping make it the most cost-effective bare-metal restore appliance for onsite disk-image backup.

Virtualization

New to IDrive BMR, virtualization allows users and IT administrators to easily backup images of their entire system locally to the appliance for recovery to a new machine in case the original machine is compromised or destroyed.

New Enhancements to Nebula Control Center, Access Points, Security Gateways, Switches Improve Ease-of-Use, Increase Security, Streamline Management and Reduce Costs for Businesses and MSPs

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