The enhancements include the addition of a new Platinum tier, and enhancements to deal registration and the NFR licensing system.
Channel Programs, Security
Bitdefender makes major changes to its partner program
by Mark Cox •
Security
Distribution, Security
Guardz joins Pax8 marketplace in MSP-focused alliance
by Mark Cox •
Guardz, which focuses on SMB-focused MSPs, lets their partners provide AI-native unified detection and response platform for SMBs.
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Artificial Intelligence, Channel Programs, Security
Snyk looks to deepen partner relationships with enhancements to Global Channel and GSI Partner Program
by Mark Cox •
This strategic shift targets partner enablement and is all about fostering deeper, more impactful relationships in the rapidly evolving world of AI Security.
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Channel Programs, Security
New Delinea channel head Thurber lays out plans
by Mark Cox •
Thurber, whose most recent stop was at Riverbed, will look to increase channel sales though both partner program and Go-to-Market changes.
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Managed Services, Security
ESET adds MDR to MSP mix
by Robert Dutt •
ESET’s full B2B lineup is now available to MSPs as conference attendees hear how the marked for managed detection and response is set to explode.
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Computers, Managed Services, Security
Intel looks to boost vPro usage with new registration model
by Robert Dutt •
Intel expects its new SaaS model to boost the acceptance of its vPro management and security technology, and also introduces new integrations and a program to ensure a guaranteed “path” for the building of select PCs.
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Backup, Managed Services, Security
Acronis appoints Nichols as first Canadian country manager
by Robert Dutt •
Stephen Nichols will lead the vendor’s Canadian operations and build the in-country team, a signal that Acronis sees the Canadian market as a growth opportunity.
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Managed Services, Security
Bitwarden expands MSP program to meet increases in demand
by Mark Cox •
Password and passkey management vendor Bitdefender has reacted to the high growth of their MSP business by expanding their partner program.
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Security, Virtualization
HPE unveils channel-only standalone virtualized infrastructure
by Mark Cox •
HPE VM Essentials represents a new market opportunity for both HPE and its channel partners to help customers navigate changes in their virtualization strategy
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Security
1Password Enterprise Password Manager, expands the reach of 1Password’s identity security solutions by thousands, greatly growing their managed services capabilities
by Mark Cox •
1Password Enterprise Password Manager expands the reach of 1Password’s identity security solutions by thousands, greatly growing their managed services capabilities.
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Channel Programs, Security
LastPass empowers channel partners with major partner program updates coming this week
by Mark Cox •
LastPass is launching a major redo of its partner program, which updates and simplifies processes, provide more robust tools, and deliver clear benefits to partners.
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Cloud, Security
Palo Alto Networks integrates Prisma Cloud with Cortex CDR to create integrated AI-powered cloud security platform
by Mark Cox •
Cortex took everything from Prisma cloud and brought it into Cortex, creating a unified data plane that covers everything cloud.
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Distribution, Security
Exclusive Networks appoints Jason Beal as North American leader
by Robert Dutt •
The veteran distribution and vendor executive aims to expand the reach of the security specialist distributor and services aggregator.
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Channel Programs, Security
Fortinet focuses on technical training (and community) with Xperts Summit event
by Robert Dutt •
This week, the security vendor, returning a longstanding tradition, brought together more than 400 partner technical staff from Canada and Latin America in Punta Cana, DR.
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Managed Services, Security
OpenText updates Secure Cloud for MSPs
by Robert Dutt •
The Waterloo, Ont.-based company is adding MDR, cyber warranty, and a new platform to improve the business experience for its managed service provider customers.
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Security, Small Business
SonicWall rolls out SOHO and branch office-focused TZ80 small business firewall service
by Mark Cox •
The TZ80 firewall platform features built-in integration with cloud-native zero trust network access (ZTNA) and VPN as a service (VPNaaS) for hybrid environments.
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Channel Programs, Security
Illumio adds new enablement tools, simplification to partner program
by Mark Cox •
Illumio is looking to strengthen partners in a growing zero trust segmentation market by significantly enhancing their global partner program.
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Artificial Intelligence, Security
Securiti launches Gencore AI solution to build secure artificial intelligence systems
by Mark Cox •
Gencore AI provides the same capability for the safe construction of AI tools that their core platform has provided from its inception.
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Partnerships, Security
NTT DATA partners with Palo Alto Networks around Managed Detection and Response on Cortex platform
by Mark Cox •
The expanded relationship between the two long-time partners brings NTT DATA’s Managed Extended Detection Response Service onto the Palo Alto Networks XSIAM Cortex platform, to add additional AI capabilities to threat monitoring, detection and rapid response.
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Distribution, Security
Toronto-based 1Password expands global distribution reach with new TD SYNNEX deal
by Mark Cox •
This is 1Password’s first deal with a major distributor, and they plan to use it to expand their reseller base globally through TD SYNNEX’s broad reach.
