Data Protection Services
With the emergence of the cloud, more data protection services are being offered as a managed service, and resellers need to be aware of both the menu of options being made available by suppliers, as well as understand how to meet the demand of users looking for data protection services.
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News
15 Nov 2024
Maintel interim CEO details transformation progress
The channel player has been through a process of focusing the business on specific areas Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Nov 2024
Exclusive adds Druva to the mix and extends Gigamon
Distributor continues to enhance the portfolio of products and services it can provide partners with a focus on data security Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
23 Feb 2021
Trustwave holds out a helping hand to security starters
Security players referral programme will help those without security skills to still provide support for their customers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Feb 2021
Exclusive Networks expands X-OD
Distributor increases the number of countries that can access its as-a-service offering and increases the vendors involved Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Feb 2021
Nuvias Group adds to sense of a positive year ahead
Distributor Nuvias Group shares channel research that reveals many are expecting decent growth in 2021 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
16 Feb 2021
Sophos: Ransomware remains a top channel concern
Vendor has charted a persistence in cyber attacks that its partners are countering as they take steps to keep customers safe Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Feb 2021
Apax takes majority stake in Herjavec Group
Managed security services provider with a global footprint is snapped up by private equity player Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
10 Feb 2021
Five-minute interview: Dean Porter, F-Secure
Dean Porter, UK and Ireland country sales manager for corporate sales at F-Secure, reveals his passion for Chelsea FC and his appreciation for hip hop Continue Reading
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News
10 Feb 2021
Vendors court managed service community with enhancements and programmes
Schneider, Datto, Secureworks, Group-IB and SecureDrives have all made moves to reach out to a wider channel base Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
10 Feb 2021
Trend Micro makes Softcat its first UK platinum partner
Security player has deemed that the time is right to unveil its first highest-tiered partner in the country Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
05 Feb 2021
MicroScope – February 2021: The forecast on channel security
MicroScope asks experts to share their opinions on what lies ahead for the channel in the security market, along with their predictions for what upcoming threats to expect. Also read about how the managed service community helped to keep SMEs afloat during Covid-19, and how to arm the business with the best IAM tools for remote working Continue Reading
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News
03 Feb 2021
Avast Business looks to Westcoast to deliver UK channel growth
Cyber security vendor signs up distributor to get its antivirus offering in front of more resellers and MSPs Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
01 Feb 2021
Imperva and Acronis boost channel support
Data protection players roll out enhancements for partners to reach more customers and give MSPs increased support Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
26 Jan 2021
TelcoSwitch and Charterhouse expanding through acquisition
Both firms have already been in the headlines this month thanks to funding rounds and acquisitions Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Jan 2021
Canalys: Cyber security channel set for further growth
Analyst house Canalys forecasts another decent year ahead for those set to can help customers fend off cyber attacks Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Jan 2021
‘Sticking plasters’ applied in first lockdown leave users vulnerable
Channel urged to make sure customers are not left using inadequate products that they acquired in March last year to get them through the pandemic Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
18 Jan 2021
The cyber security channel – what’s in store for 2021?
Ben Richardson, head of channel EMEA at Forcepoint, shares his thoughts about what cyber security could look like in the year ahead Continue Reading
By- Ben Richardson, Forcepoint
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Opinion
15 Jan 2021
Ransomware has MSPs in its sights
Peter Geytenbeek, senior manager of channels EMEA at Thycotic, shares a warning about the need for managed service providers to take their own security seriously Continue Reading
By- Peter Geytenbeek, Thycotic
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News
15 Jan 2021
CrowdStrike backing top partners
Security player will deepen investment in its top-level partners as it looks to reward those who have invested in the firm Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
12 Jan 2021
The problems of brand association
Billy MacInnes wonders whether SolarWinds MSP partners might have been asked some questions over the past few weeks Continue Reading
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News
07 Jan 2021
Sapphire, Charterhouse and Pax8 strike deals
Appetite for acquisitions across the channel shows no sign of abating, with a few deals struck already this week Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
06 Jan 2021
Kaspersky warns against endpoint risks
Security player Kaspersky urges partners to educate customers around the risks of putting their faith in apparent ‘silver bullets’ from rivals Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
04 Jan 2021
Secureworks flagging XDR channel opportunity
Vendor has seen its channel respond to the shift to home working, but is keen to highlight other areas where partners can increase revenues this year Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
24 Dec 2020
2021: Security market predictions
Home workers remain vulnerable, IoT devices need to be better protected, ransomware will remain a problem and customers want help to consolidate security tools Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Dec 2020
F-Secure charts growing importance of channel to SME customers
Security player has seen its channel become more important during the pandemic to those customers looking for trusted advisors Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
03 Dec 2020
Sectigo makes double partner acquisition
Firm continues with its strategy of buying partners with skills and established customer bases for SSL technology Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Nov 2020
Distributors adding security depth
Cloud Distribution, e92cloud and Westcon add to their vendor rosters as they look to provide more security tools for resellers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Nov 2020
Maintel and SolarWinds increase MSP options
Firms focus on home workers and automation to protect customers and arm managed service providers with ways to add more value Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Nov 2020
MSPs taking steps to protect themselves from ransomware
Datto reveals that managed service partners are aware they are in the firing line and have formed partnerships with MSSPs to protect themselves Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Nov 2020
Softcat: Coronavirus impacting customer tech priorities
Firm’s research shines a light on where enterprise users are looking to shore up their IT capabilities Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
02 Nov 2020
Sophos adds Rapid Response into the mix for MSPs
Security player moves to fill a gap in the market for customers looking for immediate help with a security attack Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
02 Nov 2020
Channel has key role to play in stemming ransomware tide
SonicWall has tracked an explosion in the number of ransomware attacks and highlighted the importance of the channel in helping customers handle the threat Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Oct 2020
Backing IoT is a solid strategy for 2021
There are more user cases for the internet of things emerging and it is seen by those in the industry as an area for the channel to concentrate on more Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Oct 2020
Sophos and Splunk register spikes in channel activity
Vendors share details of increased activity on the channel front over the course of the coronavirus pandemic Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Oct 2020
Rising number of firms leaning on the channel for security help
Coronavirus has underlined the need for SMEs to use expert partners to handle their security needs Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Oct 2020
Canalys: A profitable year for the channel
The channel has managed to navigate one of the most challenging years so far in a positive way Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Oct 2020
Channel leaders cautiously optimistic about 2021
Challenges lie ahead, but the importance of technology is clear and steady, according to those responsible for supplying it to customers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Oct 2020
Ricoh snaps up MTI Technology
Printer player strikes deal to add more depth to its services capabilities across EMEA Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
05 Oct 2020
Imperva pitches positives of jSonar deal to partners
Security firm believes it now has more for its channel to offer as a result of its latest acquisition Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
01 Oct 2020
WatchGuard swells channel with Panda partners
Three months after it completed the acquisition of endpoint player Panda Security, WatchGuard has significantly expanded its channel base Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
30 Sep 2020
Veeam unveils VASPs
Data management specialist backs skilled channel specialists who can help solve customer problems Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
29 Sep 2020
VMware continues to build on Partner Connect
Against a changing landscape, the vendor has stepped up efforts to ensure that its partner programme is delivering what the channel needs Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
25 Sep 2020
Stay-at-home call puts focus back on security
Rising cyber attacks on home workers underline the important role that security experts in the channel play in keeping customers safe Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
17 Sep 2020
Coronavirus puts security at the heart of the agenda
Securing mobile workers has been key to getting through recent months and the security channel is far from finished when it comes to protecting people in the emerging ‘new normal’ Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2020
SentinelOne thanks channel for delivering growth
Security player SentinelOne has seen its efforts to expand distribution and increase support for partners pay off in the revenue numbers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Sep 2020
Cloud Distribution heads to Moon to support growth
Distributor keen to increase opportunities for fresh business opportunities, making a couple of promotions to back up that aim Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Sep 2020
Exclusive Networks expands again with Veracomp buy
Distributor makes two acquisitions in the space of two weeks as it continues to build its global footprint Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
02 Sep 2020
Unravelling encryption
Nigel Thorpe, technical director at SecureAge explores the myths and mis-selling of encryption and explains why it’s all about the data Continue Reading
By- Nigel Thorpe, SecureAge
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News
28 Aug 2020
Dell: Working will never quite be the same
Vendor Dell adds its voice to the growing number that expect changing working patterns to remain in place after the coronavirus pandemic is over Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
27 Aug 2020
Kaseya bolsters cyber security stack with latest acquisition
MSP software supplier Kaseya snaps up anti-phishing service Graphus, and signals yet another acquisition on the horizon Continue Reading
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News
12 Aug 2020
Check Point launches distribution marketplace strategy
Security player Check Point launches programme to ensure it is covering an increasingly popular route to market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
11 Aug 2020
SonicWall hands MSSPs network security tools
Vendor moves deeper into the network security world with a product launch that will benefit managed service players Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
23 Jul 2020
Trend Micro gets partners to focus on ‘customer health’
Security player keen to get the channel working alongside users that are being supported with licences and assessments Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Jul 2020
Canalys: Security channel must meet changing demands
There is growth out there in the market, but the channel will need to shift the product mix to ensure it picks it up, says Canalys Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Jul 2020
Vectra targeting fresh customer base with partners
Security player has ambitions to make a mark in the mid-market and is looking to its channel to play a part Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Jul 2020
Vectra, Sumo Logic, Konica Minolta and HP work on partner programmes
Vendors continue to enhance channel progammes and sign up more resellers to the fold Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Jul 2020
Kaspersky: Now is not the time to pitch a fresh strategy
Security vendor Kaspersky advises its channel base to focus on helping customers with current problems Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
30 Jun 2020
European Electronique takes Attivo to the public sector
Channel player reports some success with council customers opting for deception technology offering Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Jun 2020
Dell and Rackspace strengthen edge pitch
Vendors launch fresh products and services to make sure the channel has the answers that customers are increasingly looking for Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Jun 2020
Security rises to the top of the MSP agenda
Research from Datto and IT Glue provides a snapshot of how managed service players are reacting to the coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Jun 2020
Collaboration and security dominate Cisco Live agenda
Cisco rolls out enhancements that should appeal to partners working with customers on maintaining secure collaboration during the Covid-19 pandemic Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Jun 2020
Agilitas extends reach into security market
Firm signs up as a Fortinet partner as it looks to make more of an impact in the cyber security space Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
11 Jun 2020
SonicWall takes threat protection to the branch level
SonicWall’s launch of a switch and SD-Branch management solution should provoke interest from channel partners looking to offer wider levels of protection Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
10 Jun 2020
Five-minute interview: Remco Postma, Tufin
Remco Postma, director, channel sales EMEA at Tufin, takes the questions and reveals what gets him up in the morning and shares his ice-skating credentials Continue Reading
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News
09 Jun 2020
e92plus adds zero-trust response with Ericom signing
Against the backdrop of a mounting wave of cyber attacks targeting remote workers, the distie has strengthened its portfolio Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Jun 2020
Coronavirus exposes security and networking issues
Research from NTT and a product launch from 8x8 indicate some of the areas where the channel should be focusing Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
05 Jun 2020
Channel launches continue with XTECH and D|Ops Digital
A worldwide pandemic has not dampened the entrepreneurial spirit in the channel, with a couple of well-known figures choosing to strike out with startups Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 May 2020
Secureworks launches partner programme with a difference
Cyber security vendor replaces traditional tiered structure with performance-based model Continue Reading
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News
21 May 2020
Channel at the heart of SecureAge’s UK plans
Security vendor SecureAge is starting to build its UK presence with one of the priorities being to develop a partner network Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 May 2020
Coronavirus fails to stop consolidation trend
Deals are still being done as firms look beyond the current crisis to secure a stronger future for their businesses Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
13 May 2020
Security rising to the top of the pile for MSPs
Research has indicated an increasing number of SMEs have been targets of cyber attacks and they are reaching out to the channel for support Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 May 2020
Check Point driving partners into growth areas
Security player Check Point has seen some success in the months since launching the latest incarnation of its partner programme Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
07 May 2020
Coronavirus: How Covid-19 kick-started a shift to home working
Lockdown has forced people to work from home and turn to the channel for help in supporting the ‘new normal’ Continue Reading
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News
01 May 2020
Partners need to protect customers from cyber attack during Covid-19
Managed service player ECS says remote workforces are vulnerable to attackers during lockdown, and partners need to step up to protect them Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2020
Rapid7 picks up DivvyCloud
Security player moves to add more cloud visibility to its armoury and respond to customer demand for greater protection and visibility in hosted environments Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Apr 2020
F5 reveals users facing multi-cloud security concerns
Vendor’s latest report on application services finds that the EMEA customer base is pro-cloud, but is dealing with some challenges Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
21 Apr 2020
Five-minute interview: Jason Skelton, Acxiom
Through a series of questions we find out a little bit more about another channel executive, this time Jason Skelton, Acxiom’s platform alliances head Continue Reading
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News
15 Apr 2020
SecureAge and ITQuoter on the hunt for partners
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has not stopped some fresh arrivals landing in the UK with the intention of building up a channel base Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Apr 2020
SolarWinds adds e92plus to the distributor roster
Vendor looks to security distributor to take its ITSM offering out to resellers across UK and Ireland Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Apr 2020
Helping existing customers is key for Forcepoint channel
Recently appointed EMEA vice-president of sales shares his view of how Forcepoint channel will get through the coronavirus and grow in the future Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Apr 2020
F5 on the hunt for DevOps channel specialists
Security player is keen to make sure it has the resellers signed up to support its recent acquisitions Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Apr 2020
SonicWall enhances MSSP proposition
Security player continues to develop the support it can provide to the growing managed security services provider community Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
03 Apr 2020
MicroScope: Seeking sustainability
In this issue, we look at sustainability in the channel, with customers increasingly wanting to know that their reseller has a handle on their carbon footprint. Also, read about SCC's insight on mobile working and workforce security, and take a closer look at Riverbed's return to its roots Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2020
Security resellers should look to the long-term risk management pitch
Coronavirus might have sparked spending around securing remote workers, but longer term there are more strategic conversations to be had around risk management Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Partners add value as customers adapt to lockdown
Face-to-face meetings might not be an option, but the channel can still help users as they adapt to a new reality Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
26 Mar 2020
Security resellers urged to help users counter Covid-19 phishing scams
Security specialists have been alerted to a significant rise in scams that aim to trick users into sharing passwords and financial information Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
26 Mar 2020
Exclusive Networks delivers growth and increases services revenues
Distributor shares revenue performance numbers for 2019 and outlines plans to provide support for partners coping with coronavirus Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Mar 2020
Fortinet offers partner flexibility with Engage programme
Security player Fortinet has launched its partner programme with a conscious move to provide several options for partners looking to work with the vendor Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Mar 2020
Covid-19: Suppliers arm the channel with free options
A range of suppliers have responded to the spread of coronavirus by making their technology free for partners to deliver for a limited time Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Mar 2020
Softcat delivers solid H1, sees no material impact from coronavirus
The reseller continues to deliver numbers that deliver cheer to investors, with the CEO reporting that there has been no material impact from coronavirus so far Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Mar 2020
StorageCraft and eSentire increase channel focus
Vendors StorageCraft and eSentire have indicated that they will double-down on channel efforts as they look for more growth across the rest of 2020 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Mar 2020
Stritt appointment adds to momentum at SentinelOne
Endpoint security specialist continues to add depth to its EMEA operations with the introduction of a seasoned channel chief Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
11 Mar 2020
Cloud security concerns remain an issue
The argument that cloud security has been dealt with appear premature, according to research Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
11 Mar 2020
Maximising manpower for business customers
With IT teams struggling with a lack of manpower and skills to cope with the increase security demands on networks, MSPs can provide a welcome relief. In the second of a three-part series, we look at the growing need for managed security service offerings Continue Reading
By- Jason Howells, Barracuda MSP
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News
04 Mar 2020
QBS adds more MSP depth with 4SEC buy
Distributor makes second acquisition to add more depth to the software offerings it can provide partners Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
27 Feb 2020
Malwarebytes makes MSP programme available
Security vendor becomes the latest to reach out to the managed services community as a way of increasing its SME business Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
27 Feb 2020
Security players ramp up managed service offerings
McAfee and Digital Guardian become the latest to roll out managed threat and response services Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
24 Feb 2020
McAfee stresses benefits of open approach to partners
Security vendor widens its ecosystem by adding more alliance partners and developers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Feb 2020
MSPs and MSSPs being targeted by ransomware spreaders
BlackBerry Cylance report highlights the increasing targeting of managed service providers by those hoping to hijack them to reach users Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
18 Feb 2020
Cloud Distribution grows complimentary offerings with Cynet
The distributor has added incident response to the tools it is prepared to give away to resellers as part of its efforts to improve security levels Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor