Information Security Services
With a threat landscape that continues to multiply and extend the dangers for users online, the security industry has a major role to play keeping data and online commerce safe. A range of information security options for resellers include securing the network, desktop with products including anti-virus, firewalls and identity management solutions and services.
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News
23 Dec 2024
2024 review: Main themes in the channel
MicroScope takes a look back at some of the main themes that affected the channel over the past 12 months Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2024
What does 2025 have in store for the channel?
In a look ahead to what next year will hold, Billy MacInnes asks some of the channel’s great and good for their forecasts for Q1 Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2019
Security a digital transformation barrier
Zscaler has found that user concerns around security are closely connected with digital transformation moves to open up more data to employees Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
WatchGuard makes life easier for MSPs
The security player has launched a cloud platform to support its managed service partners Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2019
Secarma makes investment in Shearwater
Lawrence Jones owned security business makes closer ties with fellow cyber security firm Shearwater Group Continue Reading
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News
08 Apr 2019
Tripwire increases support for top tier partners
Security player rolls out channel programme enhancements including a platinum level Continue Reading
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E-Zine
05 Apr 2019
MicroScope: Spotlight on SD-WAN security
In this issue, we look at the value of security in SD-WAN, as well as storage innovations and opportunities for channel growth Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Flashpoint registers significant channel growth
The business risk specialist has seen the channel numbers rise significantly since it introduced a formal partner programme 18 months ago Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Apr 2019
Why software patch management matters
When building a business case for software patch management, focus on its ability to protect against malware, ransomware, phishing and other security threats, thereby reducing the risk of downtime Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Rapid7 acquires NetFort
Security player adds more muscle to its cloud platform with acquisition that will add network visibility and analysis tools Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Kaspersky Lab makes life easier for partners with transparency plans
The security vendor continues to take steps to neutralise any fallout that stems from its Russian heritage Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
Network Utilities expands with Metropolitan Networks buy
Deal will add more muscle to a networking and security player that is already one of the largest UK operators Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Apr 2019
Why insider threat is like a travel-sick dog
Asking employees to follow best security practices is rather like having a travel-sick dog – you can hope for best behaviour, but sometimes all you can do is clean up the mess Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2019
Security world moving more to subcription model
Vendors are being advised to make sure that the channel can support that shift away from traditional ways of purchasing security hardware and software Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2019
How resellers can cash in by making their clients Siccura
Security should be the most exciting sector in IT, yet the marketing is dull and unimaginative. We need stories of cops and robbers, not another set of meaningless statistics Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2019
Ransomware attacks decline but other targets on the rise
SonicWall's 2019 Threat Report indicates there have been some successes but problems persist elsewhere, which is echoed by findings from CyberArk Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Mar 2019
Nuvias moving to the next stage
Before he moves into the executive chairman role Paul Eccleston the CEO of the distributor talks about the journey the firm has been on Continue Reading
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Opinion
14 Mar 2019
The security challenges of OT and how the IT department can help
Operational technology comes with its own unique challenges and benefits, but the IT department can shine a light on how to tackle its security issues Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
MSPs guarding themselves against ransomware fallout
No one wants to be blamed after an attack, least of all the managed service provider, and more are taking steps to ensure they are not in the firing line Continue Reading
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News
13 Mar 2019
GDPR helps drive growth at ECSC
The cyber security player has delivered strong revenue growth for last year on the back of increasing demand from customers for help with GDPR Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2019
Vendors stepping up security training
Gartner has produced a list of trends for the year ahead and has noted that there has been a reaction to the ongoing skills crisis Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Mar 2019
Making the business case to create a successful IoT initiative
The internet of things has the potential to address multiple business objectives, but it is not a miracle technology that will provide business benefit in isolation – true value comes only when the wider challenges are considered across all departments Continue Reading
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News
27 Feb 2019
Cloudflare open to channel expansion
Cloud based security and web performance player is keen to expand its UK channel relationships Continue Reading
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News
20 Feb 2019
Foresite to use funding to build partner network
The cyber security specialist is looking to build its partner network across EMEA after getting backing from an investor Continue Reading
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News
07 Feb 2019
Mid-sized firms taking risks to get digital
Aruba discovers medium sized firms are under pressure to digitally transform their business Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2019
Zero trust a channel opportunity
It might sound like a buzzword but Zero Trust is a security issue that should be a door opener for many in the channel Continue Reading
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E-Zine
01 Feb 2019
MicroScope: Look to the future
This issue discusses the main threats and opportunities in the channel for 2019, as well as presents an in-depth look at what tech is likely to dominate the world of storage Continue Reading
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News
31 Jan 2019
Securonix goes two-tier with Cloud Distribution
The SIEM specialist has decided the time is right to turn to distribution to increase its presence in the channel Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2019
Second hand phones could expose resellers to data risks
The increase in the secondary phone market means more mobiles could find themselves in the hands of resellers who might not be aware of the need to wipe personal data Continue Reading
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News
28 Jan 2019
Calendar cleared to focus on data privacy
Today is Data Privacy Day and that not only means a chance for the channel to remind users about GDPR but also to discuss the basic need to protect information Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
Key verticals reacting to digital transformation pressures
Research into the financial services market and the public sector has painted a picture of verticals trying to react to change Continue Reading
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News
25 Jan 2019
NCC Group H1 update shares skills issues
The cyber security specialist has shared an interim first half update that exposes its issues with resources Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Jan 2019
Botnets and machine learning: A story of hide and seek
As security practitioners develop new ways to keep cyber threats at bay, so malware authors continue to update their software and evolve their techniques to take advantage of new technologies and bypass security measures. Machine learning has proved to be a powerful ally in the battle against malware Continue Reading
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News
18 Jan 2019
Shearwater gets route into insurance market with Moorhouse partnership
Security specialist will work with insurance company to bring apps and services to help increase protection for SMEs Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2019
Sectigo pushing enterprise channel message on the back of a rebrand
SSL player Sectigo has launched a partner programme with plans to drive enterprise revenue Continue Reading
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News
10 Jan 2019
Kilpatrick takes strategic role at Nuvias
Security industry veteran takes up a strategic role at the distributor to guide future plans Continue Reading
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News
20 Dec 2018
2018 review: The main channel themes
With the last days of December drawing near it's time to look back at the year that has passed before we do it all over again in 2019 Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2018
SonicWall increasing local partner support across EMEA
More offices plus extra hires have added depth to the security player's presence across EMEA Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2018
Ransomware clean up an issue for MSPs
Datto has warned that the fallout from a ransomware attack can cause problems for MSPs Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Nov 2018
The IT security skills crisis and the Boniface Dike Test
The security skills gap is well known but as Nick Booth finds out it is not as easy as getting people trained to fill those vacancies Continue Reading
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News
16 Nov 2018
SolarWinds adds internal security depth with 8MAN buy
Acquisition plugs a gap in the portfolio and gives SolarWinds part of the Access Rights Management market Continue Reading
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News
13 Nov 2018
Edge, GDPR, cloud and shadow IT security concerns for 2019
Some of the industry predictions are coming out from security players around what we can all expect in 2019 and there is going to be plenty to keep resellers busy Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Nov 2018
Carbon Black’s UK Threat Report is grim news for those protecting data
Attacks are widespread and the criminals are outwitting a lot of customers, which worries Nick Booth Continue Reading
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News
12 Nov 2018
NTT Security: Who is in charge of protecting data?
Research from the firm indicates that working out who has the security brief at a customer is far from straightforward Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Nov 2018
A case of deja vu at VMworld
The idea that the security market is broken is something that Billy MacInnes thinks he has heard before Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2018
VMware boss takes swipe at 'broken' security market
Pat Gelsinger has attacked a security market that appears to sell more products but still fail to protect users Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2018
Human error to blame for many cloud security issues
Following on from research from McAfee indicating it is a fairly confusing picture out there Claranet has called on more focus on the human end of cloud security Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Oct 2018
The channel and secure mobile working; plenty of opportunities
Jon Fielding, Managing Director, EMEA, Apricorn shares his views about the opportunities that are out there for those in the channel prepared to get involved with mobile security Continue Reading
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News
17 Oct 2018
CompTIA: Channel leaders must have one eye on the future
The industry organisation has used its UK community event to talk of the need to look to the future as well as the present Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2018
Continuum brings security-based growth strategy to UK
The MSP player says it has “tiger by the tail” with advanced security offering for managed service providers Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2018
Claranet pulls together security activities into dedicated unit
The managed service player has completed the integration of recent acquisitions and its own efforts into a single operation Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2018
CensorNet makes return to distribution
Security player decides the time is right to return to a two-tier model in the UK channel space Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2018
Email security should be more of a channel focus
Customers are leaving themselves exposed to threats as they move to hosted email offerings without adding data protection Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
MSPs: Security a must-have
Managed service providers are at threat from losing customers, and even the threat of legal action, if they fail to offer security Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2018
Cisco: SMEs struggling to fend off rising cyber attacks
Doing something is better than nothing is one of the pieces of advice for those firms finding it hard to protect data Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2018
Co-founder Dobson departs Cloud Distribution
The time was right for Scott Dobson to leave the firm he founded in 2009 for new ventures Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2018
Cryptomining dominating the security agenda
Research from Alert Logic and McAfee shared a common warning that cryptomining is on the rise Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2018
Kaspersky shine light on very small business user challenges
The vendor has brought out a small business product in response to problems that it has found users experiencing at that end of the market Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2018
SonicWall flags firewall upgrade opportunity
The security vendor has used its partner event as a forum to encourage resellers to talk to customers using ageing technology Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2018
SonicWall CEO rallies partners to fend off non-standard ports threat
The vendor has updated partners on the current security landscape at its PEAK18 channel event Continue Reading
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News
12 Sep 2018
BlackBerry building partner base and working with Check Point
The software firm has used its Security Summit in London to outline channel growth and reveal an ISV relationship with Check Point Continue Reading
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News
11 Sep 2018
Mann back in charge as ECSC enjoys GDPR affect
The cyber security firm has welcomed back its former CEO as it looks to build on an improving first half Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Sep 2018
MFA for the people
Jonathan Whitley from WatchGuard Technologies explores why many resellers and SMEs have paid lip service to multi-factor authentication and what needs to change to make it a ‘no-brainer’ component of any security solution Continue Reading
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Opinion
04 Sep 2018
Out with the old, in with the new
Paul Key, global director security and compliance, Getronics, shares his thoughts about the need to keep track with changes in the market Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Trend Micro sounds alarm over rise in covert attacks
The vendor has tracked a shift away from mass ransomware attacks as criminals take a different approach Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
Comparex exposes council server software vulnerabilities
Thanks to a Freedom of Information Request the channel now knows just how widespread the use of unsupported server software is among councils Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Six Degrees Group buys CNS Group joining the growing list of summer deals
Cloud managed services specialist Six Degrees has moved to add cyber security depth to its offering Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2018
Shearwater moves for Brookcourt to extend security reach
The move by Shearwater Group for Brookcourt Solutions will bring the two security player together in a deal worth Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2018
Privacy concerns driving security spending
Forecasts of what will happen with worldwide spending on security over the next couple of years means those developing a MSSP approach should be in a strong position Continue Reading
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News
15 Aug 2018
Egress Software rises on the back of demand for GDPR help
The data protection specialist has seen a strong first half of the year thanks to customers looking for answers to their GDPR problems Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Qualys rolls out MSP and consultant support
The security player has an offering that should appeal to MSPs and consultants Continue Reading
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News
14 Aug 2018
Channel still has plenty of work to do around GDPR
The data protection regulations might have been in place for a few months but there are still plenty of customers not yet up to speed and chances for the channel to make a difference Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2018
Channel should use the summer to improve strategy planning
There is plenty that could be done in the summer weeks when business is traditionally that bit slower Continue Reading
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News
03 Aug 2018
Forcepoint: GDPR still a channel opportunity
The impact on the security player from the EU data compliance regulations has been more than just a sales opportunity according to Neal Lillywhite, VP EMEA Channel at Forcepoint Continue Reading
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Opinion
02 Aug 2018
When it comes to privacy, technology is only part of the story
Philippe Ortodoro, VP EMEA Channel Sales, TrustArc, explains why the coming two years are going to be a business bonanza for the channel Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Jul 2018
Plugging the security skills gap
Government is doing its bit to raise the profile of the need for more cyber security skills but the IT industry is also picking up the baton and working hard to improve the situation Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2018
WatchGuard reacts to SME authentication gap
SMEs have long thought of multi-factor authentication as beyond their means but the need for protection is increasing as Kaseya has found in some research Continue Reading
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News
25 Jul 2018
Smallest businesses failing to grasp the security threat
Those firms employing 10 or less people have a laid back attitude to security that could land them in trouble Continue Reading
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News
19 Jul 2018
DDoS threat rising back up the agenda
Increased digital transformation and lower costs for criminals mean that denial of service attacks are going to rise and deserve the channel's attention Continue Reading
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Opinion
17 Jul 2018
How the channel can play a vital role in reducing cybersecurity skills shortages
David Ellis, Vice President, Security and Mobility Solutions - Europe, Tech Data, argues that the channel can play a role in dealing with the security skills crisis Continue Reading
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News
17 Jul 2018
Customers don't have the skilled staff to man the security barricades
Gartner has warned that two thirds of users do not have the in house staff able to deal with security issues as the ongoing skills crisis continues to hit firms globally Continue Reading
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News
16 Jul 2018
Ransomware message getting through
High profile attacks on the NHS and the activities of the channel educating customers has made an impact on ransomware attack figures Continue Reading
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Opinion
12 Jul 2018
Email is the biggest threat for businesses… but the greatest opportunity for the channel
Chris Ross, SVP sales, international, Barracuda, explains why email still remains a major target for partners Continue Reading
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News
11 Jul 2018
SonicWall determined to gain share in the mid-market
Security vendor stepping up support for partners as it sets out an ambition to replicate SME efforts in the mid-market space Continue Reading
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News
05 Jul 2018
Claranet adds security muscle with NotSoSecure buy
Managed service specialist builds on acquisition of SEC-1 last year with latest purchase to give more depth to its security proposition Continue Reading
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News
04 Jul 2018
Exclusive unifies security and cloud approach
A couple of months after it got private investment backing the distributor has outlined its future strategy Continue Reading
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News
28 Jun 2018
CrowdStrike warranty stirring up endpoint debate
Legacy security products are coming under more scrutiny and one of those keen to grab the business with its channel is CrowdStrike Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2018
Channel can take the mobile high ground with UEM
Margins in MDM might have been squeezed but according to MobileIron there is plenty of life in unified endpoint management Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Nutanix and SonicWall hand partners tools to target the mid-market
Both vendors have launched programmes that will help their channel partners increase sales in the mid-market customer segment Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2018
Ignition using services to drive channel growth
The distributor is putting the focus on ensuring it can deliver service opportunities for security resellers Continue Reading
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News
25 Jun 2018
CompTIA moves to plug cyber security skills gap
The training specialist has been given government funding to help get more people trained up in cyber security Continue Reading
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News
14 Jun 2018
Security world showing plenty of channel interest
The recent InfoSec show underlined just how many vendors are keen to work with the channel and build their presence in the market Continue Reading
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News
07 Jun 2018
Focus on MSSPs at InfoSec
The annual security industry gathering at Olympia involved plenty of vendors promoting their abilities to support managed service players Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Tech Data: The security market has to change
The distributor is looking to gain more of a foothold in the market and is coming with a different message for resellers Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2018
Interview: Miriam Murphy, senior vice president, Advanced Solutions, Europe, Tech Data
It has been just over four months since she was handed the chance to run the Advanced Solutions business across Europe and the focus is on next generation opportunities Continue Reading
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News
05 Jun 2018
Forcepoint looks for channel growth with Nuvias
The security vendor has added to its distie roster choosing the pan-European player to support growth ambitions Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Tech Data steps up security commitment
Distributor aims to double headcount in security operation and open a centre of excellence in Warrington Continue Reading
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News
30 May 2018
Fortinet increases MSSP support
The security player continues to add depth to the options it can offer those providing managed security services Continue Reading
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Feature
17 May 2018
Cybersecurity the latest battleground for MSPs
SolarWinds MSP says relationships with customers will suffer if channel doesn’t get security offerings right Continue Reading
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News
16 May 2018
PA Consulting adds Sparkler to the mix
Acquisition will strengthen the digital and brand strategy side of the business Continue Reading
