Threat Management Solutions and Services
There are various tools on the market that enable users to gauge the threat levels that they face across their networks, web sites and through staff remote access. As the threats evolve, the need for the channel to remain informed of the latest developments is crucial, and this section of the site will provide the latest information on unified threat management solutions.
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News
07 Nov 2024
UBDS Group expands depth with 3B Data Security buy
Acquisition will add more capabilities to its SOC and expand the services the UBDS Group can offer across the UK Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Nov 2024
MSPs benefitting from customer security demand
Research from EasyDMARC has put some numbers to anecdotal reports of sustained customer spending on data protection Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Jan 2023
Vectra stepping up partner enablement
The detection and response specialist has been focusing on channel recruitment and is now moving into the next stage of enabling those partners to increase growth Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
16 Jan 2023
The channel is key to plugging cyber skills gap
If there is going to be one theme that continues from year to year, it is the desire by customers to work with channel partners to help solve security problems Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2023
Eccleston looking for growth at Exclusive Networks
The recently installed UKI managing director views the market as one presenting opportunity for the business to grow Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
09 Jan 2023
Can ChatGPT revolutionise cyber security – for good and bad?
AI tools are getting more commonly used, but Neil Langridge, marketing and alliances director at e92plus, wonders if that’s a positive Continue Reading
By- Neil Langridge Marketing & Alliances Director, e92plus
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Feature
05 Jan 2023
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023: experts weigh in with channel expectations
The year is just a few days old, so it’s a good moment to look back and ponder on what lies ahead given the experiences of the past 12 months Continue Reading
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News
16 Dec 2022
Users look to channel to plug cyber skills gap
The channel is already seen as a repository of security expertise, and the pressure to deliver that is only set to increase in 2023 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Dec 2022
Zero-trust market has matured over 2022
Zero trust has been used regularly in security conversations and has been making a difference to both channel partners and customers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
13 Dec 2022
Wib signals channel-building intentions
Security player continues with its plans to build a partner network to support growth ambitions across EMEA Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Dec 2022
Secureworks embarks on channel-first approach
Security player is determined to put its business through partners and is putting the pieces in place to support that ambition Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
01 Dec 2022
Ignition holding on to identity post-Exclusive acquisition
A year and a half on from the deal, the distributor is finding that life has remained positive under fresh ownership Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
16 Nov 2022
WithSecure focus on commercial making life easier for partners
Security player has seen positives since it launched fresh branding and a focused approach to the market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Nov 2022
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q3
Distributor shows growth and increased cloud sales activity as it marks a year since its IPO Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
04 Nov 2022
11:11 makes double acquisition to bolster market position
Move for Sungard Availability Services’ Recovery Services business and Sungard AS’s Cloud and Managed Services business adds to a growing number of deals struck this year Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
04 Nov 2022
Softcat shines light on customer spending priorities
Security tops the list of areas where users will invest in the next 12 months Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
04 Nov 2022
MicroScope: Elevate security to minimise risk
Security remains a major concern for customers and a continuing area of growth for the channel – so what can managed service providers do to help out? Also read about expectations for the last quarter of 2022 and how partnerships are key to digital transformation Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2022
Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security enhance partner support
Vendors Cynet, Palo Alto and Noname Security are using programmes and training to keep momentum going across their respective channel bases Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
21 Oct 2022
MSP drive continues at WatchGuard Technologies
Security player has continued to see high levels of channel activity among the managed service provider community Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Oct 2022
Babble acquires again to strengthen security position
Firm seals seventh deal of the year so far as it looks to add more depth to its cyber security position Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
11 Oct 2022
May the fourth be with you as you enter the final quarter with cautious optimism
The last three months of the year represent the busiest time for the channel as targets are aimed for and the year goes down as a success or failure Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2022
Barracuda looks to new CRO to share best practices
Security player’s recently appointed CRO will look at how it can take the best bits of its global channel activities and share them to improve its routes to market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
07 Oct 2022
Can MSPs get cyber security ‘right’ for SMEs?
The pressure is on for managed service providers to protect SMEs from cyber attack Continue Reading
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E-Zine
03 Oct 2022
MicroScope: 40 years of MicroScope
As we celebrate MicroScope’s 40 anniversary, we look back (and forward) to assess how the channel keeps changing, with experts weighing in with their opinions Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Sep 2022
The channel: Four decades of change
To celebrate MicroScope’s 40th anniversary, we ask channel leaders to reflect on the changes seen over the past four decades – a shift to software, and the emergence of the managed service provider and the cloud are among the highlights Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Sep 2022
Kaspersky enhances programme and Mimecast turns to Exclusive
Security vendors make moves to improve life for partners through enhancements and through deepening its distributor relationship Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
12 Aug 2022
How can MSPs minimise the risk of supply chain attacks?
Jaime Arze, manager II of third-party risk at Datto, shares some thoughts on how managed service providers can avoid becoming the weak links in the supply chain Continue Reading
By- Jaime Arze, Datto
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News
09 Aug 2022
Supply chain attacks spark security investments
There have been several episodes of attacks in the software supply chain world, and MSPs in general are feeling the heat Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
02 Aug 2022
Exclusive Networks delivers strong Q2
Distributor buoyed by security and cloud growth as it reports second-quarter numbers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
22 Jul 2022
Cheap malware kits put channel under pressure
Research from HP underlines just how easy it is for criminals to get hold of malware, and the need for partners to protect customers Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Jul 2022
Channel strategy delivering growth for Osirium Technologies
Security player Osirium Technologies provides a momentum update on the progress made in the first half of the year, with partners key to helping deliver growth Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Jul 2022
Trellix underlines MSP cyber threats
Security player adds to the growing weight of evidence that the channel is a target for cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
05 Jul 2022
Infinigate snaps up Nuvias security and networking operations
Combined entity of Infinigate and Nuvias will create a powerful pan-European cyber security focused distributor Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
01 Jul 2022
MicroScope: The slow march to Windows 11
It's taken a while, but the latest Microsoft OS is having an impact – read all about the journey to Windows 11, as well as the uptake of co-innovation and co-creation strategies in the channel, and Broadcom's acquisition of VMware Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2022
Forescout invests heavily in UK channel growth
Firm cuts ribbon on fresh London HQ and looks to Exclusive Networks to support ambitions across Western Europe Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
16 Jun 2022
Distology, Nuvias and Exclusive Networks extend security relationships
Distributors continue to sign, deepen and reach out across the industry to improve the levels of protection that resellers can offer Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Jun 2022
SMEs leaning more heavily on MSPs, says research
Research from JumpCloud reveals increased momentum in the shift by small and medium-sized customers towards working with the managed service model Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
10 Jun 2022
MicroScope: A return to face-to-face meetings
With the world emerging from the pandemic, what role does the personal event and face-to-face meetings hold in business? Also read about the next step for the future of collaboration and communication services, and why there needs to be greater diversity across the channel Continue Reading
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News
06 Jun 2022
Ultima beefs up security with The AntiSocial Engineer buy
The Ultima and AntiSocial Engineer deal provides access to expertise around vulnerability exposure and remediation through education and understanding human nature Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 May 2022
Exclusive Networks and Nuvias expanding security portfolios
Distributors Exclusive Networks and Nuvias sign fresh vendors as they look to cover a greater number of emerging threats Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
11 May 2022
Ivanti turns to Cloud Distribution to go two-tier
Networking and security player decides the time is right to move from a single-tier approach and work with distribution Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
10 May 2022
Security and cloud drive Exclusive Networks’ Q1
Distributor shares first-quarter numbers with eyes on building on it to deliver a strong fiscal year Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
06 May 2022
MicroScope: Charging at SME security challenges
With cyber threats growing, SMEs have to improve their security position, and the channel is best placed to support that aim. Read all about improving security, how sustainability is more important than ever in channel conversations, and the impact of hybrid working Continue Reading
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News
20 Apr 2022
Distology: MSSP consolidation is a customer concern
Distributor shares findings of research that gave customers an opportunity to say where they felt the disruption to the industry was coming from in the next few years Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
12 Apr 2022
Increased risks mean SMEs must spend on security
Facing growing threats and becoming even more frequent targets for criminals, the channel’s key customer base needs to improve its level of protection if it is to thrive Continue Reading
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News
30 Mar 2022
Exclusive Networks shares first public FY numbers
Distributor’s strategy is paying off as the business records decent growth and shares a positive outlook for 2022 Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
29 Mar 2022
F-Secure rebrand should benefit channel
CEO outlines reasons why the emergence of WithSecure will be a positive development for its partners Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
14 Mar 2022
How to reconfigure the IT industry
Nick Booth catches up with Ciara Campbell, senior security engineer at Tenable. , to get her take on the changing world of the security industry Continue Reading
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News
10 Mar 2022
CrowdStrike ushers in new channel chief after decent growth
Vendor shuffles its management pack after announcing triple-digit growth in its MSSP business in the last fiscal year Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
08 Mar 2022
Deep Instinct still on the hunt for MSSPs
Security player has been building its partner base and continues to keep the door open for more to sign up Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
03 Mar 2022
Five-minute interview: Matt Halsey, Cyren
The senior director of sales for EMEA and APAC at Cyren gives us a bit more of an insight into his life Continue Reading
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News
24 Feb 2022
Integrity360 acquires Caretower to bolster security market position
Combination of the two security players will establish a merged operation that will be one of the largest channel players in the UK cyber market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
23 Feb 2022
The tensions behind that simple phrase ‘zero trust’
NetEvents recently assembled a squad of experts to investigate the ‘myths of zero trust’ and we managed to ask them for their thoughts about just what the term means Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2022
Exclusive upbeat after its Q4 breaks €1bn sales barrier
Distributor gives investors cheer after sharing the first set of full-year numbers since it went public last autumn Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
14 Feb 2022
Balancing the risks as an MSP
There is a growing trend among partners in converting into managed service providers – but are there risks to this approach that the channel needs to be aware of? Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Feb 2022
The cyber risk threat landscape to MSPs and SMEs
Ryan Weeks, CISO at Datto, shares his thoughts about what is happening in the market from a security point of view Continue Reading
By- Ryan Weeks, CISO, Datto
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E-Zine
04 Feb 2022
MicroScope: Spotting the hidden security dangers
In this security-focused issue, we take a closer look at the threats and security trends experts expect to increase and pop up over the course of 2022. Also read how proposed government regulations could spell eye-watering fines for MSPs, and how being green could be more difficult than anticipated Continue Reading
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Opinion
28 Jan 2022
Security has to be at the start of every cloud conversation
NetFoundry’s boss shares his thoughts on how an expanding attack surface requires starting with security Continue Reading
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News
26 Jan 2022
Kaspersky MSP growth plans are delivering
Security vendor has been working for three years to grow its managed service base and the results show those efforts have reaped rewards Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
24 Jan 2022
Datto CEO repeats need for MSPs to bolster security
MSP player Datto recently made a security acquisition, and its boss outlines the rationale for the move and restates the need for service players to deliver better protection Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
20 Jan 2022
MSPs alerted to costs of potential security regulation changes
Government proposals to cover managed service providers in updated regulations come with the threat of eye-watering fines for those that fail to protect data Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Jan 2022
Sophos arms MSPs with more simplicity
Vendor is expecting its partners to take advantage of its latest release at a time when many in the industry are noticing a surge in demand for tools that reduce complexity Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
14 Jan 2022
What’s on the security radar?
A selection of vendors share their thoughts about which technologies will be in demand this year Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
11 Jan 2022
Lessons learnt and what lies ahead – security concerns in the channel
Neil Langridge, marketing director at e92plus, shares insights into what lessons the cyber security world can take from 2021 to better inform against threats in 2022 Continue Reading
By- Neil Langridge, e92plus
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News
10 Jan 2022
Security the top concern for the SME community
Konica Minolta Business Solutions finds that there is still a lot the channel can do to help customers concerned about data protection Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
10 Jan 2022
What’s in store for the channel in 2022?
In the first part of a two-part look at what lies ahead this year, Billy MacInnes reveals what many expect will be the areas of interest in the next 12 months Continue Reading
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E-Zine
07 Jan 2022
MicroScope: Squaring up to ransomware
In this issue, discover how to best fend off the ever-increasing threat of ransomware, learn what the next stage of the data warehouse could be, and find out what leading channel experts believe awaits the industry in the year ahead Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2021
Dell CTO’s predictions focus on edge, mobility, data and security
There will be plenty going on in 2022 as debates on some of the big topics evolve to meet changing trends Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Dec 2021
Barracuda CEO: We don’t exist without partners
The recently installed boss at the security vendor has restated the importance of the channel to the firm’s prospects of success Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Dec 2021
Falanx security strategy starting to deliver
Firm reduces losses and outlines the benefits of choosing to concentrate on the cyber security market Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
03 Dec 2021
MSPs improve security posture and channel challenges legacy tools
Research from Kaspersky and Vectra lifts the lid on how the managed service community has responded to supply chain attacks, and how the status quo is no longer enough for many users Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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E-Zine
03 Dec 2021
MicroScope: Valuing the MSP
In this month’s MicroScope, we look at why customers should be prepared to pay for the value offered by a managed service provider, identify the biggest drivers in the data storage market, and look at why some firms are struggling to get to grips with remote working. Read the issue now Continue Reading
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News
26 Nov 2021
Cyren and S3 educate customers on inbox security
Vendor and partner illustrate the continuing need for trusted advisers to hand-hold customers through their security options Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
25 Nov 2021
How can the channel help fend off the ransomware threat?
It's the security problem that keeps users awake at night and scares MSPs that might be targets, but there are things the channel can do to deal with the issue of ransomware Continue Reading
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News
25 Nov 2021
My channel take: Michael O’Hara, DataSolutions
How did O’Hara get to be running the security and digital workplace distributor and what does he think about the current state of the market? Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
23 Nov 2021
Exclusive Networks continues global trend with Infinipoint
Distributor seals third worldwide deal in a matter of a few weeks as it adds more depth to its security portfolio Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
17 Nov 2021
Dell expects user spending in security, cloud and 5G
Vendor shares results of a survey of IT decision-makers that indicates where the priorities are over the next five years Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
16 Nov 2021
Infinigate sets sights on UK growth
Security distributor is keen to increase its business here and make a difference to the market dynamics Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
05 Nov 2021
Circle of distrust: the security challenge for managed service providers
The life of a managed service provider is tough, and the rise in security challenges could be set to make it tougher, with MSPs having to work hard to gain partner trust Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2021
Forcepoint channel boss encouraging partners to line up behind SASE
Since joining the company in May, much of Parag Patel’s time has been spent preparing an enhanced channel programme, which went live last month Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Feature
28 Oct 2021
Five-minute interview: Toby Jones, WatchGuard
This time around, Toby Jones, senior marketing manager for Northern Europe at WatchGuard, takes on questions of what motivates him and about the future of the channel Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2021
Marathon adds security depth with William Jarrod Partnership
Acquisition comes on the back of strong organic growth and will arm the MSP with more options on the security front Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
14 Oct 2021
Datto CEO urges MSP world to talk security
Tim Weller used his keynote at DattoCon to underline the sense that this is a moment for the industry to face up to the need to protect data through the entire supply chain Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Oct 2021
Sophos opts to ratchet up UK distie numbers
Security player adds a couple more distribution partners to its line-up as it looks for more growth Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
07 Oct 2021
Canalys Channel Forum: The channel is thriving
The channel has emerged from the pandemic with growth, but as the world reopens, economic, technological and cultural challenges are emerging Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
24 Sep 2021
Battling bad bots – how to escape the great data scrape
The battle has been going on for a while, but there are signs that there is no let-up in the need to fight bad bots, says Spencer Young, EMEA RVP at Imperva Continue Reading
By- Spencer Young, Imperva
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News
21 Sep 2021
Forcepoint: Zero trust has to be about the data
Security firm Forcepoint’s Northern EMEA vice-president says that while the term ‘zero trust’ is overused, the need for the technology remains high Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
15 Sep 2021
Sharp moves beyond hardware focus in partner programme
Sharp has adapted its approach to rewarding partners and, elsewhere, Sumo Logic has added some heavyweight names to its programme Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
09 Sep 2021
Tech Data provides SOCaaS for SME facing resellers
Distributor Tech Data is arming partners with the chance to help SME customers with a SOC-as-a-service offering Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Aug 2021
Inbound partner request fuels Skurio expansion
Digital risk protection player approached by partner in Pakistan giving the vendor a chance to jump-start its channel activities in the region Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
13 Aug 2021
IDC: Ransomware hitting more than a third of global firms
Analyst house gives stark assessment of the number of businesses that find themselves in the sights of cyber criminals Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
12 Aug 2021
Supply chain the target for cyber criminals
Research from Webroot indicates a rising number of attacks and Ordr exposes the work still needed to move some customers away from ageing systems Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
11 Aug 2021
Chess and Flow Communications add pen testing via acquisitions
Two channel firms add depth to their cyber security portfolios with deals that add highly regarded penetration testing players Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
10 Aug 2021
SonicWall thanks partners as it turns 30
Security player SonicWall marks milestone and recognises the importance of having an indirect model Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
23 Jul 2021
ConnectWise bolsters security partnership with SentinelOne
MSPs will be given the chance to access a wider range of data protection products as ConnectWise looks to increase its security profile Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
23 Jul 2021
There is a need for more visibility over security
Channel needs to be clearer about the need to test recovery processes before customers get hit by an attack Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2021
Digital a major part of the strategy at Nuvias
Distributor is extending its online tools for resellers that want to use them and its recently acquired Cloud Distribution business has been adding to its portfolio Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
21 Jul 2021
Node4 expands Microsoft expertise with TNP buy
Addition of Microsoft gold partner will add more expertise and knowledge to managed service provider’s business Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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News
19 Jul 2021
Successful security partners have depth, confidence and services
Research from Canalys backed by Trend Micro and Tech Data uncovers most successful traits of those operating at the top of their game in the security channel Continue Reading
By- Simon Quicke, Microscope Editor
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Opinion
16 Jul 2021
Channel can be peacekeepers in the ransomware war
There is a lot of anger around ransomware, but there is also a lot of opportunity for those with the ability to help users keep criminals at bay, as Nick Booth finds out Continue Reading
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