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Called Defender Manager, the multi-tenant system is designed to help MSPs administer Microsoft’s next generation anti-virus and advanced threat protection solution for an entire fleet of devices through a single pane of glass.

The quote-to-cash platform, which is designed to give smaller resellers access to self-serve tools normally available only to larger Cisco resellers, now includes support for subscription-priced products, new install base management functionality, and more.

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

New functionality that gives users more options for authenticating themselves during logins, as well as the vendor’s plan to enforce use of 2FA, come as cyberthieves are increasingly targeting RMM and PSA applications.

The three enhancements are all part of a larger effort to turn simplicity and partner satisfaction into differentiators in the competitive market for BDR solutions.

Recently rebranded MSP360 and SKOUT CYBERSECURITY, respectively, both vendors are in the early stages of major campaigns to attract MSP partners.

The two relative newcomers to a market filled with name-brand vendors are both refining their onboarding and support processes before going after a bigger share of burgeoning demand for MSP business management software.

Technologies still emerging today will be mainstream elements of the IT landscape before you know it, warned CompTIA exec Todd Thibodeaux (pictured) and others at the industry association’s 2019 ChannelCon event this week.

New search functionality, new reporting capabilities, and new integration with PSA software from SynchroMSP are part of a larger emphasis by the cloud distributor on continual enhancements to customer experience.

Moderated by veteran channel pro MJ Shoer, the new ASCII Insider service is designed to offer ASCII Group members a private, non-competitive, and affordable venue for exchanging advice and best practices.