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The platform, named ConnectWise Fusion, is designed to unify the vendor’s 18 product families by enabling them to share common data stores, reporting tools, and network discovery engines, according to Chief Product Officer Jeff Bishop (pictured).

Together, the two companies will arm ConnectWise to help MSPs centralize, interpret, and act on security data more effectively, according to CEO Jason Magee (pictured) speaking at the vendor’s IT Nation Connect event this morning.

Many of the updates are designed to help the company grab a greater share of the SMB market and accelerate sales of as-a-service solutions like HPE GreenLake.

Multi-cloud identity management vendor Zerotek is one of two SaaS administration companies founded by a pioneer of RMM software this year.

RMM and security system integrations, among other steps, are coming soon in a bid to help MSPs automate and centralize cloud management, according to Liongard CEO Joe Alapat (pictured)

Security VP Alex Ryals discussed current and long-term threats, as well as technologies for mitigating them, during a keynote presentation at the company’s Security Enforce event today.

Speaking at a virtual conference today, security exec Alex Ryals (pictured) said that investments from the private equity that now owns Tech Data are already helping streamline operational processes and consolidate disparate tools.

Speaking to partners during its ONE conference, and with ChannelPro as well, the distributor said that while sales have suffered in some markets this year, 2020 hasn’t been as bad as many feared six months ago.

Tyler Coughlan (pictured) is now responsible for ensuring every interaction resellers and vendors have with Ingram enhances their satisfaction. The new Emerging Business Group, meanwhile, will help up-and-coming vendors accelerate channel sales growth.

Speaking with ChannelPro three weeks into his new job, Sammy Kinlaw (pictured) called prior channel-facing roles with Lexmark, Lenovo, and IBM great preparation for a job that involves helping VARs and vendors connect.