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ConnectWise Buys Perch Security and StratoZen
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.
HPE Enhances Partner Ready Program for New Fiscal Year
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.
RMM Innovator Peter Sandiford Returns as CEO of Cloud Management Startup
Multi-cloud identity management vendor Zerotek is one of two SaaS administration companies founded by a pioneer of RMM software this year.
Liongard Keeps Pace with Accelerated Cloud Adoption by Accelerating Roadmap
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 Dangers Present Risk and Reward for Partners, According to Tech Data
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.
Tech Data Touts Benefits of Apollo Global Management Acquisition
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.
Ingram Micro Traces Ups and Downs of a “Crazy Year” at Virtual Partner Event
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.
Ingram Micro Names Partner Experience Exec and Launches Emerging Vendor Group
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.
Tech Data’s New Americas Endpoint Solutions Chief Sees Promise in Cloud, 5G, and Windows 10 Upgrades
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.
ChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #165 – Getting Together to Avoid Each Other
There’s nothing quite like a socially-distanced social gathering, is there? You’ll hear all about it on this week’s show, in which Matt and Rich are joined by co-host Corey Kirkendoll, of 5K Technical Services, as well as their ChannelPro teammate Joel Zaidspiner, who has the inside scoop on the latest Channel Strong road tour of America.