Topic: Industry Events - Page 27

The day-long event gathers channel pros and security experts to discuss insights, research, and best security practices for the Internet of Things.

The conference and expo brings together 3,200-plus channel pros to network and discuss topics such as 5G, business strategy, careers, innovative technology, marketing, security, and Wi-Fi 6.

With its multi-year transition from distributor to solutions aggregator now complete, the company is ready to focus on execution, according to North American sales leader Marty Bauerlein (pictured) and others at this week’s Tech Data Partner Summit.

The two-day event offered sessions on growing an MSP business, transitioning to managed security services, and increasing monthly recurring revenue opportunities.

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

The two-day event offered sessions on growing an MSP business, transitioning to managed security services, and increasing monthly recurring revenue opportunities.

Managed security is a big opportunity that imposes big responsibilities, according to multiple speakers at the latest SMB TechFest conference.

Held at TopGolf in Brooklyn Center, Minn., the one-day event featured cybersecurity educational sessions and peer networking.

Though the managed services vendor has a toe in the security water through steps like its alliance with email security vendor Vade Secure, business development exec Rob Rae (pictured) says it’s biding its time before rolling out anything more ambitious.

According to CISO John Ford (pictured), the vendor is teaching its coder security best practices, rolling out a new team of security “champions,” and engaging in M&A discussions with over half a dozen vendors.