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Enhancements to the productivity, security, and management suite include anti-phishing and ransomware features, data loss prevention functionality, and the ability to enforce the use of Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption technology on all Windows devices.

MSPs looking to protect their clients and margins alike should start offering specialized IoT security services now, according to speakers at the IoT Security Services Association’s roadshow event last week.

Available now in the U.S. and Canada, the MP60 is a Wi-Fi-enabled power strip with six independently operated outlets that technicians can reboot remotely, increasing an MSP’s profitability by reducing the number of truck rolls they must perform.

Buyers of the streaming SMB network-in-a-box system can now choose among three packages for companies with fewer than 25 users and an enterprise plan for bigger environments.

ChannelPro Network has teamed up with Lisa Hendrickson, of Call That Girl, and AppRiver to offer free registration for a new series of in-depth Office 365 courses. Course topics include sales, marketing, product learning, and technician training. Notably, all training videos are presented by working technicians like you—a mix of MSP and break/fix professionals.

The two-day educational and networking event touched on hot topics like the Internet of Things and and included business continuity lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey.

The managed services vendor also announced that the ConnectWise Advanced Security Dashboard, which was introduced earlier this week by Cisco, enters piloting next month and general availability in September.

Equipped with a built-in firewall and managed through the same cloud interface as the rest of the company’s networking products, the router closes a critical gap in the Datto business unit’s portfolio.

ISC West brought together 30,000 security professionals from all over the world to meet, source new products, network, and conduct business.

Developed by Channel Chief Lisa McLin (pictured), who stepped into that post last July, the significantly revamped program is the vendor’s first to include formalized tiers, strategic agreements, and benefits that go beyond sales commissions.