Erick and Rich ponder whether SMBs are being too easy on their security vendors, explain why now’s the time to revise your COVID safety protocols, and shudder at the slithery surprise two Australian grocery shoppers found in their lettuce.
This week, Erick and Rich discuss Datto’s new quoting and procurement solution, building client phase sign-offs into your project plans, and what happens when a tiger mom gets her hands on deepfake technology.
With each issue packed full of powerful news, reviews, analysis, and advice targeting IT channel professionals, ChannelPro-SMB will help you cultivate your SMB customers and run your business more profitably.
The vendor’s new XGS Series appliances contain a secondary processor that frees up capacity on the core CPU, enabling the devices to check encrypted traffic for hidden malware at dramatically faster speeds.
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The PowerStore 500 provides up to 1.2 PB of capacity for $28,000 and up, while an update to PowerStore’s operating system provided at no extra cost is designed to deliver up to 25% faster performance on mixed workloads.
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The online ERP vendor and its partners continue to profit from a software and services opportunity that few VARs hungry for richer cloud margins are exploring, according to channel chief Craig West (pictured).
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Citing research suggesting that U.S. SMBs love their current security vendor but expect to be breached eventually just the same, the company wants end users to raise their expectations, test their security software, and replace systems that underperform.
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The new offerings, which are the first members of what will eventually be a broader portfolio, are designed to help organizations without deep in-house expertise use AI to tackle everyday business needs more easily.
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The 13- through 16-inch devices, which include new 14-inch 2-in-1s, come with latest-generation AMD and Intel processors as well as features like enhanced microphones and cameras with improved low-light resolution for better video collaboration.
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Part of a firmware update that includes functionality for work-from-home users, the new option lets companies administer devices from the popular USG line via the same interface they use to manage Nebula-compatible access points and switches for the first time.
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The new functionality is one item on a long list of updates and integrations for the company’s RMM, PSA, security, BDR, and other MSP solutions.
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