Erick and Rich dive into the new incident response service from Sophos, knowing when it’s time to pull the plug on a new business strategy, and some Halloween decorations in Dallas that may have taken the holiday spirit a touch too far.

What is unconscious bias, where does it come from, and how does it keep channel pros from realizing their full potential? Find out in this fact-filled insightful conversation with CompTIA’s Yvette Steele.

Edge compute (distributed IT) installations have become increasingly business critical. Deploying and operating IT at the edge of the network, how-ever, comes with unique challenges. Solving them requires a departure from the traditional means of selecting, configuring, assembling, operating, and maintaining these systems. This paper describes a new, emerging model that involves an integrated ecosystem of cooperative partners, vendors, and end users.

Schneider Electric Wall Mount Micro Data Center is an innovative new way to deploy server and networking equipment at the Edge. The unique low-profile design enables large depth devices to be wall mounted in a compact, and less intrusive form factor than traditional wall mount cabinets.It can ship pre-integrated with APC SmartUPS battery backup, NetBotz Physical and Environmental Security, and EcoStruxure IT, our cloud-based remote monitoring platform to stay connected at the Edge!

Several IT trends including internet of things (IoT) and content distribution networks (CDN) are driving the need to reduce telecommunications latency and bandwidth costs. Distributing “micro” data centers closer to the points of utilization reduces the latency and costs from the cloud or other remote data centers. This distributed data center architecture also provides physical infrastructure benefits that apply to any small data center regardless of the latency requirement.

When it comes to protecting endpoints from cyberthreats, two main options include antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. While both have their place, you’ll often have to choose one or the other, as they tend to compete for resources. This free eBook takes an in-depth look at both types of solutions, so you can make an informed decision on which to choose.

Ransomware has been a major threat to businesses and individuals for years now. Preventing these threats and dealing with them if they arise requires the right strategy. Get the infographic to discover key stats about the state of ransomware, the potential consequences of a ransomware infection, and a list of the key tools to help you prevent and deal with ransomware.

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Ransomware threats have been a scourge on business for years now. A successful attack can take a business offline for a while—and potentially cause them to lose money paying a ransom if they can’t recover their data. To keep customers happy, your goal should be to get them up and running as soon as possible. SolarWindsÆ Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) offers a rollback feature that can return an endpoint based on WindowsÆ to a safe state before a ransomware attack in almost no time.

For years, cybercriminals have worked to circumvent traditional security measures. Finding loopholes in defenses, flaws in systems, or new means of attack means they can turn a profit for their cybercriminal activities. As a result, cyberthreats continuously evolve, often faster than humans can keep up.

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools exist to deal with this dynamic. Get this eBook to learn why EDR solutions were created, how they operate, and what problems they solve in cybersecurity.

When it comes to security, the battle is often won or lost at the endpoint. When it comes to endpoint security, you often hear about two main solutions—antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR). While both play their part, they do compete for resources on an endpoint, so you will need to make a choice. But how do you choose? Get this eBook to learn how to make the best strategic choice to protect your customers and your revenue.

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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.

Erick and Rich are impressed by SkyKick’s new cloud management solution, in agreement about the importance of learning to delegate tasks to your team, and confused about why it took so long for the town of Asbestos, Quebec to choose a new name.

Sure, you haven’t been swarmed by hordes of rabid raccoons yet, people, but give it time. 2020 isn’t over yet. While you wait, listen in as Matt, Rich, and guest host Lawrence Cruciana, of Corporate Information Technologies, discuss Intel’s new partner program, SkyKick’s new cloud management solution, Datto’s new IPO, and SolarWinds MSP’s likely forthcoming IPO.

Tim Taylor, owner of TaylorWorks, offers some finance and personnel tips for starting your own MSP business.

Looking for the SaaS app no business can resist? Matt, Rich, and guest host Sitima Fowler, of MSP Iconic IT, have it for you.

Erick and Rich discuss ChannelPro’s special October issue, which is all about the why-to and how-to of building a diverse workforce, as well as tuning up your sales plan and a recent partnership between T-Mobile and…Betty Crocker?

For the first time in ChannelPro’s 13-year history, we’re dedicating an entire issue to one critical topic: bringing greater diversity, equity, and inclusion to IT—and why MSPs, VARs, and solution providers achieve even more success when everyone contributes to the tech economy.

Building a diverse workforce isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s also the smart thing to do for any channel pro who is serious about success. Brought to you by CompTIA and ChannelPro, these resources will introduce you to both the why-to and the how-to of achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion in IT.

On the spot as usual, ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner talks with BVoIP ahead of the latest Channel Strong road tour, JS Group about its important new executive hire, and MSP Toolkit about its brand-new set of business building resources.

Erick and Rich examine the evolution of Sophos Cloud Optix into a hybrid security/management tool, the importance of using all your PSA system’s integration capabilities, and proof that artificial intelligence still can’t match the human kind sometimes.

When Rich gets his hands on an interesting story, he’s like a man possessed. No, really, you’ll see what we mean a little ways into this week’s episode, which features a guest hosting appearance by Josh Weiss, president and virtual CIO of L.A. Creative Technologies, plus an interview with the consistently fascinating David Friend, president and CEO of cloud storage innovator Wasabi Technologies.

Erick and Rich dive into some conflicting stats about how much people like working from home, discuss the importance of taking guilt-free time away from work, and explore further evidence that 2020 is driving everyone just a little crazier than usual.

In his latest virtual road trip, ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner checks in with Cyberfish, IoTSSA, and SAP on what’s new and noteworthy in the SMB channel.

When technology moves at today’s astonishing rates, why is such an old method of internet trickery still so common? The answer is simple: because it’s still wildly successful. Perhaps the more important question, then, is: why are people still clicking? In this report, dive into the survey results, get insights and analysis, look at revealed real-world concerns from workers around the globe, and more on offered steps to help businesses and individuals stay resilient against phishing attacks.

To get a deeper understanding of the state of cybersecurity in the channel by learning firsthand from a group of managed service providers (MSPs) to surface their current internal practices. The program engaged with five United States-based MSPs across different size operations, traditional on-premises, and born-in-the-cloud footprints. Onsite engagements were one to two days at the MSP’s location.