Erick and Rich discuss the potential merits of buying remote access software from a security vendor, why expressing gratitude to employees and customers is a win-win, and the many, many holidays besides Star Wars Day celebrated this week.

Called Keeper Connection Manager, the new system is designed to be a safer alternative to RDP, VPN, and remote control solutions from makers of RMM and PSA software.

Based on secure, fully managed, and heavily automated technology from Egnyte, Google, and Truyo, the new offering is designed to shorten the CMMC compliance process from months to weeks.

Channel pros can help SMBs understand which security metrics are crucial to shaping a stronger security posture.

Here’s a thought. Rename the OS drive on your PC the Q drive. Makes about as much sense as the letter you probably use now. Next, tune into this week’s jam-packed episode, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Paul Nebb, of Titan Technologies, discuss Eaton’s move into peripherals, Datto’s new BDR appliances and cloud continuity solution, and a new managed SD-WAN offering from Fortinet, Ingram Micro, and Masergy.

Erick and Rich discuss a managed SD-WAN solution that MSPs and managed service newcomers should look into, explore how and why to raise your rates due to inflation, and pity the fool who now holds the world record for balancing a chainsaw on your chin.

Fresh equity from Vector Capital will enable the security vendor to speed progress on its product roadmap, make more vendor acquisitions, and provide more resources to its MSP partners, according to CEO Prakash Panjwani (pictured).

MSPs have an opportunity to add vulnerability scanning to their service offerings, providing an additional layer to secure customers.

By focusing on data management and governance, you begin the process of building an IT environment that becomes increasingly efficient and adaptable.

The new offering, which combines hardware and software from Fortinet with outsourced management by Masergy and distribution through Ingram Micro, is designed to help channel pros with limited in-house expertise bring SD-WAN services to SMB customers.