The acquisition, ScalePad’s second already this year, adds governance, risk, and compliance software to a platform that already includes asset management, backup monitoring, and operational analytics solutions.

Erick and Rich discuss why news from Nerdio and Microsoft made this a big week in cloud management, why it’s never too soon to get rid of a toxic employee, and why getting a victory tattoo of your favorite team BEFORE the big game can be a bad idea.

Called ThreatSync and provided at no extra cost to users of selected WatchGuard products, the new system is designed to simplify and automate a technology that MSPs too small for an in-house SOC often struggle to deliver.

With the right strategy, tools, and information, channel pros can help SMBs optimize cloud usage and minimize expenses.

The new feature is designed to spot configuration flaws and other hidden dangers in Active Directory environments by comparing current settings to best practice-based security baselines.

Veeam released Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v7 with immutable backup copies, improved visibility with Veeam ONE, and increased control for Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS).

Channel pros can help SMB customers find the right mix of on-site and off-site storage to accommodate both their application and pocketbook needs.

The XaaS/IaaS business is about building more meaningful relationships with channel partners that lead to a deeper understanding of your MSP customers, the industry, and your business.

The new feature is part of longer-term plans to turn a tool for deploying and managing Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Windows 365 into a holistic management platform for the entire Microsoft cloud, including Microsoft 365.

New models unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress, including the updated ThinkPad Z13 (pictured), are designed to be stylish, eco-friendly devices that give hybrid workers one less reason to walk off the job.