BroadvoiceÆ, an award-winning provider of hosted voice, unified communications (UC), and SIP trunking services for businesses, is further investing in its Channel Partner Program by significantly expanding its Solutions Architecture department. This focused growth illustrates Broadvoice’s continued company initiative to deliver an amazing customer experience.

Enables powerful intelligent services at the network edge
Eliminates cost and complexity reducing TCO by 30% or more
Further extends Riverbed SteelConnect SD-WAN solution

ScanSource, Inc., a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of POS Portal, a leading distributor of payment devices and services primarily to the SMB market segment in the United States. Together, ScanSource and POS Portal will create the industry’s leading payments channel, ensuring customers have access to the solutions, services, and support that will help them be successful.

The all-in-one solution is designed to help retail and hospitality businesses transform in-store experiences for customers.

Todd Thibodeaux said SMBs have a huge role to play in developing a strong, diverse entry-level layer in the tech workforce.

New version helps reduce IT burden and simplify work by bundling various capabilities in one easy-to-use interface

Fully redesigned app delivers a single, unified mobile communications and collaboration user experience for iOS and Android devices

Duo Beyond integration with VMware Workspace ONE provides organizations with enhanced security for mobile device management

Network Detective, the vendor’s flagship IT assessment solution, now includes an optional add-on that lets MSPs perform the quarterly external vulnerability scans required by PCI DSS regulations without help from a third-party vendor.

The new capabilities, which allow MSPs to evaluate an SMB’s password policies, patch management, and anti-virus software, are an early manifestation of Avast’s ongoing effort to differentiate itself as a leader in both security and network management.